B12 Deficient?

ellipse22 · Aug 3, 2011

Simple poll...are you B12 Deficient due to Crohn's or Colitis?

Yes OR No

chrisnsteph1022 · Aug 3, 2011

I said no, but that's because I've never been tested.

ellipse22 · Aug 3, 2011

Bloodwork will tell you. If your doctor or specialist hasn't suggested pills or shots then you are good!

Grant · Aug 3, 2011

People who lose there Terminal Ileum will be B12 deficient & reliant on B12 jabs. Yes from me.
Grant

chrisnsteph1022 · Aug 3, 2011

ellipse22 said:
Bloodwork will tell you. If your doctor or specialist hasn't suggested pills or shots then you are good!

I never get bloodwork done. I wonder if I should ask for that?

ellipse22 · Aug 3, 2011

I typically get routine bloodwork done yearly. Maybe you should ask? I get my cholesterol & iron checked. My daughter has high cholesterol (age 9 - and a bone rack) so it's a must for me!

ellipse22 · Aug 3, 2011

Oh and when I did get my results she said my blood was "strained". I had no idea what she was talking about but apparently it's something to do with my red blood cell count!

archie · Aug 3, 2011

I've a foot of TI out but not vit B12 deficient... (yet!!)

DougUte · Aug 3, 2011

2 ft of TI and 6 inches of colon (right where it meets the TI) out. I was B12 deficient before I even knew I had Crohn's. I take my B12 in a pill form (dissolves and is absorbed in the mouth). It keeps my levels up and I avoid the use of another injection.

Brit · Aug 3, 2011

I was super anemic but somehow my b12 levels were good!

lookame · Aug 5, 2011

Anemic and iron levels super low(I had a blood transfusion) but was still ok with B12...my sister on the other hand take b12 pills weekly since her levels were way low(and she doesn't have crohns)

Gue33 · Aug 5, 2011

I experienced pins and needles pain in my hands and back when my B12 Is to low. I tale it in pill form 2000 mg at a time. At least every two days. That keeps it in line. Doctor recommended this over shots. I agree.

ChronyKate · Aug 5, 2011

B12

YES....I have an injection once a month!

BEWELL*SWEETIE · Aug 9, 2011

I was just wondering what are your levels??

juicy24 · Aug 10, 2011

I have had my b-12 producer taken out from surgery. I get a shot every month but I am still anemic

ellipse22 · Aug 10, 2011

BEWELL*SWEETIE said:
I was just wondering what are your levels??

I don't know what my levels are but the doctor mentioned my blood was strained and my b12 levels were too low.

I go for bloodwork again on Friday and see the specialist next wednesday so I will be sure to ask. I'll post the answer here next week!

Jennifer · Aug 10, 2011

After my resection yes.

B12 Deficient?

B12 Deficient?

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