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220 B12 ng/L
59 Vit D nmol/L

Uk 🇬🇧 have changed the range recently. Now is this because more and more people are having to have increased doses on the nhs ?
I feel so dam tired all the time

October 1, 2024
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Members rallied around a question about low B12 and Vitamin D levels, with many sharing their own experiences of fatigue, near-fainting, and... Read more

Members rallied around a question about low B12 and Vitamin D levels, with many sharing their own experiences of fatigue, near-fainting, and difficulty getting doctors to act even when results fall within the normal range. Several members suggested supplementing with B12 since excess is excreted in urine, while recommending caution with Vitamin D as it can build up to toxic levels, with some noting success using methylated vitamins or high-dose Vitamin D drops to raise levels over time. A recurring theme was the importance of pushing for further testing, including iron, pernicious anemia, and electrolytes, and advocating for yourself when symptoms don't match what doctors dismiss as normal results.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Let's know how you are Sam, I get b12 injections get 12 weeks. Feeling fatigued is a sign of low 12. Hugs&Loves

October 2, 2024
A MyFibroTeam Member

I’m having trouble finding an easy way to convert these units of measure. It’s probably just me 🥴🤷‍♀️

My most recent draws were:
41.8 ng/mL, normal range (Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators) pg/mL, normal range (Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators)

So, I used to take prescription strength Vitamin D. Which is way cheaper by the way. And I do an over the counter B12.

Unsolicited opinion coming 🙀
Since you are on the lower end of B12, I would personally supplement. You can over do it, but it’s hard to since we excrete the excess in our urine. 🙃
Vitamin D, I’d ask your doc how high of a supplement you could take. Cause that one you can overdo 😅

You might also want to read about methylated versions as well.

I was taking a prenatal that had methylated minerals and vitamins. My Vitamin D came back the highest it’s ever been and it’s a considerably lower dose than the prescription strength I was taking. Go figure 🤷‍♀️

October 1, 2024 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

Ok thank you I think I’ll probably go back to 90mg as it’s not different on a higher dose

October 8, 2024
A MyFibroTeam Member

Be very careful with Cymbalta. You can't stop it abruptly. Also the withdrawal can be awful if you go off it.

October 8, 2024
A MyFibroTeam Member

I hope your levels sort themselves out Sam. Take care.

October 7, 2024

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