We Finally got a diagnosis today from my Hematologist. I have stage 6 B-12 Deficiency , it is treatable.. He believes that I am able to go through my hysterectomy with no foreseeable problems !!!!! I found some literature on it. I copied stages 3-6 bc I have symptoms of all of those stages. Dr also says that he is is 100% confident this is why I have been anemic since I have been 12. It also has been playing a major role on how excessive my bipolar manic depressive swings have been and maybe even my insomnia ANSWERS FINALLY?????!!!!!! Im glad I found out because it can be POTENTIALLY DEADLY!!!!!! Now As for the seizures it is just an after effect of my stroke. Pernicious anemia can creep up on you- the seven stages of vitamin B12 deficiency begin with mild symptoms indicating low levels of vitamin B12 (cobalamin), but with time progress into debilitating, sometimes life-threatening illness, including increased risk for heart attack and stroke. Here’s what you should know about the various stages of vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 Deficiency Disease- Stage 3- Functional Cobalamin Malabsorption There are many causes for this, one of the most common stages of vitamin B12 deficiency. Malabsorption disorder prevents your body from digesting vitamin B12 in dietary form. This is often because of damage to the stomach linings and intestines, or because of an autoimmune disorder. Certain medications and surgical procedures may also inhibit vitamin B12 absorption. Symptoms of this stage of vitamin B12 deficiency may include: Extreme tiredness Confusion Memory loss Anxiety Depression Painful tingling and numbness in the hands and feet Muscle spasms Muscular pain or feebleness Eye or facial twitches Sore tongue Difficulty sleeping For this stage of vitamin B12 deficiency, it is crucial to replenish vitamin B12 stores immediately without the use of edible cobalamin, but rather an alternate form of vitamin B12 supplement that bypasses the need for digestion. Lifelong vitamin B12 shots, sublingual tablets, or other forms of nonedible vitamin B12 are effective at treating vitamin B12 malabsorption. 6 Degrees of Vitamin B12- B12 Deficiency and Autoimmune Disease Stage 4- Subtle Cobalamin Deficiency Sometimes, you have enough vitamin B12 in your total body, but not enough that are in use; when “active vitamin B12” numbers are low, and the majority of the vitamin B12 in your body resides in the liver, you begin to suffer effects of vitamin B12 deficiency, though a blood test may turn up normal. Of all the stages of vitamin B12 deficiency, this one relies more on attention to the symptoms you’re experiencing, as opposed to blood test results. Untreated, vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to severe nerve damage, emotional disorders, and in rare cases, death. Stage 5- Subclinical Cobalamin Deficiency It can take some time, even years, for symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency to develop; if you take a blood screening indicating low serum levels of vitamin B12, but you haven’t noticed any symptoms, don’t hesitate to begin vitamin B12 supplements. Until a further blood test confirms normal healthy levels of vitamin B12, you are still at risk for symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, depression, and muscle weakness. Stage 6- Clinical B12 Deficiency During these advanced, yet still treatable stages of vitamin B12 deficiency, symptoms are not yet severe enough to require hospitalization. Nerve damage which occurs at this stage can often be repaired. To stimulate healthy nerves, vitamin B12 is prescribed in large doses, usually in the form of vitamin B12 injections or other cobalamin supplementation that is absorbed into the bloodstream. Symptoms of long-term vitamin B12 deficiency include: Chronic fatigue Severe anxiety Mood swings Deep depression Hallucinations Paranoia Frequent numbness or paralysis in hands and feet Electric shock sensations Vision problems Difficulty walking Poor motor skills Difficulty swallowing food Digestive problems
Posted on: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 02:50:15 +0000
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