Vitamin B12

I noticed on the CFS/FMS tracker that Vitamin B12 is listed as a treatment.  

So is everyone on Vitamin B12?  Do you take it daily by mouth or by injection once a month or a combo of both?

I was curious:  I take Vitamin B12 for pernicious anemia.  Anyone else with CFS/FMS with pernicious anemia?

Also, when you record Vit. B12 on the tracker, do you record the pill/tablet or the injection?

[VaBreeze]

I take a supplemental B-12 orally due to anemia.  This is due to the inability of my digestive system to uptake it naturally.  Some people do need to have the shots, when the oral doesn't work.  I didn't see on the tracker where it would be reported as oral or injection.  

My understanding about B-12 is it takes a long time to notice the symptoms that result from a deficiency (building up over a period of years).  The symptoms are certainly something I would never want to experience again.  If this is left untreated it can cause a wide variety of neurological problems down the road.

Hope this helps.  You aren't alone.

Take care.

[Caroline565]

I was diagnosed with anemia last year and it kind of surprised me because I don't feel any different. I am taking B-12 orally 1X day. I really don't know if it could be related to my FMS in fact, I hadn't thought about that til recently. I've had FMS/MPS for so many years and never had this problem. My doctor suspected it while looking into my eyes during a routine visit (I go every 4mos) and ordered several blood tests until they found it. It must be pretty hard for any of us to notice symptoms of this due to the fact we often feel tired and fatigued!

[PlateletGal]

Fibromyalgia and CFS patients were found to have low vitamin B 12 levels in their brains. I take Nature's Bounty (liquid form) B Complex daily.

Best,

~PlateletGal

[smokey3550]

do you notice a difference since you started taken the b12 with your fibro systoms?

[chowmama]

I started getting injections of B12 a two months ago.  And the effects have been amazing with respect to energy and alertness and a bit with the pain!  I tried the daily dose of liquid for about a month and found no difference.  I hate having to go to the office for the shot, bu it is really worth it.  I wish my doctor had thought to check my B12 levels earlier.