B12 Deficiency

Posted By Risa on December 06, 1998 at 19:06:38:







Two years ago, I began receiving monthly 1000 mcg injections of B12 for severe
symptoms (my dr. missed my "rock-bottom" B12 test results seven months
earlier, and instead of injections, sent me to a counselor for "emotional
healing"!).
Two months ago, I was on erythromycin for an infection and experienced quite
a few symptoms, including a numb tongue, palate and gums; liver problems,etc.
The feeling in my mouth returned two weeks after completing the antibiotics.
Three weeks ago, I began to experience the familiar muscle twitches,
random numbness, eyesight problems, etc. associated with a B12 deficiency.
Bloodwork has shown an above normal B12 level - yet an obvious
megaloblastic anemia.
First of all, could the antibiotic have caused another B12 crisis?
Second, if I do have another B12 deficiency, will my neurological symptoms
become permanent?  What about a folate deficiency - would that cause my
B12 level to appear normal while being B12 anemic?
Thank you.