Neurological problems from B-12 deficiency

[TrishaD]

My husband was found to have a severe deficiency in his B-12 levels a couple years ago. He receives a once monthly 1000 mcg shot and has done well with it. We moved last year and he found a new doctor in our area but isn't going monthly as he should be. He went 10 weeks last month and 8 weeks the time before that. He does know its dangerous for him and the doctor tells him every time also. What I am now seeing is that he will tell me something and then a few days later swear he never said it. Or he gets extremely irritable and snaps at me with terrible words that he can't later remember. His personality is definitely different and not for the better. Is this permanent or can these things be temporary if he will get back to a normal routine with his monthly shots?

[Dr Rajgopal]

Hi,
The signs and symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency include Anemia, Brain disorders, Nerve disorders, Neurological symptoms, Peripheral neuropathy, Paresthesia, Weakness and Fatigue. Your husband must take the B12 shots regularly. Please consult a neurologist for the symptomatic treatment of the symptoms. Please give him excellent nutrition including supplements of multivitamins, multiminerals, calcium and Omega 3 fatty acids. His symptoms may improve. Hope this helps you. Take care and regards!

[BUNNY211]

Re B-12 therapy problem and deficiency:  My sig. other was dx'ed with w/pernicious anemia in 1988.  Schilling test: OK oral cyannocobalamin  (CN).  But she gets very sick on either oral or injectible CN.  So sick she can't take enough.  B-12 counts now<100 for several months; modified radical mastectomy (1990) followed by what neuro thinks in small fiber damage and autonomic dysfunction.