Since November I have had shortness of breath, cough and fatigue.
I have had numerous tests: chest x-ray, chest CT, ECG, pulmonary function tests, echocardiogram, and a cardiopulmonary stress test. All were normal.
I have never had any blood tests done and am wondering now if it is possible that I have anemia....
The pulmo contribuited my cough to the Indomethacin I take 3x a day.
When doing some reading it came up that a vitamin b-12 defiency (leading to anemia) can be caused by taking omeprazole long term... I have taken omeprazole 20mg 1x a day for over a year as a preventative measure since I take so much indomethacin (I don't have GERD) So.... could I be vitamin b-12 deficient due to taking omeprazole??
I also read that b-12 deficiencies can cause canker sores... which I have begun to have again (I haven't had one for four years)
Anyways... do you think it is unreasonable for me to ask for a blood test to check for this??
Thanks!