I recently visited a physician because I was losing sensation and power in my lower limbs, and they ran tests including B12. My results showed 209. I’m three days into treatment and feeling terrible. My legs remain weak and numb, but I’m also experiencing electric shocks and restless legs. There’s a persistent, dull ache in my thighs that makes me feel like I want to jump out of my skin. Plus, I get these weird feelings while sitting or standing where my legs feel like they’re drifting or moving even though they’re still. I realize recovery is a slow process, but I’m scared about lasting damage. I suspect I’ve been low for a long time and have a lot of repairing to do. Also, how bad is 209 compared to a normal 500? I’ve heard of people having major symptoms at 400, so is 209 considered extremely low?
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My level was 211 and I’ve been getting shots for four weeks now. My leg discomfort actually feels more intense since I started, which I’m hoping is just part of the healing process. I definitely feel for you!
I was at 98 when I found out, and I also think I had been dealing with it for a while without realizing. Sadly, it’s a slow road back. I finished my initial high doses in January and my levels jumped to 1500, but my doctor says the symptoms of high B12 are basically the same. It’s not a quick fix, but I’m staying hopeful that things will eventually balance out and I’ll feel like myself again.
Prepare for a marathon. I was deficient for eight years. I’m currently 10 or 11 months into my injections and taking all the necessary cofactors.
I was at 147, which I think was caused by using nitrous oxide. After about 8 or 9 months, I’ve mostly recovered—I still get occasional mild nerve pain, some weak spells, and stomach issues, but I’m in a much better place than when I began.