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These include: Autoimmune diseases, such as hypoparathyroidism, Graves disease, myasthenia gravis, and type 1 diabetes Crohns disease HIV Vitiligo Celiac disease Having part or all of your small intestine removed Small intestine bacterial overgrowth, a condition where you have harmful bacteria in your intestines that absorb all the B12 before your intestines can Other risk factors for pernicious anemia include: Scandinavian or Northern European ancestry Family history of PA Having gastric bypass surgery (used to treat obesity), which loses cells that absorb B12 Taking medications such as antacids or drugs that treat type 2 diabetes but make it harder for your body to absorb enough B12 Pernicious Anemia Symptoms Symptoms of pernicious anemia may take years to develop because your body can store 1,000 to 2,000 times as much B12 as you need in a day
Contact your GP if you experience: Unexpected symptoms after starting B12 supplementation, including persistent skin reactions, gastrointestinal disturbance, or mild allergic manifestations Neurological symptoms such as significant tingling, numbness, weakness, or balance problemsthese may indicate B12 deficiency paradoxically, or alternative neurological conditions requiring assessment Unexplained fatigue or malaise that develops or worsens despite supplementation Concerns about medication interactions , particularly if taking metformin, proton pump inhibitors, or other medications affecting B12 metabolism [2] [4] Seek emergency medical attention (call 999) if you develop signs of a severe allergic reaction following B12 injection, including facial swelling, difficulty breathing, or widespread urticaria
To ensure that you actually have a deficiency, we recommend you have your levels checked by a physician
Be sure to choose a form that you can tolerate taking on a daily basis
PMID 29167919
Post-Bariatric Surgery Dosing Requirements Those who have had bariatric surgery often need more B12 because their bodies dont absorb it well
