Lansoprazole and vitamin b12
Common Questions and Answers about Lansoprazole and vitamin b12
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Hi there,
Lansoprazole interferes with the absorption of vitamin B12 from food .There could be a fall in vitamin B12 status due to decreased stomach acid. It is important to confirm that you are suffering from vitamin B12 defficiency.After conducting a thorough history and physical examination a complete blood count, peripheral blood smear, and serum cobalamin may be done as part of initial laboratory assessment.
Thank you Gimel. I have had vitamin D, vitamin B12 and ferritin checked and they are all above the levels you have stated.
Latest results:
May 2016
Total 25 OH vitamin D - 73 (>75 adequate vitamin D) this might be lower because my endo told me the supplement dose I take is toxic (3000iu) and I switched back to the 800iu the doctor prescribed me.
Serum ferritin - 195 (15 - 150) I have microcytic anaemia and this was treated in March 2016 with intravenous iron.
Low/deficient vitamin B12 is usually due to conditions that cause malabsorption unless you are a vegan/vegetarian. Vitamin B12 sources include fish and shellfish, meat (especially liver), poultry, eggs, milk, and milk products.
Excerpt from "Skin rashes from vitamin B12" by Ed Donner:
"Side effects of B12 supplements are rare, according to Southern Care Healthcare Group, and generally occur with the injections and not with oral supplements.
I take vitamin B12 Complex once a day and there are no side effects to this dietary supplement. This is actually a great source and mineral for the reduction of anxiety disorders. Of course, like any oral med/mineral, it's possible to overdose...but you'd have to take a hell of a lot to get to this point! To me, u cannot get enough of Vitamin B....
I started getting injections of B12 a two months ago. And the effects have been amazing with respect to energy and alertness and a bit with the pain! I tried the daily dose of liquid for about a month and found no difference. I hate having to go to the office for the shot, bu it is really worth it. I wish my doctor had thought to check my B12 levels earlier.
Eat a diet high in vitamin B12 and see if this improves your serum levels. The best sources of vitamin B12 include eggs, milk, cheese, milk products, meat, fish, shellfish and poultry. Take probiotics to help increase good bacteria in the gut and make sure you have adequate stomach acid. If low, then supplement with betaine HCI with pepsin; supplements found at health food stores.
Try the baking soda (sodium bicarbonate, not baking powder) test...
I agree with Laura. Get the B12 tested first. It only seems like it would help if you are low on B12. It helped me but my levels were too low.
Your problems can be a combination of bad gastric reflux and vitamin B 12 or electrolyte deficiency. Hence, it is important to get serum electrolytes and vitamin B12 levels checked.
The gastric reflux can cause chemical burn of the tongue caused by acid from the stomach. The symptoms could be exacerbation of the GERD or gastric reflux. It could also be hiatal hernia. Treatment is a combination of drugs to reduce the acid and lifestyle changes.
m not a vegetarian, but I also have vitamin b12 deficiency - pernicious anemia - and have to take shots for it every 2 weeks. B12 deficiency will cause fatigue, tingling and/or numbness in the hands, feet, legs.
I don't know how much sunlight you get, but there's also a possibility that you may be lacking in vitamin D.
In view of all the medical issues you have, I'd recommend that you talk to your doctor about getting some of them resolved.
Higher dosages of up to 15,000 mcg per day are sometimes required to bring levels back up to an optimal level and to restore energy, mental function and mood balance. B12 has no known drug interactions and has never shown any adverse or toxic effects in humans, even when given in very large doses. Solgar, Sublingual Methylcobalamin is a good product. Solgar makes a good vitamin D3. I suggest trying the B12 and D and see if they help!
Does alcohol deplete Iron and B12 in your body? I've been working 12 hour days for weeks now with breaks over the weekend but I'm tired ALL THE TIME despite getting a good 8 hours sleep! It's winter here in Oz and maybe I just need to hibernate :) Can anyone recommend some excellent instantaeous iron and B12 products? (I've tried Barocca tablets in the morning but I don't think they are making a difference.
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