However, its still possible to be deficient, especially if you: have certain medical conditions, such as pernicious anemia and Crohns disease take certain medications, such as proton pump inhibitors follow a strict vegan or vegetarian diet The following symptoms may signal youre not getting enough B vitamins: fatigue weakness dyspnea (shortness of breath) heart palpitations loss of appetite headaches mouth ulcers swollen tongue irritability depression indigestion diarrhea cognitive changes, such as confusion and memory problems Speak with a healthcare professional if you experience any of these symptoms
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Contact your GP for B12 testing if you have: Symptoms suggesting deficiency (persistent fatigue, pins and needles, memory problems, glossitis) Risk factors for deficiency (vegan diet, gastric surgery, long-term metformin or proton pump inhibitor use) [1] [4] Concerns about whether your current supplementation dose is appropriate Underlying conditions affecting B12 metabolism (kidney disease, liver disease) Unexplained high B12 levels on a blood test when not taking supplements Routine monitoring is essential for patients receiving therapeutic B12 injections
Dose increase protocol (every 4 weeks) One week before your planned dose increase, ensure you have adequate medication for the new dose level