I have b 12 deficiency which is noticed when trying medically tested .I have 100 /ml of b 12. The psychologist prescribed just a multivitamins supplement having 1 mcg of b 12 each capsule. After I was treated for month. The results are same. later I went to general physician to diagnose ose this. He told it's not at all enough to treat that much deficiency and she giving me to eldervit 12 shots of 10 to use a period of 3 months. Some what relieved. Does this diagnosis is correct or any other deficiency also causing this. Please help me I have further many doubts on this .Please clarify this please.

Dr. Era DuttaPsychiatrist10yrs exp

92% (183 ratings)

Ask Free Question

Due to our fast paced lives and poor eating patterns, many of us suffer from vitamin deficiencies. Both protocols given to you (injectable and tablets) are satisfactory. However, you should continue maintainig good eating habits and foods rich in B12 for e.g. - eggs, milk, cheese, milk products, meat, fish, shellfish and poultry. If still it continues to be low, it is safe to have a multivitamin with a doctor's consult.  

0 person found this helpful

Dt. Ashoo AryaDietitian/Nutritionist31yrs exp

90% (55 ratings)

Ask Free Question

Hi, The Normal values for B12, are 200 to 900 picograms per milliliter (pg/mL. Values of less than 200 pg/mL are a possible sign of a vitamin B12. Injections is also one of the treatment. If the deficiency is diet related. Include foods rich in B12 in your diet. Good sources of vitamin B12 include: meat salmon and cod milk and other dairy products eggs Sometimes people with B12 deficiency have Folic acid deficiency as well. Get that tested as well. To increase Folic acid include these foods in your diet: broccoli Brussels sprouts asparagus peas chickpeas brown rice Must take advice from a good GP. And also refer to a dietician for proper diet advice. If a vitamin B12 deficiency isn't treated, it can cause many health related issues.vitamin B1 deficiency 

1 person found this helpful