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Is it okay to take B12 with essential thrombocythemia (ET)?
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Hi @preacherswife1977, Vitamin B-12 is an important building block for red blood cell formation, cell metabolism, nerve function and the production of DNA. Having a low B-12 level can cause symptoms such as tingling in hands and feet. But from my understanding high levels of B-12 from supplements can also produce similar symptoms. Even though it’s a water soluble vitamin, it can still create side effects.
Members in Connect can’t diagnose or prescribe medications or supplements. So this is a great question, but one that would be best answered by your hematologist if it’s safe for you to take or not.
Have you had a recent Vit B-12 blood serum test to check your level?
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@loribmt hi I was very interested in your comments about B12 as I have been taking it for neuropathy in my feet and legs mainly at night and have found it helped until recently when I noticed it didn’t but then interestingly after having some blood tests it showed my levels were dangerously high and was told to stop taking anything with B12 including supplements and any foods containing it which surprised me as it being a water soluble vitamin it didn’t make sense but I now think that we shouldn’t just take supplements without proper medical advice it’s better to get advice from a dietitian who can advise on what you need and how to get it from natural food sources be cause overdosing on supplements obviously causes other problems