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High Levels of Vitamin B12 and Ferritin: Any pointers?

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Jan 23 7:55am | Replies (112)
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@sueinmn

I can answer about the high B12 as I have a similar situation right now. Elevated B12 in blood can indicate a potential problem with the liver or kidneys, undiagnosed diabetes, or another blood disorder. You are asked to stop all B12 containing supplements for a time to determine whether the high reading is from supplements or your body. 6 months is the typical time to stop supplements.

As for the high iron, John is correct, and those supplements can linger in the fat of the liver for a long time, so supplements must be stopped usually for 6 months to determine what your body is doing.

Eating a healthy diet will provide enough iron and B12 to keep you healthy unles you have some form of anemia. Were the supplements prescribed for you to treat a deficiency?

Sue

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fromlondon5 | @fromlondon5 | Aug 9, 2021

Yes, I was deficient but I think the amount prescribed was too high and not monitored

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sara2003 | @sara2003 | Apr 12, 2023

Hi Sue, I have elevated b12 without taking supplements, kidney & liver test were all normal. All blood test are Normal, just have high Cholesterol & high b12. In the past was diagnosed with pernicious anemia. But all is normal in blood tests. I have high bp, difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. Also have severe chronic constipation, ( no b.m. Without laxatives) rectocele and fibroids.
I am very fatigued and have significant memory problems and brain fog. Also get numbness in feet or hands in certain positions. I know, it’s a lot!

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