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Diagnosed with pernicious anemia; my stomach distends after eating
When I was diagnosed with pernicious anemia, I noticed that my stomach would distend after almost every meal and I would remain full longer than usual. The issue subsided once I started on the injections, but when I was put on the vitamin to maintain, I noticed the old issue of stomach distention reappeared and I gained weight instead of losing. Is there a correlation. Did the lack of an intrinsic factor destroy some enzyme needed for proper digestion of food. I have no idea, and would appreciate any clues, ect..
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Wow! This is my distention!!!! How r u now??
Do you take b12 in tablet or liquid? The liquid held under tongue is better absorbed than tablet. Also ask Dr for Rx for enzymes to help digest food.
Sorry to be so long with a reply. I did not do it right.
I don’t have any digestion problem. My recent intrinsic factor test was 22.6. I have taken monthly B12 injections for 13 months. My symptoms are: aching, neuropathy in hands and feet, some spinal cord deterioration, awkwardness in feet and hands, fatigue.
Any oral B12 does nothing to halt the progression of pernicious anemia. I gave monthly B12 injections.
I would like to know if the intrinsic factor level blood test ever goes down. Do the red blood cells ever get back to normal. . I understand that this is s lifetime deal, but I want to understand more about it. I have B12 1 milliliter injections once a month.
I am so relieved that I found this discussion! The stomach thing is quite familiar. There is pernicious anemia in my family history, but thus far I can't get proper testing. Most recently, low hematocrit, macrocytic red cells, low red cell counts (possibly aggravated by a bad reaction to Shingrix vaccine). I have had to self treat just to stay "above water" with B12 and 5MTHF and it's a slow ramp up. Hopefully I can get a B12 shot from my new primary care doc.