Hello,
i am a 19 year old female. I was
diagnosed with perihperal neuropathy due
to a b-12 defiency this summer (i was also
deficient in b-1 and carnitine). As I am
a healthy eater, and not a vegetarian,
this was a little unusual. My neurologist
put me on a regiment of b-12, b-1 and
carnitine. I am also getting routine b-12
shots. I went to a gastrointestinal
doctor this past week because of a
gnawing, burning pain i'd had for the past
few months. I had an endoscopy and was
diagnosed with mild gastritis and tested
positive for h. Pylori. I came across a
number of articles online which stated
there was a connection between gastritis
causingb-12 deficency. I am wondering if
this is the cause for my vitamin
deficencies. It would explain why I have
them (the gi outruled an intestinal
malabsoption syndrome). Any opinions
would be greatly appreciated! I plan on
calling the gi next week to discuss this.
Thanks a lot!
