Need a new body

[albertajune]

I suffer will Atrial Fibrillation which is usually kept under contol, although I do have the occasioal visit to A&E with it. Had an episode start Weds which needed paramedics to access me as it had been going on for 10 hrs. I didn't have to go to hospital as my heart steaded at 100beats per min.
Mine is usually under 60 and even now is still going at 80. Feel a bit washed out. I have asked to be referred back to the cardio unit as my medication now seems to do nothing.
Am still waiting for injections in my back and have just had a call from my GP to say that the numbness in my feet is possibly a lack of vit B12. A blood test has shown that I am deficient in it and I must have injections 3 times a week for at least 3 weeks.
Do I sound fed up? Well I am!! Hopefully the next week will have me sounding more cheerful. my biggest worry is not for me but my poor dog, cat and chicken who are not getting enough attention.

[lancashire lass]

gosh, you are in the wars. If you are low in vitamin B12, it might explain some of your overall symptoms - vit B12 works on the nerves so should help to calm your heart rate and help feel less depressed. Hope you feel better soon

[albertajune]

{hug} gosh, you are in the wars. If you are low in vitamin B12, it might explain some of your overall symptoms - vit B12 works on the nerves so should help to calm your heart rate and help feel less depressed. Hope you feel better soon

Thanks LL. I thought I had a healthy diet but there can be another reason for my body not absorbing the vitamin. Lack of this vit could also explain my blurred vision and why I am tired so much. I have been complaining of numbness in my feer for over a year but just last week had a blood test. I know I sound a sad old thing but it has just got on top of me. You can see why I need a new body, besides it not looking too good now

[p.penn]

Ahhh, June, sorry to hear this. Hopefully they will be able to adjust your meds to help, and the B12 thing can make a big difference. I keep having tests to check mine

[wendy]

Oh dear.
Sorry to hear all this.
I take vitamin B as I have had trigeminal neuralgia. I am sure once they have sorted out your meds. things will be fine.

[Mo]

It is all the more worrying when you live alone

[wendy]

Yes it is Mo, isn't it

[lancashire lass]

I thought I had a healthy diet but there can be another reason for my body not absorbing the vitamin.

It is not uncommon for people over 60 - something to do with the stomach not producing enough acid to aid in the absorption of the vitamin - so even a well balanced diet or supplement might not be enough which is why injections are recommended. Foods rich in vitamin B12 are found in meat, fish and eggs - liver in particular is rich in vitamin B12 where it is stored - those on vegan diets are especially at risk of not having enough of the vitamin and should take supplements.

Lack of this vit could also explain my blurred vision and why I am tired so much

being tired is definitely a symptom You'll feel like a new woman after the treatment!

[sandy]

June hope you are feeling better soon

[Spreckly]

Just read you post June, hope you are improving.

[Richard]

How are you feeling June ?

Richard

[albertajune]

Feeling much better thank you Richard. Finished my 3 times a week injections and thank goodness no longer asleep on my feet.
I have now got a referal back to the cardiac dept as my last Atrial Fibrilaion episode lasted for 3 days which was worrying. On researching about low vitamin B12 I have found out that it can cause palpitations so my normal AF may have been made worse at that time.
As I said I could do with a new body. Preferably one a bit younger.