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Does Low B12 Count In Blood Cause Anxiety And Depression?

by blook work showed that I am low in b12 and I have nuerogical issues that is being looked at through extensive blood work. Can low b12 cause you anxiety, depression, overwelming feeling of exhaustion I am 50 years old weight 148 and have had numerous medical issues.
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
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Hello,
Yes, low B12 levels can increase the risk and intensity of several psychiatric disorders. it is usually recommended now a days to get B12 levels determined at the start of treatment in psychiatric illnesses, and treat the same if found low. The treatment of low B12 can be done with simple oral supplements in form of multivitamins or in case of severe deficiency we may choose to give some injectable on weekly or biweekly basis.
Treating this deficiency results in feeling of wellbeing and also helps the main drugs to show good results.
so, if you are low on B12, treating the same will be wise. Consult your neurologist or GP about the same.

Wish you good health
Dr. Manisha Gopal
MD Neuropsychiatry
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Does Low B12 Count In Blood Cause Anxiety And Depression?

Hello, Yes, low B12 levels can increase the risk and intensity of several psychiatric disorders. it is usually recommended now a days to get B12 levels determined at the start of treatment in psychiatric illnesses, and treat the same if found low. The treatment of low B12 can be done with simple oral supplements in form of multivitamins or in case of severe deficiency we may choose to give some injectable on weekly or biweekly basis. Treating this deficiency results in feeling of wellbeing and also helps the main drugs to show good results. so, if you are low on B12, treating the same will be wise. Consult your neurologist or GP about the same. Wish you good health Dr. Manisha Gopal MD Neuropsychiatry