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What Causes Lack Of Energy/depression While On Medication For Pernicious Anemia?
I am 19 years old, 5ft 1, and around 7.5 stone. 2 years ago i was diagnosed with pernicious anaemia and now receive a b12 injection every 3months. However i am still extremley tired and run down. I am affraid its starting to also effect me mentally as my lack of energy and enthusiasm can often leave me feeling depressed. My doctor pescribed me with folic acid supplements, however after one pescription he then denied my next one. I am now applying for university and concerned about finance as i find it difficult to work. Do you have any suggestions to as why im still so tired and would i be egilable for Disabled student allowance?
Thu, 29 Jan 2015
Hi
Thanks for your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is
1. Your complaints may be genuinely related to pernicious anemia as vitamin b 12 deficiency is known to cause neurological symptoms.
2. However if you are regular on your medications, then chances of pernicious anemia causing you problems is quite less.
3. You can get vitamin b 12 stores evaluated along with red cell folate levels.
4. You are also having some problems with your routine life and concerned about education.
So depression is most probably related to these.
5. I would suggest you to go for a psychiatric counselling as well as if depression is due to psychiatric causes, this might get in way of your routine lifestyle.
Hope this helps
Regards
Thanks for your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is
1. Your complaints may be genuinely related to pernicious anemia as vitamin b 12 deficiency is known to cause neurological symptoms.
2. However if you are regular on your medications, then chances of pernicious anemia causing you problems is quite less.
3. You can get vitamin b 12 stores evaluated along with red cell folate levels.
4. You are also having some problems with your routine life and concerned about education.
So depression is most probably related to these.
5. I would suggest you to go for a psychiatric counselling as well as if depression is due to psychiatric causes, this might get in way of your routine lifestyle.
Hope this helps
Regards
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