Kazzy
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Hi..I was diagnosed 3 weeks ago with very low B12..and have to have a shot once a week. The reason they found it is that they were testing me to see if I had cealiacs disease..which I don't. I am also not anemic(sp). They said that for some reason my body will not absorb the B12. I am not a vegitarian and eat many foods rich in Vit B12. I also have been taking B supplements for years. I have had bowel and digestive problems for many years..bloating constipation,,,,diareahh..etc...and every time they say ...its just IBS. Now they have said that it must be something more serious becuase you don't just loose all your Vit B12 it takes time for the body to be depleted. I had a barium swallow with follow through the other day and I am waiting on those results. Today I went in and told the doctor I give up. I can't handle feeling sick anymore..I can't go out like normal people. I always need to knwo where the bathroom is..or at least be close to home. I never go out for dinner nor do I go out with friends very much. IT is hard for others to understand the fear that I feel. I am not underweight..in fact a bit overweight. That is one reason why they shy away from it being Crohn's. I do have thyroid problems that are currently under control with my daily 200 mcg of replacement. I just wanna know is there anyone else out there like me?? Please tell me I am not alone in this....