Severe B12 deficiency and malabsorption

Hi @Ptmatt,

Thank you so much for opening up about such a difficult experience. That is heart-wrenching and incredibly brave of you, and I can only imagine how exhausted and isolated you must feel after years of struggling to be heard, understood, and helped. You are not alone, and your voice matters here. 💙

For others reading this: B12 is essential for nerve function, red blood cell production, and energy. Deficiency can lead to fatigue, neurological symptoms, and even irreversible nerve damage if left untreated. In most people, B12 deficiency can be corrected with supplements or injections. But in rare cases, especially when complicated by gut infections, SIBO, or malabsorption syndromes, even standard treatments can become dangerous or ineffective.

Let me tag a few members, so this important post gets the attention it deserves and reaches more people who may relate or have insights to share.

👉 Have you ever experienced unusual or extreme side effects from B12 or other vitamins?

👉 How do you cope when you’re told “there’s nothing wrong,” even when you know something is?

👉 What tests, specialists, or second opinions have helped you get to the root of complex symptoms?

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Even if you can’t offer solutions, your support could mean the world to someone who’s feeling lost.

Take care,

Somya from the Carenity team 🌼