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» tracey123 - Vitamin B12 Deficency

Good Morning All

I am hioping I can get some advice in regarding to vitamin b12 deficency and how it relates to graves disease? I was diagnosed with graves disease about 7 years ago and had the radioactive idodine treatment about 6 years ago and I am now underactive. the other day was I told that I have a vitamin b12 deficency and would have to take shots for the rest of my life. I am a little apprihensive about this as I do not to straddle myself with another lifelong condition until I 100% sure.

Can anyone assist me in confirming if this is the best method possible? Are there any other options that could be availabel for me?

Any help would be greatly appricate.

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» Elaine Moore - Vitamin B12 Deficency

In response to Vitamin B12 Deficency posted by tracey123:
Hi,
Pernicious anemia is one of the most common autoimmune disorders to occur in people with Graves' disease, especially those who have had RAI because of the immune system stimulation. Pernicious anemia is caused by autoantibodies that target cells and factors needed for B12 absorption. It's important to also have your folic acid level checked as well as tests for parietal cell and intrinsic factor antibodies to confirm the cause of your deficiency. In most cases, B12 and folic acid supplements are needed lifelong. Best, Elaine

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