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Question: I recently had my b12 levels tested after feeling Fatigue and shortness of breath. My doctor said my levels were 147 but because my haemoglobin was ok I didn't need treatment and said the symptoms were all down to anxiety. I started to self medicate with supplements and my levels are now 212. I still have the breathing difficulty like im not getting a full breath. Is my doctor right?
Brief Answer:
breathing difficulty is mostly due to anxiety.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your concern.
Your b12 level is low and despite of normal hemoglobin level,you need to take supplements.
So continue vitamin b12 supplements.
Vitamin b12 deficiency can't cause breathing difficulties.
Anxiety can cause breathing difficulties.
So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions.
Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution.
Don't worry,you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
breathing difficulty is mostly due to anxiety.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your concern.
Your b12 level is low and despite of normal hemoglobin level,you need to take supplements.
So continue vitamin b12 supplements.
Vitamin b12 deficiency can't cause breathing difficulties.
Anxiety can cause breathing difficulties.
So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions.
Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution.
Don't worry,you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you very much for answering my question. However during my own research ive found pernicious anemia can cause the breathing difficulties I have been suffering with. Thanks anyway
Brief Answer:
breathing difficulty is seen with low hemoglobin level.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on HCM.
I can understand your concern.
Anemia can cause breathing difficulty but only when hemoglobin level is low.
Since your hemoglobin level is normal, your breathing difficulty is probably not due to vitamin b 12 deficiency.
Hope I have solved your query.
If you are not having further queries, then please close the conversation and rate my answer.
You can ask me directly on bit.ly/askdrkaushalbhavsar.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
breathing difficulty is seen with low hemoglobin level.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on HCM.
I can understand your concern.
Anemia can cause breathing difficulty but only when hemoglobin level is low.
Since your hemoglobin level is normal, your breathing difficulty is probably not due to vitamin b 12 deficiency.
Hope I have solved your query.
If you are not having further queries, then please close the conversation and rate my answer.
You can ask me directly on bit.ly/askdrkaushalbhavsar.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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