Vitamin B12 deficiency?!
Question:
Vitamin B12 deficiency?
Hi,
I've been experiencing heart palpitations. Along with many other conditions that could cause this, a vitamin B12 deficiency seems to be the most likely cause. I'm a vegetarian, so this makes it even more likely. The only thing I'm not sure about if this deficiency hits you out of no where. About a month ago I was feeling a little light headed and I just assumed it was because I was tired from being up a long time. I took a shower, and as soon as I got out my heart started racing, and beating really hard. This lasted for about 45 minutes. After that its on and off since then. I also had a really bad headache for about a week afterwards.
At first I thought it was from drinking too much caffeine. Since then I've cut my caffeine intake down to about two glasses a day, and I'm still experiencing them. So I'd count that one out.
Any help is appreciated,
thanks.
6 days ago
I'm not really sure if me heart is actually racing or not. I took my pulse several times when all this started and it was only in the 90s. It just seems like my pounds, without my pulse going up. I was using a blood pressure cuff, so it also told me that I had an irregular heartbeat.
The only reason I haven't went to the doctor yet is because I don't have insurance. Though I'd never put money before my health, I just wanted to make sure that it wasn't something easily solved first.
I'm probably going to try taking multivitamins for a week or so to see if it helps. and if not, off to the doctor I go.
Thanks for all the help!
Answers:
Could be one of many things. I would say from what you are describing, anemia is more likely the problem. Eating items with B-12 allows your body to store about a 3 month supply. Iron deficancy is a little more common. I would get checked though. Heart palpitations could be caused by something simple but then again, they could be caused by something very serious. May want to reevaluate your diet as a vegetarian and find other foods or supplements that can boost your vitamin intake