Serious lesson's learned and small wow moments

Sometimes we all need angels to watch over us; and lately I believe I have had mine. From the friends on the boards with their prayers, advise, and concerns; to the instincts of I must press on and do something! Sometimes we have to go with our guts so to speak even if we have to with the DR's! My recent syptoms were more serious than I had first thought; and way more serious than my family DR took them! I have a serious vitamin B-1 deficency that has caused serious problems. Lack of B-1 can cause, nerve damage, heart failure, lack of energy, (B-1 helps us to process carbs into energy to burn, do wonder the slow weight loss and extreme tiredness)! I am givnig myself a B-1 shot daily now for at least 2 weeks; it is better than ulternatives! And giving them myself saving me a bundle from doctor's ($350.00); me giving them $16.00! I have been giving them to myself about 4 days now; I already have a lot less dizziness, getting more energy; and generally beginning to feel better. I got back on the treadmill today for the first time in over 3 weeks! So again please take your vitamins, keep track of your levels or you may get into a serious situtation such as I ! It is a huge ; and you can find yourself facing even life threatening complications in very short period of time!!!! Now I can get back to feeling like myself again ! A WOW moment today. I was in the local grocery store when a litte girl told her mommy I was pretty, and she liked my outfitt! She was only 4; but I am taking it from the mouth of babes! Her mommy said tell her sweetie; and then mom said it too! It has been a long time since I felt human, and like I was doing my best to look nice; so today that was the WOW of the month for me! Another small wow moment, made it back to my treadmill & ex bike today 45 min.; after almost a month of not doing it! Maybe with the B-1 I will be getting back to the WL on the scales?! Wishing you all the best.. Thanks for your support and prayers, Judy R

Hello, I have been researching vitamin loss or malabsorbtion. Did you knnow there is a Vitamin b12 patch??? Thank you for your advice, it is what made me start looking into malabsorption and vitamin b. Tara

Thanks did not know there was a B-12 patch! The shots don't bother me. B-1 shots are a bit painful; and B-1 is way more serious! Take care, Hugs, Judy R

Judy, I am so proud of you girl for taking your health seriously and being proactive with your care.  I am so glad that you are already doing better.   I pray for you everyday! Congratulations on your awesome Wow moment.  Doesn't it feel wonderful to hear it from mouth of babes!!! You then know it is truly for real.  ;-) Continue doing great you are an inspiration to me. Love always,