re-post Vitamin Deficiency?

Hello all I have not posted for a very long time as my life was very busy taking care of my father. Anyhow he passed away this last Sunday the 9th, at the young age of 64. I am now for 3 days been having my heart race and feel as though I cannot carry my own body weight. Iam handleling things emotionally really well but physically not so good. I went to the doc today and confessed that I have not taken my vites for a month, I TRUELY simply forgot them as dad was a 24/7 job. Anyhow he feels I am suffering from physical exhaustion and says to stay down for the weekend, and if things don't improve they will run tests next week. Has anyone else suffered from overwhelming exhaustion, oh and I have a rash all over my face too. Anyhow am wondering if anyone out there has had a thiamine deficiency (sp) as this is what I suspect. I would appreciate any advice, and to be truthful a hug or two wouldn't hurt. Thanks KatherineL

It's difficult losing a parent. Now, you need to take care of yourself and continue to follow up with the doctor. Take care - a hug and prayer are sent to you.

Katherine, sorry to hear of your dad's passing, I know how stressful taking care of him has to be for you. Your symptoms could very possibly be thiamine deficiency and since you have taken your vitamins your body probably has depleted the B-1 completely. Call your PCP on Monday and request a full set of labs to see where you are at. Be sure to have your B-1, B-6 and B-12 checked, along with iron and ferritin. Hugs, Dana

{{{{{{{{{{{Katherine}}}}}}}}}}}}}} If we were in person, I would hug you and wait for you to let go. I'm so sorry to hear that you're father has moved on. There are no adequate words but please know that I will be praying for you. I don't know too much about how quickly a deficiency can develop or how long it takes before certain vitamins are depleted. As Dana said, bloodwork isn't a bad idea but I also concur with your physician to lay low for the weekend. *I* am not a doctor (though I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night) but I would add to that (which I'm sure your doctor said anyway) to start taking your vitamins immediately. I would also increase your protein intake for healing. Again, I'm sorry about your father and we'll keep all of you in our prayers. Hugs and love, Vanessa

I am so sorry about your dad. Laura

My heart goes out to you, Katherine. Your father was 2 years younger than me and that is definitately (from my point of view and age) wayyyyy to young. You have been a very wonderful, attentive daughter and now is your time to be attentive to yourself. Your work with your father is finished and it is time to be as good to yourself as you were to him. Take the weekend like your doc said, and just try to regroup. You have already started by contacting your doctor. The body, I'm sure, responds to the emotional side of us as well as the physical and that may be why your skin is blotchy and you feel so exhausted. I hope you can take a really deep breath and be proud of what you did and what you have to do for You. You deserve the best. You will be in my prayers and thoughts for being such a wonderful daughter and woman. Marilyn Ricard

Katherine, I'm very sorry for your loss. I was going to say that it sounded like a possible thiamine issue. Be sure that you are taking your vitamins, hon. You need 'em. And please be sure that you are eating. You need to stay healthy. A big hug going out to you {{{{{{{{{{HUG}}}}}}}}}, make that two {{{{{{{{{HUG}}}}}}}}}}. Kathy

Hi Katherine, You will be in thoughts and prayers. I have been going through some hard times myself and notice that sometimes I feel the same way, its like it all I can do at time to walk from my car to the front door and I need to lay down, its not just illness I know that part of it is depression. I know that for me when I start to get depressed I get extremely exhausted, my depression does not always manifest itself in crying and a blue feeling, sometimes it starts off as exhaustion and moves into irritability and anxiousness and then the crying and low feelings. I am not saying that you are depressed but with what you have just been through it may be something to consider as well as the vit deficieny. I would take the dr.s advise and have a quiet weekend and pay close attention to what is going on. ((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))) Take care, Melissa

Katherine, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope you're feeling better soon! {{{{HUGS}}}}} Tracy B 328/150 5'9"

Hi, I'm sorry. My own Dad is dying from lung cancer and i can fully understand how difficult these last few days, weeks, and months must have been for you. I too, would give you a hug and would let you yell, scream, kick and just let go if we were talking face to face. I have never taken vitamins since my surgery in Feb 04. I do not like the taste of them or the smell. My Doctor tried giving me pills, liquid and even spray and I just can't do it. I do get a vit. B-12 every ten days and this helps me a lot with energy and depression. I have been on an anit depressant since I was 15 and I am now 47. I have a regain of about 17 pounds just over the last few months but I think it is from drinking alcohol and eating junk. I stopped my 2 1/2 mile walks about the same time the weight started coming on too, so I know I have to get going again if I expect to see a difference on the scale. I still weigh about 190 but did weigh 300 the day of surgery. If I never lost another pound I would still be thriilled with what I did lose. I know vitamins are important, I just chose not to take them. I have attended a few different support classes where thats all anyone does is takes vitamins. I mean , some of those people are way overboard with them as they are taking ten to twenty different suppliments. I think if you eat right, excersise, love and laugh, you wouldn't need all that other junk. I know you have traveled down a difficult path lately. Perhaps you need some time to reflect on your own needs for a little while. Find a secluded, quiet spot where you can sit and hear the sounds of birds, watch a butterfly in flight, listen to the tree frogs, or hear the laughter of a child. Pour yourself a glass of wine, and reflect on all that is good. Recall a fun or pleasant time in your life that brought you happiness. Make this your special memory and when times are hard or scary or strained, close your eyes, breath slowly and deeply and bring these feelings back to the front of your thoughts. Don't let the negative vibes anywhere around you. Hopefully, soon, you will be able to get yourself back on the right path to healthy. I know you can do it as I already know that your are truly a strong person. Good luck! Cheryl