Could You Have Low Vitamin B12? Common Symptoms Explained

Constantly tired? Brain fog? Pins and needles?

Many people assume feeling exhausted all the time is just part of modern life. But sometimes there’s an actual medical reason behind it.

Vitamin B12 deficiency is surprisingly common in the UK and symptoms can often develop slowly over time.

Common symptoms of low vitamin B12

Low vitamin B12 can cause:

• Tiredness and low energy

• Brain fog or poor concentration

• Pins and needles

• Feeling weak or dizzy

• Low mood

• Shortness of breath

• Pale skin

• A sore tongue or mouth ulcers

Symptoms vary from person to person and can sometimes be mistaken for stress or burnout.

Who is most at risk?

You may be more likely to develop vitamin B12 deficiency if you:

• Follow a vegetarian or vegan diet

• Take metformin

• Take long-term omeprazole or acid reflux medication

• Are over 60

• Have stomach or gut conditions such as Crohn’s or coeliac disease

  
  

How is vitamin B12 deficiency treated?

Some people improve with dietary changes or supplements.

Others may require hydroxocobalamin injections, which are the standard vitamin B12 injections used in the UK.

Vitamin B12 injections at Millers Pharmacy

Millers Pharmacy provides vitamin B12 injection services across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire in a professional clinical setting.

If you’re struggling with fatigue or think low vitamin B12 may be contributing to your symptoms, speak to our team for advice.

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