Healthiculture - Vitamin B12 Deficiency and Fibromyalgia

What is The Role of Vitamin B12?

Vitamin B12 is an important vitamin which is crucial to various body functions such as formation of red blood cells, nerve regeneration, metabolism, self-detoxification, providing energy for muscles and nerves and regulate circadian rhythms vital for encouraging restorative sleep.

The symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency overlaps with the symptoms of fibromyalgia at times. However, there are also unique symptoms to each condition. See table below:

Vitamin B12 Deficiency	Fibromyalgia
Fatigue, weakness, balance difficulties Numbness and tingling of limbs Insomnia Memory problems, confusion and cognitive impairment Depression Hearing problems and/or tinnitus Vision problems Shortness of breath Loss of appetite
Anemia Beefy, red, smooth and sore tongue Sore mouth and/or bleeding gums Diarrhea or Constipation Paleness and blotchy pigmentation in light-skinned and dark-skinned individuals respectively	Muscle pain and stiffness Tender points Joint pain Headaches and/or migraines Light and noise sensitivity Unexplain perspiration etc

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	Emily is a certified physiotherapist which has a burning passion for. She has helped many fibromyalgia patients manage and control their chronic pain problems. Her other passion is writing, she writes about pain issues during her free time.

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What is The Role of Vitamin B12?

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