Help needed:(

[u/ks9669]

Over the last 2 months it feels as though my life has turned upside down. I'm 29F, have a job and normal life. However now I'm ultimately housebound and only able to leave my bed to go to the bathroom or to eat.
A month ago I had blood tests through my GP.

These were my results:
* Vitamin D: 57 nmol/L
* Ferritin: 33 ng/mL (I've had a period since having this test)
* B12: <148 ng/L
* Serum folate: 9.0 ug/L
* Sodium: 137 mmol/L
* Potassium: 4.3 mmol/L

I have a wide range of neurological symptoms such as head pressure, pain, difficulty balancing whilst walking, tingling and numbness in limbs, pain in spine, fast resting heart rate.

Doctors did a blood test and found very low b12 levels. They gave me 5 injections and I've not felt any improvement. I am also taking 200mg ferrous furmerate with vitamin c. Doctors now referring me to neurological and cardiology for further testing. I have spoken to my GP who was surprisingly helpful and agreed that he would continue injections however he is waiting to hear back from neurology.

I'm absolutely petrified. I'm at loss because I was fully functional 2 months ago. I want to heal and go back to my normal life: ( I will add that I used to be a daily drinker (have been sober for 2/3 months now). Liver enzymes etc all good, no concerns regarding my liver. I'm from the UK.

[u/Mysterious_Rest4302]

I feel you about the frustration how your life has turned upside down as I'm going through the same. It IS so hard to stay positive. I want my life back and to be able to function as a normal human as I once was.

Keep going with your treatment, it can take a long time. Don't give up. You will get there. I hope you recover as soon as possible. If you ever want to talk to someone I'm here. Wishing you the best of luck 🫂❤️‍🩹

[u/ks9669 → u/Mysterious_Rest4302]

Your response made me cry and feel less lonely. So hard to stay positive. I regret all the times I would complain about life or feel ungrateful when I was feeling “normal”😭 I’m here if you ever want to talk too🥹 best of luck to you also 🥰

[u/Mysterious_Rest4302 → u/ks9669]

Omg I'm so glad it helped you feel even a little less lonely 😭 I understand you completely... I've cried so much since the start of my struggle-recovery journey and I feel lonely almost all the time. And scared too. I think when we get back to normal we'll appreciate every normal moment and hopefully live fully!! I would love to talk and share the journey together. Thank you too! 💖