B vitamins anyone?

[rnewman]

Hi Guys!!
For those of you who didnt read my post in "my story," I have just discovered with my doctor that I have a low cortisol level, which is a hormone produced by your adrenal glands that sits on top of your kidneys. It was interesting to discover....but now I am struggling to find a way to do something about it!! :hmm:

So after the cortisol issue was discovered, I have realized just how important my B vitamins have become. Although you can think of the WHOLE thing like a "chicken or the egg issue" (Which came first, the B vitamin deficiancy causing cortisol issues OR the IC which caused me to decrease my B vitamin intake?) I do know I need to up my B vitamins. I am eating well. I drink Vitamin Water whenever I can, but I can only tolerate (and afford!!) that a few times a week.

The treatment reccomended for cortisol is either replacement steriods, which I did discuss with my doctor, OR, high dose B vitamins along with Biotin, and Vitamin C. I am going to try Ester C. Biotin does not bother me, strangely enough I have been taking it (as per my dermatologist) for hair loss. Seems as though they are all related.....

I dont want to start oral steriods just yet as I am young and honestly scared of them. I DO NEED to increase my vitamin B intake like 100 percent!! Any ideas? Anyone know of any foods real high in B's? Anyone have a vitamin they can tolerate?!?! I know thats a long shot....but neccesary. :help:

Its always something!!! :lmao: Hope this finds you all well. Im off to get my day started ~ I'll check back before heading to the health food store for my B vitamin stock up!

HUGS, :hi:
Rachel

[ICchell]

I Do take vitamin b complex,started a few months ago and also magnesium this is supposed to help reduce anxiety and depression...but my diadnosis is not IC.Good Luck and Happy Easter!!
Michelle

[Alexa]

Which vitamin B are you deficient in? I take B12 shots once a month and it makes a huge difference. I tried taking a B complex vitamin but it sent me into a flare.

Alexa

[blueskies]

:hi: I just started taking B-12, B-6 & Folic acid. It is in a little pill that dissolves under your tongue. So far, it has not bothered my IC. And I think it is helping with the fatigued I've been experiencing.

[rnewman]

YES! It does help with fatigue!! It nourishes our depleted adrenals.

Alexa~ b12 is one of them but I need the whole complex!

Blueskies~ WHAT are you taking?? I would love to give it a try!!

Thanks guys !:kiss:

Rachel

[blueskies]

I bought the vitamin on the internet. It is called TriVita Sublingual B-12. It is a little pricey but I've been so fatigued I decided to give it a one month try. I hope this information helps you.:thumbsup:

[Skyler]

I bought Solgar B12 1000 mcg's as a blood test revealed my B12 level was 100 points under normal. Due to many allergies, I was reluctant to try the B12 shots. I disolve the little pink pill under my tongue and it hasn't affected my IC...........ICNLESLIE

[Nicole in ATL]

I also have tried B 12 shots, but did not notice much difference in my IC. But I never took them with much regularity.

I've heard that your body absorbs B 12 better when it is given as a shot, rather tha orally.

Good luck! Let us know if this helps you.

Nicole

[Cate]

I take Solaray B-50 Complex. It has very low doses of all the B Vitamins so you can start slowly and work your way up if you tolerate them. I also take 500mgs of Natrol Ester-C and I have no problems with it. Did your doctor do tests to determine if you were actually deficient in the B Vitamins?

Hope that helps, Cate

[creatingkarma]

I take B-Complex without C. I haven't noticed any problems from taking them. You should be able to find b-complex in various doses in any store that sells vitamins. I think Osco has a buy one get one free right now. I take the highest dose. They also make b-complex with C, so make sure to read the label very good to make sure it doesn't have C in it.

Karma