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    Could it Be B12: The Misdiagnosed Epidemic by Sally M. Pacholok, Jeffrey J. Stuart

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    • Pub. Date: May 2005
    • 232pp
    • Sales Rank: 62,194

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      • Pub. Date: May 2005
      • Publisher: Linden Publishing
      • Format: Paperback, 232pp
      • Sales Rank: 62,194

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      A silent crippler stalks millions of North Americans. It afflicts one person with tremors, makes another depressed or psychotic, and causes agonizing leg pains or paralysis in still another. It can mimic Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, early Parkinson’s disease, diabetic neuropathy, or chronic fatigue syndrome. It can make men or women infertile or cause development disabilities in their children. The disorder is vitamin B12 deficiency. This isn’t a new or fad disease. You’ll find it listed in the textbooks of any first-year medical student. Yet it may be the most misdiagnosed disease and, when this occurs, the consequences can be tragic.

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      November 05, 2006: Not long ago I was suffering from occasional memory loss, tremors, and was having difficulty with thinking clearly...and I'm only 45. Eventually my speech was also affected and I started to have trouble finding the exact words that I wanted to say. With all of these symptoms, seeing a neurologist was a logical step. Since my MRI was normal, she ordered additional testing but also wanted to test my Vitamin B12 level, since low levels can cause memory loss. That lab made all the difference in the world and it came back that I have Vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 deficiency is more serious than you think, and if you read this book, you'll find out why. This deficiency mimics many diseases that may or may not sound familiar: memory loss, forgetfulness, tremors, depression, psychosis, fatigue, infertility, and gastrointestinal problems, just to name a few. All it takes is a simple blood test to find out. The good news is that B12 deficiency is treatable, curable (in most cases) and inexpensive to treat. After being treated for the past few months I have recovered between 85-90%, so there is hope! Time is an important factor though--if you have B12 deficiency and do not treat it, the damage that it does can be permanent, so early treatment is the key. I urge anyone who has these symptoms to get this simple test and read this book. It could change your life or someone you love.