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Posted 4/18/2011 3:23 PM (GMT -5)
  Both my husband and I have Lyme disease. We both had low levels of B12 ans Vit D. Has anyone else had this with a lyme diagnosis?
Posted 4/19/2011 6:13 AM (GMT -5)
Yes, I had both. Still have the low Vitamin D (both 25 OH and 1,25 OH are low), but have been on B12 shots since 1999 when I was diagnosed with low B12 (pernicious anemia, but not autoimmune...), so now my blood levels of B12 are ok. If I stop the shots, my level drops, despite taking oral supplements, so I know I have to get the shots due to malabsorption from my gut.

I agree both kinds of Vitamin D should be tested. It is thought best to only take Vitamin D supplements if the 1,25 OH Vitamin D level is low...
Posted 4/19/2011 7:17 AM (GMT -5)
Thanks Razzle.....you are always spot on ! Also. Lymster Thanks!
Posted 4/27/2011 11:46 PM (GMT -5)
I'm also low on both. My LLMD says this is fairly typical. But, these findings are also fairly typical of many chronic illnesses.
Posted 4/28/2011 4:08 AM (GMT -5)
Yes, I have both low as well. Many with Lyme Disease or Chronic illnesses have low levels of both Vitamin D and B-12. Are you taking anything to supplement them? I have a few good links in the "New To Lyme?...Start Here!" It is the last post posted on there. I just ordered both of these.
Posted 4/28/2011 6:41 AM (GMT -5)
We are both taking supplements now! Thanks for the link.
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