'I was diagnosed with a vitamin B12 deficiency after suffering from extreme fatigue and dizzy spells' ()
<img src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/person-taking-vitamin-b12-tables-individual-checking-mouth-ulcers.jpg?id=58164385&width=1245&height=700&coordinates=0%2C0%2C0%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>Unknown to many, a vitamin B12 deficiency can be serious as it could lead to nerve damage and neurological problems if left untreated.</p><p>A content creator described the symptoms she felt before being diagnosed with a vitamin B12 deficiency.</p><h3></h3><br/><p>Tasha Newcombe spoke on TikTok about how she suffered "quite badly" with her health. </p><p>She said: "I suffered with extreme fatigue, lack of energy, dizzy spells, passing out and pins and needles in my hands and feet.</p><h3></h3><br/><img alt="Tasha sharing her vitamin B12 symptoms" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="48f20a9dccc917fe34192b5cba642df7" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="3c3fe" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/tasha-sharing-her-vitamin-b12-symptoms.png?id=58154793&width=980"/><h3></h3><br/><div class="embed-latest"></div><p>"I also used to suffer with mouth ulcers when I used to get run down. My immune system was pretty bad, to be honest."</p><p>After dealing with these health worries, Tasha went for a blood test where she discovered she had a lack of vitamin B12.</p><p>The TikToker said: "I do have to get injections, pretty much for the rest of my life because my body does not produce the B12 as much as it could.</p><p>"I get the injections every three months but I do get lagged down in between those from when I have them first done and towards the end."</p><h3></h3><br/><div class="embed-dontmiss"></div><p>Tasha noticed a difference in herself as she would feel "really run down" and lose her motivation.</p><p>She stated: "One thing I have been trying and am loving is the B12 liquid complex. I take these every morning religiously now and see such a change in myself and the way my body is functioning.</p><p>"I am less tired and more motivated and they do not hurt as bad as the injections."</p><p>The content creator still has to have her injections every three months, but the liquid complex helps her along.</p><h3></h3><br/><div class="embed-mostread"></div><p><strong>LATEST DEVELOPMENTS</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/health/how-to-live-longer-centenarian-daily-snack" target="_self">How to live longer: Supercentenarian who lived to 117 ate her go-to snack 3 times a day</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/health/heart-attack-how-to-reduce-risk-fish" target="_self">Heart attack: 5 'best foods' to add to your weekly shop to lower your risk of cardiac events</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/health/longevity-foods-improve-heart-health-brain-function" target="_self">'Helps slow down ageing': Nutritionist names foods that improve 'heart health and brain function'</a></li></ul><h3></h3><br/><img alt="Man holding his face in pain" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="4d2476f965e550a345b9cda6378490ce" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="2980a" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/man-holding-his-face-in-pain.jpg?id=51864914&width=980"/><p>She added: "It is vital for me to have [injections], but the liquid complex is a great top-up in between."</p><p><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/health/vitamin-b12-deficiency-symptoms-feeling" target="_blank">Another individual described the symptoms they felt before being diagnosed with a vitamin B12 deficiency.</a> </p><p>They said: "I woke up with a weakened right leg. Strangest feeling ever. I was totally confused.</p><p>"Then my left leg went weak to the same degree as my right leg. Needless to say, I was terrified."</p>
