Recently had bloodwork ran. Came back with a B1 deficiency

Recently had bloodwork ran. Came back with a B1 deficiency.
Was surprised when I saw alcohol could be a large contributor.
Reading some of the symptoms and it makes sense.
Anyone else ever had this issue? If so any suggestions?

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Thanks for sharing this! B1 deficiency is way more common in recovery than people realize, especially after long-term drinking. A lot of ppl have had success with daily B-complex supplements and eating more whole grains, nuts, and leafy greens. Keep taking care of yourself, healing happens one step at a time.

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I had to take a vitamin D supplement for a while when I stopped drinking. I still do to be honest with you.

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I thought my brain was broken for a bit. I was tingling all over my body, especially my hands and feet. Even reading the big book in meetings when I was called to read in my first 90 days was difficult.

Cutting booze and changing my diet by inadvertently adding foods rich in vitamin B made all my symptoms go away.

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