Hi
Does anyone know of travel insurance companies in the UK who I can get cover with.
I previously had tests for low B12 and after receiving injections up until August 2014 it was found to be self corrected and my treatment was stopped. My last haemoglobin blood count was in October 21013 and was found to be normal.
However now the travel insurance companies are requesting haemoglobin results within the last 12 months. How can I give them results for tests I haven't had done or needed according to the doctor that discharged me? I am in the UK, has anyone else come across this?
Thanks,
Linda.
Hi you could get this via your GP if they really need it. Are you feeling OK off the B12? It seems a bit odd that you would be low in B12 if you have a normal diet. Your B12 results would have been high/normal range due to injections rather than self-correcting. At the end of the day, it is how you feel that matters. In any case, it would probably be worthwhile getting your blood count and B12/folate rechecked if you have had no supplements since August.
Thanks for the reply. I realise that my B12 levels have not self corrected and that the levels are higher due to the injections, however it was a gastroenterologist and my GP who decided I’m better.
Therefore if I have been discharged by the hospital & GP with no problems why am I being asked for further tests? My problem now is that I’m in a no man’s land where I cannot get treatment as there is ‘nothing wrong’ but cannot get travel insurance because I had B12.
I have tried 2 travel insurance companies and they both refuse to insure me without the blood test but why would the GP agree to do this if previously he decided there is nothing wrong including the original haemoglobin test done in October 2013.
Regards,
Linda.
Oh dear, that's awful. The only think I can suggest is going back to your GP and asking if they will do a letter for insurance company or better still recheck your bloods to ensure they are OK.
Thanks again for the reply. Unfortunately I left it too late this time, not realising they would ask for this. In future I will perhaps go to my GP and request either a letter or blood tests as you suggested.
Just have to hope my luggage doesn't go missing!
Thanks,
Linda.