Brain like a fog !

[Paleone]

Hi all,

I'm new here, I'm a mature student half way through my study course when I started to struggle with recalling stuff I'd learned and generating words for essays. That was over 8 months ago my tutors were helpful but I didn't know I was B12 B9

Deficient until a recent blood result . They called me within a day or so with the result but then said the dr would be in touch. In the meantime I'm pretty yuk.. but the brain fog is the clincher! It's hard to believe that a bit can cause this problem but since the dr seems to think it not urgent I don't know what to feel. I may not have PA so I don't know if I should bother you guys but I wondered if you might have some advice.

Thanks

[Paleone]

Hi beginner 1 .. thanks for your reply. I don't have a copy yet as I was called before all the blood tests have been completed there was rather a long list. Thyroid which my late mother had (hyper) was tested for as well as blood count etc and liver function but I don't know about these yet. I will try to get a copy when it comes in. Apparently they told me the iron is low also but that was no surprise because it's been on the low side before and I've taken supplements prescribed by dr. My main concern was the neuro symptoms that have been progressing for quite a few months. Thank you for the PA symptoms list .. I'm sure it will be very helpful. I guess I just got to be patient not my strongest point when it comes to health ! Any advice at this stage is very welcome.

[Paleone]

Thanks beginner 1 .. it's just nice to know your not alone in this even though we all wish each other great health.

Yes I am concerned about the length of time that I inadvertently ignored the symptoms because I'd been so busy. When I started to slow up I couldn't ignore it. However getting them to diagnose the cause is requiring a lot of effort as in the past I have been fobbed off at the dr. Probably why eventually you just try getting on with it until you can't ignore it.

Just hope my gp has some solution!

Thanks for your advice it really helps

[Paleone]

Hi beginner 1 thanks again for your reply it turns out that I don't have PA so sorry I bothered you guys. However I have been prescribed both iron and folate supplements but they say Im not anemic! When I mentioned the neuro systems affecting study the dr said well low iron can affect concentration but surely if it can affect connection your probably anemic right? So I have to stuff for several months now and then wait to see if symptoms fade. It's all a bit of a conundrum and I'm concerned my brain fog might not improve without proper treatment before I restart study again ! However it was good to get some advice

Thanks

[Paleone]

Hi beginner 1.. great advice when I pick up prescriptions I'll get a copy .

Thanks again !

[Paleone]

Hi beginner 1 posted my results on forum any ideas ? Sorry to bother you guys ?