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Do I not require blood test for folic acid anymore

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Diagnosed by haematologist 33 years ago folic acid deficiency, twenty years later doctor told me did not need it, hence two years later very anemic back on folic acid, 3 years later vitamin B injections for four months as well as usual tablets 2 years later (now) doctor does not test for this any more, is this correct can anyone advise please

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Yes. you need blood tests including B12 folic acid D as you have a tendency to revert. you may need to monitor why your system reverts. Best to do the tests privately. Its your health.

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Thank you Any advice on how to do this privately

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I believe Blue Horizon co uk offers various tests. You could ask at a different practise for NHS tests.

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Waiting for results also got a form to go back to previous practice thank you

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Thought that was all I would ever have to do when told I needed a course of injections two years ago so confusing need to go to medical school I think

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I am confused.

I've not heard of people having folic acid injections.

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Sorry meant to say vitamin b12 not folic acid

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