This forum seems to be full of stories about un-helpful and un-sympathetic GPs, so I am sure, you will be glad to hear my (totally different story).
It started with a phone call a week ago on Friday from my GP, to tell me that I probably have pernicious anaemia (I had a routine blood test couple of days before).
Not surprising, considering long history of hypothyroidism.
On Monday I have started my two weeks of every other day injections.
Did a bit of research (including reading a lot of posts here - thank you!)
Discovered the connection with my peripheral neuropathy (an old problem up to this point considered idiopathic and un-treatable) and found:
"Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of cobalamin and folate disorders"
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi...
"...The BNF advises that patients presenting with neurological symptoms should receive 1000 μg i.m. on alternate days until there is no further improvement..."
"...Those with initial neurological deficit should receive hydroxocobalamin 1000 μg i.m. every 2 months..."
Pointed my GP to this info and today my treatment has been revised to follow above recommendations.
A lot of things have happened since a Friday week ago, I still feel shit, but a lot happier with my treatment and where things are going!
