Normal full blood count

[chrissytipps]

Can you still have pernicious anaemia with a normal full blood count level ?

[chrissytipps]

Thankyou

[Sleepybunny]

Hi,

Some links about blood tests

b12deficiency.info/b12-test...

b12deficiency.info/what-to-...

patient.info/doctor/macrocy...

labtestsonline.org.uk/under...

patient.info/doctor/folate-...

Have you had an Intrinsic Factor Antibody test yet? This can help to diagnose Pernicious Anaemia but test is not always reliable and it is still possible to have PA even if IFA test result is negative/normal range.

B12 books

"What You Need to Know About Pernicious Anaemia and Vitamin B12 Deficiency" by Martyn Hooper

Martyn Hooper is the chair of PAS (Pernicious Anaemia Society). Book is up to date with UK B12 guidelines.

"Living with Pernicious Anaemia and Vitamin B12 Deficiency" by Martyn Hooper

Has several case studies.

"Could it Be B12; An Epidemic of Misdiagnoses" by Sally Pacholok and JJ. Stuart (USA authors)

Very comprehensive book about B12 deficiency with lots of case studies.

B12 Deficiency Symptoms

pernicious-anaemia-society....

b12deficiency.info/signs-an...

b12d.org/admin/healthcheck/...

Risk Factors for PA and B12 Deficiency

pernicious-anaemia-society....

b12deficiency.info/what-are...

b12deficiency.info/who-is-a...

PAS (Pernicious Anaemia Society)

If you suspect PA it may be worth joining PAS. Based in UK but has members from around the world. They can offer support and information to PAS members.

pernicious-anaemia-society....

PAS tel no [phone] answerphone

Uk B12 documents

If you're in UK, I'd suggest reading

1) BSH Cobalamin and Folate Guidelines

b-s-h.org.uk/guidelines/gui...

Flowchart from BSH Cobalamin and Folate Guidelines

stichtingb12tekort.nl/weten...

2) BMJ B12 article

bmj.com/content/349/bmj.g5226

3) BNF British National Formulary Chapter 9 Section 1.2

Details of UK B12 treatment can also be found in BSH Cobalamin and Folate Guidelines

bnf.nice.org.uk/drug/hydrox...

cks.nice.org.uk/anaemia-b12...

B12 blogs (UK)

Martyn Hooper's blog about PA and B12 issues

martynhooper.com/

Also an interesting blog about B12 issues on "B12 deficiency Info" website.

b12deficiency.info/

I am not medically trained just someone who has struggled to get a diagnosis.

[chrissytipps in reply to Sleepybunny]

Thankyou so much for all your input x