Intrinsic Factor test Negative :-(

[Bekg2k]

Hi guys

I'm hoping someone can advise me what to do now. I recently got my bloods back for the IF antibody test and it was negative. My symptoms got better when I had my b12 loading doses, I've looked back at past bloods and my b12 levels have always been low or on the low side for the last 10+ years. I have a lot of the possible PA symptoms and in the past was given a label of Fibromyalgia which I don't believe is correct. I've got a dr appt this afternoon to discuss these results and I'm worried my dr will dismiss the possibility that it could be PA but it would make a lot of sense. Can anyone advise what else I can do or request? I live in the uk and I cant afford to go private...Thanks in advance

[fbirder]

I hope this isn’t too late.

Print this out. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi...

Highlight the bit on page 500 that says,

the finding of a negative IFAB assaydoes not therefore rule out pernicious anaemia

[Bekg2k in reply to fbirder]

Thanks guys just on my way now I'll let you know the outcome!

[Nackapan]

I've also tested negative for PA. It hasn't affected my treatment so far. Theses tests are unreliable.

Hoping your Gp treats your symptoms.

[Bekg2k in reply to Nackapan]

Ok so my dr was really nice and has agreed to try 2 monthly b12 jabs along with some vitamin d and folate supplements and we'll see if it starts making a difference so it's a start! Thanks for the advice

[Nackapan in reply to Bekg2k]

Good. Thanks for letting us know how you got on. Keep a diary and log your progress .

Hoe you feeling improvements soon.