My blood tests are borderline low for B12 my gp call it normal just got a new gp he also calls it normal.
I had a blood test done with Medicheck report recommended a blood test Methlmaloni MMA. B12 borderline low.
I have been supplementing with Better You oral spray and a B vitamin complex.
I asked gp for a MMA or a Pernicious Anaemia both were refused.
I have been blaming all my problems on levothyroxine im extremely sensitive to it and have been struggling but after reading some of the syptoms of B12 deficiency i seem to have many of the symptoms i want to rule out if its the B12 thats making me feel unwell.
I will have to pay for the blood tests so which one do i go for and which one will my gp actually take notice of as in the past when ive mentioned Medicheck they have pulled a face as if to say we dont take any notice of that.
PA OR MMA??
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Oh I have an intrinsic factor on my results didn't know what it was. It doesn't say antibody just intrinsic factor and I think I saw homesciestien somewhere too. I have no ranges on my test do you know what the nonrmal number would be for intrinsic ? Thanks.
Each CCG/Health Board/NHS hospital trust will have its own local guidelines on treatment/diagnosis of B12 deficiency. I suggest you track down the local guidelines on B12 deficiency for your part of UK and compare them with BSH, BNF and NICE CKS links.
Point 5 is about being symptomatic with an in range serum B12 result. Point 5 mentions Functional B12 Deficiency, where there is plenty of B12 in the blood but it's not getting to where it's needed in the cells so the patient shows signs of B12 deficiency.
Letters avoid face to face confrontation with GP and allow patient time to express their concerns effectively.
Best to keep letters as brief, to the point and polite as possible. It's harder to ignore a letter in my opinion. Keep copies of any letters sent or received.
HiIve been on it now for 10 days and i can't honestly say i feel any better. I struggle to get going in the mornings lack of energy wake up tired and seem to get more tired in the afternoons. On waking i have numbness in my fingers and pins and needles that wears off after i move them about. I thought i was going to feel so much better i still think i need some T3 but its down to my consultant to decide to give it to me although it could be my low B12 and not the levo but i keep being told its normal but its borderline low. Ive been supplementing with B12 but
havent noticed any difference. Im going to have a private PA blood test to see if i absorb B12 at least then i can rule it out and concentrate on getting my consultant to sort out my meds.
Im seriously thinking about seeing a private endo. To be honest im absolutely worn out with it all.
I'll give it another 7/10 days maybe it takes a while to work. I'll let you know how it goes.
Are you thinking of having it?
The brand is Tevo ive been told its not like the Tevo tablets. I dont know if liquid levo brands are all different like the tablets. Also i have noticed my stomach looks swollen and my weight has increased, ive also noticed my hair texture has changed its flat and looks thin.
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