One Year Later 😁

[Wwwdot]

Hi Guys

I was doing my journal tonight and I thought I would look at last year same date:

“20/4. V tired and sleepy despite good sleep. Aches extending up arms to shoulders. Shins and feet achy. “

Contrast to today:

Woke early 8.30 ish. Had good sleep. Made kombucha ketchup, did two lots of washing, made birthday cake for mum, Sunday roast for 5. Enjoyed every minute! No symptoms A- injected 4 times or every 4 hours.

And all down to you guys, your support and encouragement as GP support is non-existent and they think I am off my head injecting more than once every 12 weeks!

Who would have cooked Sunday lunch? Where would I be now without you guys?

Thank you all for sharing your recovery paths - it is so helpful to learn from others!

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[Nackapan]

Good to hear .Busy day !

[Wwwdot in reply to Nackapan]

Hi Nackapan

Yes it was a busy day and I actually enjoyed it and today I am going to take it a little slower as I know those “can do” days are a blessing not to be taken for granted.

Thank you for your kind words and support over the last year.

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[Canadian77]

Very happy for you! Gives others hope

[Wwwdot in reply to Canadian77]

Hi Canadian77

Yes last year I was too unwell to bake my mum a birthday cake so to make her an 85th birthday cake was special

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[Rexz]

You are absolutely amazing Wwwdot with too many W's in your name! How wonderful to hear. You've added much sunshine to my day! 🌞

Rexz

[Wwwdot in reply to Rexz]

Hi Rexz

Thank you for your kind words and support over the last year.

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[Wwwdot]

Hi Rexz

You are one of my sunshines! ♥️

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[Rexz in reply to Wwwdot]

Errr i'd accept maybe a partial eclipse? 😊

[Wwwdot in reply to Rexz]

NO!! Total sunshine 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[wedgewood]

News like yours is really marvellous . A joy to read your message . Very best wishes .

[Wwwdot in reply to wedgewood]

Hi Wedgewood

Yesterday was a blessing not to be taken for granted as is all the support and help from this forum.

Thank you for your kind words and support over the last year.

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[ClaireWF1346]

Fantastic. And inspiring!

[Wwwdot in reply to ClaireWF1346]

Hi ClaireWF1346

This forum is a blessing and it’s positive impact on my life cannot be over emphasised.

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[Myoldcat]

Great to hear, encouraging for us and wonderful for yiu x

[Wwwdot in reply to Myoldcat]

Hi Myoldcat

Thank you for your kind words and support.

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[brenanddave]

Yay! Go you..That is awesome, some normality! xx

[Wwwdot in reply to brenanddave]

Hi brenanddave

Yes it was a busy day and I will rest today as I don’t want to have a set back!

Thank you for your kind words and support over the last year.

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[Bertiepuss]

So lovely to hear 😍 very pleased for you. Always nice to hear stories of recovery!

[Wwwdot in reply to Bertiepuss]

Hi Bertiepus

It was a gift of a day and highly treasured. Both kids home too so it was extra special!

Thank you for your kind words and support.

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[Dylfan]

Great to hear stories of success...thx

[Wwwdot in reply to Dylfan]

Hi Dylfan

Yes it’s been an amazing last year given how it started!

Thank you for your kind words.

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[WIZARD6787]

Good effort! I am proud of you!

[WIZARD6787]

>>GP support is non-existent and they think I am off my head injecting more than once every 12 weeks!

In fairness to your GP you are on the other side of a bit odd. Although injecting more to live more fully is not odd at all just because it is uncommon. 🙂

[Wwwdot]

Hi Wiz

Thank you and you know how much I value your shared experiences and trials. Your generosity has enabled me to leap frog to a faster recovery path. I shall always be grateful to you and everyone on this forum who are so generous with their support and knowledge.

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[MorningMist]

What a contrast between this time last year and today! I’m really pleased for you - life is to be lived not just endured. 😊

It is awful though not to have a gp’s support on your journey. I haven’t told mine about self injecting. She nearly fell off her chair when she saw my last b12 result so I refused to discuss it.

[Wwwdot in reply to MorningMist]

Hi MorningMist

Thank you. I have written to my GP several times advising of my self treatment and the progress to no avail. I have asked for support with blood tests but to no avail. The last “visual” was eye rolling and being called “ridiculous”. So I go it alone. Sounds like you are in a similar situation.

I like your life is to be lived - sure is as best we can … and if by doing so we can help others all the more rewarding.

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[MorningMist]

Yes I am in a similar position and to be honest I feel quite intimidated by the whole thing. The only relevant tests I had were b12 (250 after months of supplementing) gastric parietal cell - negative and celiac screening.

I had private tests done through Blue Horizon which showed raised homocysteine but my gp said she didn’t understand the test and couldn’t interpret the result (!) despite it clearly stating the normal range. 🤔 After that no one would discuss the matter, so I have no diagnosis.