blood test needed

[PAapr22]

Quick question group - is it good practice to get a GP blood test (stating NO to B12 test as of IM) yearly for someone with AG PA?

(Also take complex B12 supplements so being conscious about skewing results).

What bloods should I ask for ? The usual group ?

Many thanks

[Narwhal10]

Hi PAapr22,

I’m answering your question with a few questions and their answers may make things apparent.

1) Do you wish for annual blood tests to MONITOR your PA ?

2) You had Autoimmune Gastritis diagnosed by Endoscopy, did you also have a gastrin blood test ?

3) Do you keep a symptoms diary or tracker ?

4) You have a thalassaemia trait which should be on your Medical Records. I do not know which gene combination and whether that requires monitoring and/or treatment.

👍🏻

[PAapr22 in reply to Narwhal10]

Thanks for the help. I’ll try and answer.

1. I think I would like to make sure nothing else is triggered by the PA auto immune, so yes. I’ve already had the IF positive antibody confirmed and vv low b12.

2. I don’t think I had a gastrin blood test. Just the endoscopy to confirm AGPA via a gastric biopsy. Is there another name for this blood tests? I can check the medical names.

3. I used to track for the first year. But now know if I leave the b12 IM more than a week or so excessive exercise or work travelling I get weak, dizzy, fizzy, irritable, memory issues etc.

4. Correct - amazing research and memory - it’s just a beta trait, no treatment - so every full blood count shows slightly lower haemoglobin. No idea if there is any linkage. PA has larger blood cells / thalassaemia smaller blood cells !