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l have P A and Hasimotos , lack of folic acid and have tried every diet to try to lose weight,has one had luck cutting out gluten from diet?

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•11 years ago

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Does anyone know of an unflavoured brand of methylcobalamin?

I am B12 deficient with a very high serum folate level. My GP didn't recognise the significance of this but I went into lockdown on my computer to find out...

I am B12 deficient with a very high serum folate level. My GP didn't recognise t...

Barbaraj

•11 years ago

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At What B12 Level Should You Be Considered For Treatment

I have been having PA symptoms for over 10 years, In the last 4 weeks I have experienced a rapid increase in tingling and numbness extreme tiredness, blurred...

I have been having PA symptoms for over 10 years, In the last 4 weeks I have exp...

toots161

•11 years ago

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Low serum ferritin

My levels are so low, under 5, anaemic too, awaiting an Iron infusion, I also ave B12 injections every 3 months, initially the Gp, who is great btw, told me I...

My levels are so low, under 5, anaemic too, awaiting an Iron infusion, I also av...

Jill60

•11 years ago

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How can I get out of the vicious circle of medication that is making my B12 deficiency worse

I was diagnosed with a stomach ulcer caused by the helicobacter pylori infection in 2009 and, after the infection cleared, was prescribed a proton pump...

I was diagnosed with a stomach ulcer caused by the helicobacter pylori infection...

sweetnessandlight

•11 years ago

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I still feel very ill after having the 3 monthly injections

when I was diagnosed my b12 level was 89. Following the 6 injections over 2 weeks I felt so much better. The pains in my joints disappeared as did my tiredness...

when I was diagnosed my b12 level was 89. Following the 6 injections over 2 week...

peteteds

•11 years ago

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Where can I find information relating to how long a person could inject hydroxocobalamin once every other day, as advised in BNF guidelines?

My GP allowed me to trial one B12 injection every other day for the period of a month after I showed him the information in the BNF guidelines relating to...

My GP allowed me to trial one B12 injection every other day for the period of a ...

gmcg

•11 years ago

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Hi, I have PA and quarterly injections and find this inadequate also did take iron supplements which doesn't agree with me. Does anyone else

have a problem with iron supplements? How does one go about having injections more frequently?

have a problem with iron supplements? How does one go about having injections m...

lupin23

•11 years ago

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Some red spot in my upper mouth and coming blood after getting b12 injection

Hi, fabruary 2012 my doctor found some erosion in my duodenum, he gives me treepol therapy, ant ppi, but I filling burning in my stomach, then doctor see my...

Hi, fabruary 2012 my doctor found some erosion in my duodenum, he gives me tree...

npno

•11 years ago

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Does spheracytosis aggrevate the symptoms of B12 deficiency?

My B12 is 160, just had my 4th injection at one a week but still have headaches and feeling exhausted; I rarely go a whole day without sleeping. Is my...

My B12 is 160, just had my 4th injection at one a week but still have headaches ...

helonlegs

•11 years ago

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Where can I get a folic acid supplement?

I've read that it's important to have a good level of folic acid when taking B12, but I can't seem to find it on sale anywhere. Are they only available on...

I've read that it's important to have a good level of folic acid when taking B12...

Braindead

•11 years ago

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Side effects of b12 injections

I have just had my 3rd b12 loading injection and have noticed I have a red rash on my lower legs and feet. has anyone else experienced this?

I have just had my 3rd b12 loading injection and have noticed I have a red rash ...

bowler

•11 years ago

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In france usually buy dodecavit (hydroxy) but problem with supply - can buy cyano but is it ok for me to use? Advice v much appreciated x

I have pa and inject hydro 0.5 mg a few times a week. I leave france soon (back to Scotland ) and because of a problem with the pharmaceutical maker of...

I have pa and inject hydro 0.5 mg a few times a week. I leave france soon (back ...

cocoloco

•11 years ago

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What is the optimal result for Active B12 in order to feel healthy - are the ranges a poor as they are for normal serum B12?

melodypond

•11 years ago

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All posts for June 2013

l have P A and Hasimotos , lack of folic acid and have tried every diet to try to lose weight,has one had luck cutting out gluten from diet?

Does anyone know of an unflavoured brand of methylcobalamin?

At What B12 Level Should You Be Considered For Treatment

Low serum ferritin

How can I get out of the vicious circle of medication that is making my B12 deficiency worse

I still feel very ill after having the 3 monthly injections

Where can I find information relating to how long a person could inject hydroxocobalamin once every other day, as advised in BNF guidelines?

Hi, I have PA and quarterly injections and find this inadequate also did take iron supplements which doesn't agree with me. Does anyone else

Some red spot in my upper mouth and coming blood after getting b12 injection

Does spheracytosis aggrevate the symptoms of B12 deficiency?

Where can I get a folic acid supplement?

Side effects of b12 injections

In france usually buy dodecavit (hydroxy) but problem with supply - can buy cyano but is it ok for me to use? Advice v much appreciated x

What is the optimal result for Active B12 in order to feel healthy - are the ranges a poor as they are for normal serum B12?

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