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Pernicious Anaemia Society

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Is my Vitamin B12 level low?

Hi I'm new to this community but I've been with the Thyroid UK community since May 2013. I am suffering from Hashimoto's but I've also had tests done to check...

Hi I'm new to this community but I've been with the Thyroid UK community since M...

•11 years ago

I have been asked by my GP to pay for my B12 ampules! Is this normal?

Hi everyone, with help from another B12 support website I sourced acetic acid free B12, it's Cobalin H Hydroxocabalamin. A woman who advised of this gets it...

Hi everyone, with help from another B12 support website I sourced acetic acid fr...

•11 years ago

Does anyone still get constant symptoms after having injections?

I was diagnosed with PA over 15 months ago now, however I still get my worst symptom ( which is bad nerve pain) does this happen to anyone else? I keep being...

I was diagnosed with PA over 15 months ago now, however I still get my worst sym...

•11 years ago

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Just got Active B12 result back and surprised. Advice please.

Hi Just rang G.P. for result for my Active B12 test I sent to St. Thomas Receptionist said it is 107 range 25 to 108 so I am right at the top of the range. I...

Hi Just rang G.P. for result for my Active B12 test I sent to St. Thomas Recepti...

•11 years ago

How long before improvement after B12 injection

My husband had his first B12 injection last Tuesday. Since then he has been feeling worse which I understand is quite common. Yesterday he seemed to buck up...

My husband had his first B12 injection last Tuesday. Since then he has been feel...

•11 years ago

Intrinsic factor antibody test result?

Can anybody tell me what the normal levels are for this test as my blood result came back with a level of 1, totally confused and receptionist couldn't advise...

Can anybody tell me what the normal levels are for this test as my blood result ...

•11 years ago

if hydroxocobalamin is refrigerated does that make it useless or is it OK after being warmed back to room temperature?

•11 years ago

Acetic Acid Free B12 Injection?

Hi everyone, I started my B12 injections this afternoon. Because I have Interstitial Cystitis I have to be as acid free as possible. I asked my GP for the...

Hi everyone, I started my B12 injections this afternoon. Because I have Interst...

•11 years ago

Follow up re husbands B12 level 229

Hi Just to follow up from last post. My husband went for his G.P. appt. and just as we thought G.P. said he was in 'range' (level 229 range 180 - 1100) We both...

Hi Just to follow up from last post. My husband went for his G.P. appt. and just...

•11 years ago

Does anyone know if taking high dose folate and ferritin will affect active b12 test?

Hi, I'm new here. Long story short- I've been sick a while now. I'm 26, and when I was 15 I had my first migraine with aura. Over time I had them more and...

Hi, I'm new here. Long story short- I've been sick a while now. I'm 26, and when...

•11 years ago

Serum B12 level 229

Hi My husband has had a range of blood tests at the surgery this week as he has been feeling really out of sorts. Before she agreed to do the tests the G.P....

Hi My husband has had a range of blood tests at the surgery this week as he has ...

•11 years ago

How do I convince my doctor to give me injections?

Hi everyone, this is my first post. I was diagnosed low B12 10 years ago by a dermatologist checking my bloods. I had suddenly developed psoriasis in my...

Hi everyone, this is my first post. I was diagnosed low B12 10 years ago by a ...

•11 years ago

Does eye twitching affect your vision?

I have been researching eye twitching and found that it is a symptom of PA. It has got so bad that the picture of what I am looking at is now also moving in...

I have been researching eye twitching and found that it is a symptom of PA. It h...

•11 years ago

Active B12 Test

Hi With regards my last question, I have just reread the transport info to send the sample to St Thomas and I am wondering if the practise nurse will just give...

Hi With regards my last question, I have just reread the transport info to send ...

•11 years ago

Should I start supplementing with sublinguals?

I have my b12 injections 3 monthly but have been getting the return of tingling in my feet and hands after about 2 months. I asked my GP if I could have...

I have my b12 injections 3 monthly but have been getting the return of tingling ...

•11 years ago

Active B12 Test - Do I need to fast

Hi I am due to have an active B12 test, Do I need to fast before or can I eat and drink as normal? Thankyou browny

Hi I am due to have an active B12 test, Do I need to fast before or can I eat an...

•11 years ago