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My 17 year old daughter has been suffering with depression and is on anti depressants. she has now been told she has low B12 deficiency.

She was told she had folic acid deficiency 6 months ago and I queried her B12 level but was told it was ok. She's just had her bloods done again as I was sure...

She was told she had folic acid deficiency 6 months ago and I queried her B12 le...

•11 years ago

B12 - everything you want you r doctor to know

I have sent this to my doctor - I find hte case of the paediatrician who was B12 deficient closest to my symptoms (18 minutes in)...

I have sent this to my doctor - I find hte case of the paediatrician who was B12...

•11 years ago

Help needed - doc says tests not available on NHS, stopping my B12 - no treatment plan offered - help!

Hi, I was diagnosed with PA about 3 months ago - turns out my B12 was low (103) since 2011 and doc did nothing about it, now 65 and neurological issues. I...

Hi, I was diagnosed with PA about 3 months ago - turns out my B12 was low (103) ...

•11 years ago

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My active b12 blood says 390. Range says 191 - 663. Advice appreciated.

I am now hypo fro RAI due to Graves. Ive read on thyroid forums that b12 should be on the higher side of range for thyroxin to be absorbed. Please can anyone...

I am now hypo fro RAI due to Graves. Ive read on thyroid forums that b12 should ...

•11 years ago

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Hi all, do you think my blood results are OK?

I had been taking a b vitamin with high b12 slow released with vitamin c until about week ago. Feel very strange, detached,v tired. Thyroid peroxidise antibody...

I had been taking a b vitamin with high b12 slow released with vitamin c until a...

•11 years ago

Brighton, Sussex. B12 injections. Private Doctor?

Does anyone know where I can pay to get B12 injections in the Brighton, Sussex area of the UK? Thanks

Does anyone know where I can pay to get B12 injections in the Brighton, Sussex a...

•11 years ago

The B12 deficiency support group is trying to increase the numbers of signatures for a petition to raise the issue of diagnosis& treatment

of B12 deficiency and pernicious anaemia. If you are willing to sign (and hopefully share via any other forums you are on), the link to the petition is......

of B12 deficiency and pernicious anaemia. If you are willing to sign (and hopef...

•11 years ago

Where can you purchase B12 Shots Online? Does anyone have any recommendations?

•11 years ago

Hydroxocobalamin side-effects?

Has anyone had any side-effects with B12 injections? Since having the loading doses, I have been getting lots of spots, some on my face, but mostly on my...

Has anyone had any side-effects with B12 injections? Since having the loading do...

•11 years ago

B12 injection shortages

Is anyone else having trouble finding vitamin B12 injections? It seems there is currently a shortage!!!

Is anyone else having trouble finding vitamin B12 injections? It seems there is ...

•11 years ago

My GP says my B12 level is normal, is it?

It's 151 & my Folate level is 2.2 is that OK too

It's 151 & my Folate level is 2.2 is that OK too

•11 years ago

Saw neurologist today - he was awful - stole any hope I had, please help

I saw the neurologist today and he was awful. I had seen the opthamologist at the local hospital yesterday and he confirmed there were abnomalities with my...

I saw the neurologist today and he was awful. I had seen the opthamologist at t...

•11 years ago

Newbie Here!!! I just found out two months ago that I had a b12 deficiency.

My b12 level is 120 and about 8 months ago I found out im severe iron anemia. My neurologist is only letting me get shot once a month. I have had two now and...

My b12 level is 120 and about 8 months ago I found out im severe iron anemia. My...

•11 years ago

I am anemic, i do take B12 injection every month. Please can someone tell me whether i need to take iron tablets aswell.

The Nurse at the pharmacy advised that i do not need to take iron tablets if i am taking B12 injections.

The Nurse at the pharmacy advised that i do not need to take iron tablets if i a...

•11 years ago

Hello, I'm new. I really think that my B12 problem has never gone away due to my current symptoms. Around 15 ish years ago I was diagnosed

And I was given b12 injections. Around 5 years ago my b12 was low and I was given the injections. After my last injection, I went to health food shop and...

And I was given b12 injections. Around 5 years ago my b12 was low and I was give...

•11 years ago

MMA test

Hi Can anyone please let me know where I can get the MMA (either serum or urine) test done privately. Many thanks browny

Hi Can anyone please let me know where I can get the MMA (either serum or urine)...

•11 years ago

seeking advice on FOLATE levels - have test results - just need to figure out what they mean :-)

Hi, I finally managed to persuede the doc to test for Folate ( along with my normal blood tests) and picked up a copy of the results today - but nto sure what...

Hi, I finally managed to persuede the doc to test for Folate ( along with my no...

•11 years ago

B12 deficiency - a simple video on HOW, SYMPTOMS, natural as well as prescription TREATMENTS and what to TEST for ...

I hope you like this, I found it after following a link from a member on Thyroid UK (spareribs) for a thyroid video which was rather good. This video...

I hope you like this, I found it after following a link from a member on Thyroid...

•11 years ago

I now have B12 injections every 2 months. I have just had a blood test before my next injection was due and my level is 1200.

My doctor wants to reduce my injections to every 3 months but I feel my symptoms returning after 5 weeks. Is 1200 very high?

My doctor wants to reduce my injections to every 3 months but I feel my symptoms...

•11 years ago

Supplement sprays

Does anyone know of a good spray supplement for B12, Ferritin and Folate. Thanks

Does anyone know of a good spray supplement for B12, Ferritin and Folate. Thanks

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•11 years ago