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Pernicious Anaemia Society

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B12 anaemia

I live in Ireland and I've just had these bloods results can someone tell me if they think I'm deficient in B12 MCV 96.6. Range 83-101 MCH 33.0. Range 27-32...

I live in Ireland and I've just had these bloods results can someone tell me if ...

•10 years ago

Should I ask my doctor for more regular Vitamin B12 injections?

I have been diagnosed with Vitamin B12 and Folate deficiency about 18 months ago. After initial boost of injections, I receive injections once every 12 weeks...

I have been diagnosed with Vitamin B12 and Folate deficiency about 18 months ag...

•10 years ago

can you have a normal vit b 12 reading when the intrinsic factor is compromised?

worried sick about my sister, 7 weeks off work now due to 'severe anaemia', iron tablets have improved the FBC reading, symptoms are complicated occurring...

worried sick about my sister, 7 weeks off work now due to 'severe anaemia', iron...

•10 years ago

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What specialist should I see?

I have asked my GP to refer me to a consultant as I have Hushimotos, b12, vitiligo and now hives, the vitiligo is getting worse and I think my immune system...

I have asked my GP to refer me to a consultant as I have Hushimotos, b12, vitil...

•10 years ago

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Can anyone take a look my blood results please?

Hi. I have Graves disease and use the Thyroiduk forum, but I have had Advanced B12 blood panel done at B H due to balance problems, ringing noises in both...

Hi. I have Graves disease and use the Thyroiduk forum, but I have had Advanced B...

•11 years ago

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Symptons of B12 Deficiency: Can anyone tell me the symtons of B12 Deficiency? I am having injections *B12) every 3 MONTHS...after a few day

I start to feel very tired, low in energy, mood swings and shaky... I do suffer with low iron, ferritin and folate acid, and, have underactive thyroid...

I start to feel very tired, low in energy, mood swings and shaky... I do suff...

•11 years ago

Hi, I am Developing a device for detecting B12 deficiency. I would like to know about the devices that are available for diagnosis at home.

Devices that had been used before or are being used now to detect the amount of Vitamin B12 present in blood.

Devices that had been used before or are being used now to detect the amount of ...

•11 years ago

Pernicious Anemia Test - how do you score?

Hi, I just went tot he PAS website to check on a post I had written and unfortunately the forums are down due to maintenance - however I did see this test on...

Hi, I just went tot he PAS website to check on a post I had written and unfortun...

•11 years ago

For anyone struggling to get a diagnosis, the new BCSH guidelines on treating Cobalamin & Folate deficiencies are now available, link below:

http://www.bcshguidelines.com/documents/BCSH_Cobalamin_and_Folate_Guidelines_(2).docx.pdf

http://www.bcshguidelines.com/documents/BCSH_Cobalamin_and_Folate_Guidelines_(2)...

•11 years ago

size of syringes

What size syringes are everyone using? 1/2" or 1"? Is it critical to give shots in muscle or under the skin.

What size syringes are everyone using? 1/2" or 1"? Is it critical to give shots ...

•11 years ago

Advice, please!

I am due a blood test next week, then my 2 monthly B12 injection, the first since the loading doses. I have been much better in general, but have definitely...

I am due a blood test next week, then my 2 monthly B12 injection, the first sinc...

•11 years ago

Not sure whether to ask GP for more tests?

Hi Just wondering whether anyone can advise the best course of action for my 28 year old daughter please. She was diagnosed as having ME when 15 and for many...

Hi Just wondering whether anyone can advise the best course of action for my 28 ...

•11 years ago

Has anyone experience with B12(Hydroxocobalamin) patches ?They come in 1,000 and 5,000 microgram strengths.Would be grateful for feedback.

•11 years ago

I have been doing B-12 shots now for 20 years once monthly with a 1/2" syringe and now I was told by a New Dr. that I should do the 1" syrin

Should I keep doing my smaller syringe into the buttock under the skin not the muscle?

Should I keep doing my smaller syringe into the buttock under the skin not the m...

•11 years ago

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•11 years ago

How long does intrinsic factor antibody test take in the lab before results available? Thank you.

•11 years ago

My cousin has B12 166 and folate at 3.7. Her doctor told her he would review in 3 months.

I am outraged on her behalf. She sleeps at every opportunity and is feeling very unwell especially mentally. What should she do?.

I am outraged on her behalf. She sleeps at every opportunity and is feeling ver...

•11 years ago

Can I take B12 Complex vitimin tablets with B12 injection which I receive every 4 months? Many thanks Sian G

•11 years ago

Can someone explain why my husband's serum levels of B12 levels are always normal, his IF is equivocal, his hematologist decided he has PA.

All the other docs say "they don't buy it" as a reason for his symptoms and that he shouldn't need B12 injections but it's the only thing that helps him.

All the other docs say "they don't buy it" as a reason for his symptoms and that...

•11 years ago

B12 injection shortage in US may be over

I received a call from my pharmacy this morning that my injectable B12 is ready for pickup; I requested my refill in February. I live in Texas. Hopefully...

I received a call from my pharmacy this morning that my injectable B12 is ready ...

•11 years ago