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MTHFR Gene Mutation Testing - Anyone here had this??

Hi everyone, I have low B12, and have recently had loading injections. I am not feeling any better and I am considering having this test done. I have seen a...

Hi everyone, I have low B12, and have recently had loading injections. I am not...

sami0x

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Severe Anemia, Now got aching legs and short of breath?

Just wondering if anyone can help? I visited my GP last year as I was feeling tired, no energy,pains in stomach, coughing, and being sick. I was told that I...

Just wondering if anyone can help? I visited my GP last year as I was feeling ti...

caynsley

•8 years ago

12 Replies

B12deficiency or PA are they treated the same?

I am still waiting for the results of an if test but just wondered as the treatment is the same for both ,does it matter?

I am still waiting for the results of an if test but just wondered as the trea...

xJJx

•8 years ago

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Sublingual Methylcobalamin 1000mcg

Has anyone had a headache taking this? Will it go soon?

Moomin8

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Blue Badge Applications - Over 65's - Attendance Allowance ETC...

I have just submitted an application for a Blue Badge at our local council office. I receive Attendance Allowance - Have physio on a regular basis,...

I have just submitted an application for a Blue Badge at our local council offic...

Nytsom

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Confused

Hi All, Sorry to admit that I dont understand PA at all, only that it causes low B12. I am a thyroid sufferer, have low vitd and hypoferritininemia, which is...

Hi All, Sorry to admit that I dont understand PA at all, only that it causes lo...

Moggie

•8 years ago

22 Replies

Should I be taking a B Complex along with my injections?

Hi all, So I've seen a lot of conflicting information as to whether I should be taking a B Complex or just folic acid with B 12 injections. I am already...

Hi all, So I've seen a lot of conflicting information as to whether I should be...

sami0x

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Apple cider vinegar for acid reflux ?

has anyone tried the Apple cider vinegar for acid reflux with PA ? long term ? effects etc

has anyone tried the Apple cider vinegar for acid reflux with PA ? long term ? e...

lcunliffegizmo123

•8 years ago

15 Replies

Venous Blood Specimen

My Dr has refered me to St. Thomas's hostpital London for a Venous Blood Specimen. I was self injecting once a week but she told me to stop injecting for one...

My Dr has refered me to St. Thomas's hostpital London for a Venous Blood Specime...

TAB100

•8 years ago

7 Replies

B12 deficiency with RA

Hi I have recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and have been taking various drugs before and after diagnosis. A ppi(omeprazole) was prescribed to...

Hi I have recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and have been taking...

Moomin8

•8 years ago

8 Replies

B12 OTC in Australia

There is conflicting information about this, so I thought I'd share my experience. My first 3 vials came on prescription and were labelled: 'Prescription Only...

There is conflicting information about this, so I thought I'd share my experienc...

Paolini_Teracini

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Looking for some advice please

I am new to this site, so please bear with me. I am hoping someone can help with my issues. For the past 6 years or so I have been visiting my doctor with...

I am new to this site, so please bear with me. I am hoping someone can help wit...

Bethb99

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Is B12 available OTC in Belgium?

As there is a chance I might visit Belgium in the future, do any of you know if B12 ampoules are available over the counter from Belgian pharmacies? Can any...

As there is a chance I might visit Belgium in the future, do any of you know if ...

Sleepybunny

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Intrinsic Factor

I have found some vitamin B complex capsules(with metafolin) which contain Porcine Intrinsic Factor. Has anyone seen any sceintific evidence that this porcine...

I have found some vitamin B complex capsules(with metafolin) which contain Porci...

wedgewood

•8 years ago

4 Replies

B12 injections are made using GMO (genetically modified organisms)

I have very little knowledge about GMO and genetically engineered crops but after finding out last week that virtually all meat in British supermarkets is from...

I have very little knowledge about GMO and genetically engineered crops but afte...

Jus-tine

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Pernicnious Anaemia Injections.

Have recently been diagnosed with Pernicious Anaemia,I have had my first initial dose of five injections over a period of forty eight hours between ,I am now...

Have recently been diagnosed with Pernicious Anaemia,I have had my first initial...

Annette75

•8 years ago

3 Replies

How much potassium to take w B12?

Hi everyone, I keep reading you need to take potassium when you start taking high doses of b12 (I've had 5 loading doses recently & plan to self inject every...

Hi everyone, I keep reading you need to take potassium when you start taking hi...

sami0x

•8 years ago

4 Replies

B12 Deficiency help

Hello I'm 23, and have had blood tests done confirming that I am B12 deficient, I'm just waiting on the follow up blood tests to come back to confirm it. But...

Hello I'm 23, and have had blood tests done confirming that I am B12 deficient, ...

Darren1115

•8 years ago

2 Replies

constipation and b12

Hi. looking for some advice as I am quite new to B12 issues. I have stopped taking B12 supplements as GP wants me to stay off for a few months so he can test...

Hi. looking for some advice as I am quite new to B12 issues. I have stopped taki...

Hidden

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Can a loading dose of B12 be done daily ?

Had my first injection of 6 done yesterday morning and i am now finding it hard to get appointments that fit around work and the practice .. If I can get...

Had my first injection of 6 done yesterday morning and i am now finding it hard ...

xJJx

•8 years ago

5 Replies

So breathless

Well took the new dose of antidepressant yesterday and slept alot ,felt vacent ,knotin in stomach feels like its ther perminant .Today not taking meds till...

Well took the new dose of antidepressant yesterday and slept alot ,felt vacent ,...

Leigh6873

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Active B12 Test in Scotland

I have recently moved up north to live work in Glasgow and would like to find a hospital in Glasgow region where I can have my active B12 checked. Thanks for...

I have recently moved up north to live work in Glasgow and would like to find a ...

Ebraham

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Any link between PA and Methotrexate?

Anyone know any link between Methotrexate and PA?

Paolini_Teracini

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Pernicious Anemia

Having had b12 injections 3 monthly for 3 years for Pernicious Anemia I am told by my gp that I don't have Pernicious Anemia my levels run 1000 but I still...

Having had b12 injections 3 monthly for 3 years for Pernicious Anemia I am told ...

babs67

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Bad reaction to Methylcobalamin tablets - not sure whether to self inject Methylcobalamin now!

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with PA / low B12 a month ago, my blood levels were 148 (should be between 180 - 1000 apparently). I'd been feeling ill for about...

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with PA / low B12 a month ago, my blood levels wer...

sami0x

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Mchc

Hi can you tell me what a mchc of 358 g/l means range is (315-350) thanks,

Ozzie1234

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Tingling in tongue?

About 5 minutes ago, I just experienced this weird tingling sensation in my tongue. It started on my scalp (behind my left ear and on the crown of my head) and...

About 5 minutes ago, I just experienced this weird tingling sensation in my tong...

KCxo

•8 years ago

31 Replies

New I'd get nowere

Went to doctors told him about all my symptoms seem related to my pa ,I said could I try more jabs and see a neorologist for my tremors and wierd tics .he said...

Went to doctors told him about all my symptoms seem related to my pa ,I said cou...

Leigh6873

•8 years ago

8 Replies

FED UP with no Real outcome in sight

I've had so many blood tests searching for an answer to why I'm so tired depressed and 'achey' all the time. Although I think my GP is just humouring me with...

I've had so many blood tests searching for an answer to why I'm so tired depress...

elizabucha

•8 years ago

6 Replies

B12 Patches?

I don;t have the confidence to self-inject. I see Amazon are selling B12 patches. Does anyone know if these work as well as the injections?

I don;t have the confidence to self-inject. I see Amazon are selling B12 patche...

moonbeamX

•8 years ago

9 Replies

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All posts for February 2016

MTHFR Gene Mutation Testing - Anyone here had this??

Severe Anemia, Now got aching legs and short of breath?

B12deficiency or PA are they treated the same?

Sublingual Methylcobalamin 1000mcg

Blue Badge Applications - Over 65's - Attendance Allowance ETC...

Confused

Should I be taking a B Complex along with my injections?

Apple cider vinegar for acid reflux ?

Venous Blood Specimen

B12 deficiency with RA

B12 OTC in Australia

Looking for some advice please

Is B12 available OTC in Belgium?

Intrinsic Factor

B12 injections are made using GMO (genetically modified organisms)

Pernicnious Anaemia Injections.

How much potassium to take w B12?

B12 Deficiency help

constipation and b12

Can a loading dose of B12 be done daily ?

So breathless

Active B12 Test in Scotland

Any link between PA and Methotrexate?

Pernicious Anemia

Bad reaction to Methylcobalamin tablets - not sure whether to self inject Methylcobalamin now!

Mchc

Tingling in tongue?

New I'd get nowere

FED UP with no Real outcome in sight

B12 Patches?

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