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West of Scotland Thyroid/B12d Support Group: next meeting Thursday 25 August 2016

Grab a drink from the counter and come and join our friendly, informal group on the sofas at the front of the café on Thursday, 25 August 2016 from 7pm to 9pm...

Grab a drink from the counter and come and join our friendly, informal group on ...

SailingBy

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Will B12 patches affect blood test for Intrinsic Factor.

Saw GP yesterday. After going round in circles for some time he agreed a blood test for I.F. My B12 ( private blood test I had done as GP wasn't interested)...

Saw GP yesterday. After going round in circles for some time he agreed a blood ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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B12 and stroke

I am a PA sufferer and have had my initial loading doses of B12. Now due my first three monthly dose. With the aid of B12 boostspray have managed quite well....

I am a PA sufferer and have had my initial loading doses of B12. Now due my firs...

Bevsusan

•8 years ago

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Results 7weeks after loading doses

Serum b12 550 Intrinsic Factor 2.2 u/'m range (00-25) ref range 0-20=negative Serum folate 18 Any advice on intrinsic factor

Serum b12 550 Intrinsic Factor 2.2 u/'m range (00-25) ref range 0-20=negative Se...

Justified

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Advice re: blood results and tiredness please

Hi there, I am exhausted all the time. Work full time, unable to do anything fun in the evenings/weekends as I just need to rest. Four months ago my ferritin...

Hi there, I am exhausted all the time. Work full time, unable to do anything fu...

clarest

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Frustration & Endoscopy wait

Hello everyone. I've been waiting a while for my intrinsic factor test result. Decided to chase up the doctors to see what was happening. Phoned them up this...

Hello everyone. I've been waiting a while for my intrinsic factor test result. D...

Kyle3

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Feeling tired but got to keep going for sake of my daughters.

Good Evening Everyone, I had my b12 injection last week but alright feel tired so I bought some b12 spray and have started using it. I'm just wondering whether...

Good Evening Everyone, I had my b12 injection last week but alright feel tired s...

Bentleyboo

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Dr David's power patch - any good?

Has anyone used these? Just been delivered so away to try them 🙂

Carolyn1964

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Help needed, I'm new here!

I am 25 years old. For years I have suffered with extreme fatigue I was tested for iron deficiency anaemia which was negative so just put it down to life being...

I am 25 years old. For years I have suffered with extreme fatigue I was tested f...

LSiddall

•8 years ago

7 Replies

My first post and question.

I am wating to go for a blood test for PA but because I feel so ill (dizzy,tired,tinnitus) my daughter has bought me some B12 Boost oral spray. My question is...

I am wating to go for a blood test for PA but because I feel so ill (dizzy,tired...

getfitviv

•8 years ago

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Three months on injections...blood work still iffy

In March-April I was going back and forth to the doctor with the following symptoms: lightheadedness/faintness, dizziness, weakness, joint pain, weak legs...

In March-April I was going back and forth to the doctor with the following sympt...

Booksellercate

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Could this be a potassium problem.. advice?

Hey again guys! I'm going to try to cut the pain with my outer chest/collarbone area short. About 3 weeks after beginning treatment for PA (twice weekly shots...

Hey again guys! I'm going to try to cut the pain with my outer chest/collarbone ...

Ladyawkward

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Awesome!

Yesterday I had, in the words of my 13 year old, an awesome day! I went to Go Ape and completed the course with my partner and 2 of our children and am so...

Yesterday I had, in the words of my 13 year old, an awesome day! I went to Go Ap...

Jennie16

•8 years ago

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My latest update on my health and employment situation.Gutted and tired due to my husbands action.Wishing I was on holiday.

Morning all,sorry it's been a long time in writing but I've been so busy.I am now working full-time,I am getting offers of work from the agencies still and if...

Morning all,sorry it's been a long time in writing but I've been so busy.I am no...

Nicky-Richards

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Positive ANA and TSH 1.1. A Quick Question Prior to GP Appointment

Hello All. Blood tests in April showed a positive ANA (titre 1:40 homogeneous pattern), which my GP ignored. Another ANA test done by the gastrologist a few...

Hello All. Blood tests in April showed a positive ANA (titre 1:40 homogeneous pa...

Foggyme

Administrator•8 years ago

13 Replies

Normal drop in blood serum levels

Hi all, Does a drop in blood serum levels from 1000+ after injections to 340 over a 2year period with no jabs mean therr are or aren't absorption issues?...

Hi all, Does a drop in blood serum levels from 1000+ after injections to 340 ove...

cefjarth

•8 years ago

1 Reply

A little confusion ......

Hi all .... On my 4 th week of alternate days of b12 injections after my diagnosis of PA.. Disturbingly I requested my back bloods results and I had previously...

Hi all .... On my 4 th week of alternate days of b12 injections after my diagnos...

Abijah

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Where can I order Methylcobalamin

Hi Everyone Im being a complete numpty, have ordered injections before but cant remember where from. What are my fastest options? Thank you !

Hi Everyone Im being a complete numpty, have ordered injections before but cant ...

csavery

•8 years ago

5 Replies

PA and vit d deficiency

Hi, I'm new to this forum. I Was diagnosed 3 years ago with PA and for the last 18 months have had my injections every 6 weeks. Was still having problems...

Hi, I'm new to this forum. I Was diagnosed 3 years ago with PA and for the last ...

Maadkins

•8 years ago

17 Replies

Newbie getting good vibes - Hello!

Hey everyone, I'm Katie, 34, from Glasgow. I've recently been diagnosed with PA after presenting with a painful tongue, tingling in arms/hands and fatigue. I...

Hey everyone, I'm Katie, 34, from Glasgow. I've recently been diagnosed with PA ...

Ktg_uk

•8 years ago

8 Replies

I'm new here.

HI my wife is 73 years of age and was diagnosed with pa about 20 years ago after many, many visits to our Dr. It wasn.t until our regular doctor was on holiday...

HI my wife is 73 years of age and was diagnosed with pa about 20 years ago after...

granvilleS7

•8 years ago

29 Replies

What Blue Horizon bloodwork should I get done?

Dad is getting worse by the day .... clarithromycin seems to be making no difference! I was thinking of the Blue HorizonComprehensive Plus test - covers FBC,...

Dad is getting worse by the day .... clarithromycin seems to be making no differ...

sandramcgregor

•8 years ago

1 Reply

Please Could I Ask For Someone's Help? I Am So Confused!!!

Hello to one and all. This is my first post - (yep! A newby!) - but it may also be my last as I don't even know if I should be on here. I shall set out the...

Hello to one and all. This is my first post - (yep! A newby!) - but it may also...

Hidden

•8 years ago

27 Replies

Legs!!!!

Can anyone give me any exercise tips for my legs or anything that will help make them move!!?? Every morning they are worse and I'm now using a stick for...

Can anyone give me any exercise tips for my legs or anything that will help make...

Carolyn1964

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Almost there...

Went to the Neurorolgicoll Rehabiltuyation consultant (need the f****g B12, already!), had the discussion - on 21st of July. Booked appointment in advance with...

Went to the Neurorolgicoll Rehabiltuyation consultant (need the f****g B12, alre...

Schenks

•8 years ago

24 Replies

Blood test result of 198

Hi New here. Have been feeling awful for weeks. Started with feeling very short of breath, even if not exerting myself, dizziness, total exhaustion. Last...

Hi New here. Have been feeling awful for weeks. Started with feeling very short ...

Hidden

•8 years ago

8 Replies

thrombocytopenia

I had posted a pic of the strange red "bruising" under the skin on my left leg. I had several of these and even the doctor didn't know what they were. Someone...

I had posted a pic of the strange red "bruising" under the skin on my left leg. ...

Justified

•8 years ago

10 Replies

OH FOR A DOC MARTIN!!

very short post as that is all I am capable of at the mo then will try and find energy to get dressed. After awful GP phone call yesterday all I can say is...

very short post as that is all I am capable of at the mo then will try and find ...

Sallybones

•8 years ago

16 Replies

Hacking the B12 Injection Hurdle (I hope)

Hi everyone, I'm new here so you know what that means...(dumb questions). Since I don't want to go the gp route with the all the hassles and expense. I've...

Hi everyone, I'm new here so you know what that means...(dumb questions). Since ...

dogmman10

•8 years ago

41 Replies

Does dental anaesthetic mess up B12?

I was half way through my loading dose of B12 for PA and doing OK...brain fog leaving, breathing better, pins and needles decreasing...until last Tuesday when...

I was half way through my loading dose of B12 for PA and doing OK...brain fog le...

Daisy77

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Pernicious Anaemia Society | HealthUnlocked

Pernicious Anaemia Society

All posts for August 2016

West of Scotland Thyroid/B12d Support Group: next meeting Thursday 25 August 2016

Will B12 patches affect blood test for Intrinsic Factor.

B12 and stroke

Results 7weeks after loading doses

Advice re: blood results and tiredness please

Frustration & Endoscopy wait

Feeling tired but got to keep going for sake of my daughters.

Dr David's power patch - any good?

Help needed, I'm new here!

My first post and question.

Three months on injections...blood work still iffy

Could this be a potassium problem.. advice?

Awesome!

My latest update on my health and employment situation.Gutted and tired due to my husbands action.Wishing I was on holiday.

Positive ANA and TSH 1.1. A Quick Question Prior to GP Appointment

Normal drop in blood serum levels

A little confusion ......

Where can I order Methylcobalamin

PA and vit d deficiency

Newbie getting good vibes - Hello!

I'm new here.

What Blue Horizon bloodwork should I get done?

Please Could I Ask For Someone's Help? I Am So Confused!!!

Legs!!!!

Almost there...

Blood test result of 198

thrombocytopenia

OH FOR A DOC MARTIN!!

Hacking the B12 Injection Hurdle (I hope)

Does dental anaesthetic mess up B12?

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