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B12 Methylcobalamin Trans dermal patches

Does anyone know a source for these patches that is legitimate?

Diduwritethat

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Steroid therapy

Hi everyone, Regulars here might remember that I posted some time ago seeking help for the gastric problems caused by my PA. Unfortunately I'm in the minority...

Hi everyone, Regulars here might remember that I posted some time ago seeking he...

expatkerry

•8 years ago

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My labs are MCH is 26.2. My RDW is 15.1.

My concern is that I might have something wrong. In my family sickle cell anemia runs on my mother's side of the family. My second cousin has that she died...

My concern is that I might have something wrong. In my family sickle cell anemia...

AjahY

•8 years ago

1 Reply

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Continued macrocytosis-advice comments invited!

I understand that my macrocytosis is not vastly out of range. However currently it is the only clinical abnormality I have and am wary of dismissing it as...

I understand that my macrocytosis is not vastly out of range. However currently ...

Booksellercate

•8 years ago

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Self inject links please

I have seen many posts in the past re sub cut SI about needle sizes etc but I cant seem to find them and my own searches provide massive choices. Could I ask...

I have seen many posts in the past re sub cut SI about needle sizes etc but I ca...

Kenbowns

•8 years ago

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B12 & blood clots

I asked about an article recently about b12 & clots which all seems to be rubbish, I have this b12 & it mentions coagulation just wondered if anyone could...

I asked about an article recently about b12 & clots which all seems to be rubbis...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Self-injecting and sharps disposal

For those who si, may I ask what you do w your sharps bins? I hadn't thought it through and didn't realise it would involve such a potential rabbit warren of...

For those who si, may I ask what you do w your sharps bins? I hadn't thought it ...

puncturedbicycle

•8 years ago

21 Replies

flue injections

Is it ok to have flue injections?

lorna59

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Keep getting infections

Hi all, I keep getting cold and chest infection, I've had 3 infection in the last month. My body temperature is 35.7. However feel very hot! Does anyone have...

Hi all, I keep getting cold and chest infection, I've had 3 infection in the las...

Tea1234

•8 years ago

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What's the Source of My Problem? Frustrated With Doctor's Response.

Hi all, Back in August I found out my B12 level was 267 and I was fortunate to be started on loading doses shortly thereafter. I am finally starting to feel...

Hi all, Back in August I found out my B12 level was 267 and I was fortunate to b...

srmika

•8 years ago

8 Replies

VitB12 result

Should I be concerned if my recent blood test showed a reading of L119 (deficient <140)

Should I be concerned if my recent blood test showed a reading of L119 (deficien...

Ali8655

•8 years ago

7 Replies

How you know what is happening at cell level

If b12 reach to blood then why it would not reach to cell or it takes time to reach to the cell level? Is symptoms only way to know that its not reaching to...

If b12 reach to blood then why it would not reach to cell or it takes time to re...

suresh786

•8 years ago

5 Replies

THE LETTER

Is it wise to include the word negligence in my letter to my doctor

may61

•8 years ago

8 Replies

Scary lumps

Hey Morning all My GP has recently decided to reduce my thyroxin from 200 to 125 saying that it unhealthy to have too much? So now l have some of my original...

Hey Morning all My GP has recently decided to reduce my thyroxin from 200 to 125...

Hidden

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Vegetarian b12 2000+ help needed

Hi , if I post all my details I hope someone can help. I'm a headteacher who only works , too tired for any play . No children of our own ( see below) so when...

Hi , if I post all my details I hope someone can help. I'm a headteacher who on...

Binky68

•8 years ago

32 Replies

Confused

Hi Its been agreed im having injectioms ih help from martyn hooper about low b12. Ive told specialist about it and he is still talking about bacterial over...

Hi Its been agreed im having injectioms ih help from martyn hooper about low b...

Mandlou

•8 years ago

16 Replies

GREAT RESULTS FOR 3 DAYS, THEN NOTHING

Hi. This is my first post, although I've been following posts for awhile. I had an immediate, fabulous result from B12 injections after the first 3, but then...

Hi. This is my first post, although I've been following posts for awhile. I had...

Dopey-Grumpy-Sleepy

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Malaga!!

Just back, and oh the luxury of going into a pharmacist and getting B12 over the counter. no problem, and what is more a set of 5 ampoules only cost 2.10...

Just back, and oh the luxury of going into a pharmacist and getting B12 over the...

jillc39

•8 years ago

3 Replies

Help needed

I visited the gp yesterday due to worsening symptoms. Hoping to get more frequent jabs. He looked through my file, stated as I have negative intrinsic it's not...

I visited the gp yesterday due to worsening symptoms. Hoping to get more frequen...

Dianebee

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Not given a full dose?

Hi there! I was diagnosed with PA 5 years ago and get my shots every 12 weeks. Last week I went to get the injection as normal. However, I noticed that the...

Hi there! I was diagnosed with PA 5 years ago and get my shots every 12 weeks. L...

squarecrisps

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Should I change to Hydroxocobalamin ?

I've been injecting for about 6 weeks. I'm using 1ml cyanocobalamin ( and have quite a stock of them) I feel OK day I inject, energy levels improved, pins and...

I've been injecting for about 6 weeks. I'm using 1ml cyanocobalamin ( and have q...

Hidden

•8 years ago

2 Replies

Am I in trouble

If on sept 9 my b12 555 on October 25 it 338 and 1 injection on that day no more for 3 months original b12 on July 7 132 Then 4 injections AM I IN TROUBLE Had...

If on sept 9 my b12 555 on October 25 it 338 and 1 injection on that day no more...

may61

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Hopefully

I started to have pain on my left side, under rib cage. It started off just as pain and three months later I am now having symptoms of anemia. The doctor said...

I started to have pain on my left side, under rib cage. It started off just as ...

Tupshaw

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Can you buy a folic acid lozenge???

Morning all. I know my question is a strange one but I have an 85 year old mum who HATES taking tablets and I need to get some folic acid into her as her...

Morning all. I know my question is a strange one but I have an 85 year old mum w...

Moggie

•8 years ago

18 Replies

Abnormal B12

Hi all,I had a blood test about 2 weeks ago,which was abnormal.My gp repeated the blood test last week.This also came back abnormal.This is B12 sorry.My GP's...

Hi all,I had a blood test about 2 weeks ago,which was abnormal.My gp repeated th...

Cordon35

•8 years ago

14 Replies

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All posts for November 2016

B12 Methylcobalamin Trans dermal patches

Steroid therapy

My labs are MCH is 26.2. My RDW is 15.1.

Continued macrocytosis-advice comments invited!

Self inject links please

B12 & blood clots

Self-injecting and sharps disposal

flue injections

Keep getting infections

What's the Source of My Problem? Frustrated With Doctor's Response.

VitB12 result

How you know what is happening at cell level

THE LETTER

Scary lumps

Vegetarian b12 2000+ help needed

Confused

GREAT RESULTS FOR 3 DAYS, THEN NOTHING

Malaga!!

Help needed

Not given a full dose?

Should I change to Hydroxocobalamin ?

Am I in trouble

Hopefully

Can you buy a folic acid lozenge???

Abnormal B12

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