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Should I self medicate with B12 injections?

Hi, I have coeliac disease, fibromyalgia and hypothyroidism. My GP refuses to check my b12 levels as my fbc is ok. I have a poor memory and numbness in my...

Hi, I have coeliac disease, fibromyalgia and hypothyroidism. My GP refuses to ch...

angiehewitt

•7 years ago

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Have I stopped alternate day jabs too soon ?

Hi all, As previously posted, I was given a positive blood test for both IFA and PCA in October 2016, and have had usual ignorance from GP`s, so started self...

Hi all, As previously posted, I was given a positive blood test for both IFA and...

Barry1955

•7 years ago

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What kind of B12 to take while I wait to see a functional doctor

Would anyone be able to suggest a B12 supplement for me to take while I wait for an appointment with a functional doctor? I have hashimotos and terrible gut...

Would anyone be able to suggest a B12 supplement for me to take while I wait for...

FreyaMosaic

•7 years ago

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B12 making me so hungry

Hi all I've been on b12 injections for over a year now, I've had some very interesting thing happen to me during that time, such a onset of heartburn,...

Hi all I've been on b12 injections for over a year now, I've had some very int...

tammy1759

•7 years ago

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Fibromialgia

Do b12 deficiency symptoms resemble or mimic fibromialgia symptoms?

dandino100

•7 years ago

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New diagnosis of PA

Hi there. I'm so glad I found this site. I need some understanding of this disease and I need to know if there is anyone out there living a normal life after...

Hi there. I'm so glad I found this site. I need some understanding of this dise...

jpar

•7 years ago

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Advice re newbie and adenosylcobalamin deficiency

Hi all, I've been reading lots of posts and gaining lots of great advice. I wonder if someone could help me with further info. I have resorted to private...

Hi all, I've been reading lots of posts and gaining lots of great advice. I wond...

RichardsJJ

•7 years ago

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B12 levels

Just wondered if any one knows why the b12 levels have been changed. On my blood tests from my local hospital 4 years ago the range was 211-911. Now it's down...

Just wondered if any one knows why the b12 levels have been changed. On my blood...

Nrxx1234

•7 years ago

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B12 injections

Hello, I wonder if someone can advise - I have been having Vit B12 injections for the past two weeks - 5 out of 6 injections so far but I'm still suffering...

Hello, I wonder if someone can advise - I have been having Vit B12 injections fo...

glacommare

•7 years ago

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Dr suggesting me/cfs or depression

I saw my gp last Tuesday due to some ongoing symptoms that have been getting worse over the last few months, extreme fatigue, pins & needles in feet,...

I saw my gp last Tuesday due to some ongoing symptoms that have been getting wor...

KJP723

•7 years ago

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Alcohol and B12

After a couple or horrendous episodes last summer and problems for many years, my husband finally got his loading doses (they weren't plain sailing but have...

After a couple or horrendous episodes last summer and problems for many years, m...

macduck1

•7 years ago

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Pregnant and B12 - update

Hi everyone- thanks once again for all your help and advice on my last post. I'm pleased to say that I went back to my GP with my partner, ready for a fight...

Hi everyone- thanks once again for all your help and advice on my last post. I'...

stina

•7 years ago

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Did my veggie diet cause my b12 issues?

Hi. I have been having b12 injections for 3 years, my daughter also. I am worried that I caused this condition to happen to myself and to my daughter, and that...

Hi. I have been having b12 injections for 3 years, my daughter also. I am worrie...

luckymaria

•7 years ago

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But 12 injections

Sorry typo error. Since having 2 B12 injections because B12 was low at 51 NOW have tremendous thigh, hip and back pain. Thanks

Sorry typo error. Since having 2 B12 injections because B12 was low at 51 NOW ha...

pamelashep

•7 years ago

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Just started on B 12 injections

Is one of the side effects of having B12 injections the cause of tremendous hip thighs and back pain. B12 was low at 51 tested at Blue Horizon and only had 2...

Is one of the side effects of having B12 injections the cause of tremendous hip ...

pamelashep

•7 years ago

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Had blood test

had blood test last week had to have another today as my blood count was low . had test for iron deficiency. Does anyone know if this can be caused by a very...

had blood test last week had to have another today as my blood count was low . h...

duckieflapjack

•7 years ago

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Seen GP today - update

Previous Blood results Oct 2016 - B12 165.3 ng/L (197-771); Folate >20 ug/L (4.6-18.7) Feb 2017 - B12 198 ng/L (197-771); Folate 17.5 ug/L (<3 ug/L suggestive...

Previous Blood results Oct 2016 - B12 165.3 ng/L (197-771); Folate >20 ug/L (4.6...

JMN2017

•7 years ago

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Further blood results

Sorry I know i keep flooding this page with questions. I am just trying to get as much information so my doctors can't back me into a corner again. I have...

Sorry I know i keep flooding this page with questions. I am just trying to get ...

Cazzie91

•7 years ago

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Blood work

Hello everyone..I just had blood work done..my B12 was 2000..can anyone give me any ideas of what may be the problem..I dont see my Dr for 2 weeks and I am...

Hello everyone..I just had blood work done..my B12 was 2000..can anyone give me ...

EssieB

•7 years ago

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Help please

After calming down from my doctors appointment on monday. I have realised that my doctor isnt going to do the intrinsic factor test he has asked for anti...

After calming down from my doctors appointment on monday. I have realised that ...

Cazzie91

•7 years ago

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Si disposing of needles

I've started si. Phoned fareham, Hampshire council to tell them I need sharps box collection. They've sent me a form to complete, but there is a section on it...

I've started si. Phoned fareham, Hampshire council to tell them I need sharps bo...

SarahFerguson

•7 years ago

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Advice needed regarding mother inlaws blood test results

Hi there, I'm posting this on behalf of my mother in law who is 78 years old and has been hypothyroid for 22yrs. I've already posted this on the Thyroid Forum...

Hi there, I'm posting this on behalf of my mother in law who is 78 years old and...

kaz86

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Anyone interested in the history of the isolation of Vitamin B12 and its development as a 'medicine' for treatment of PA?

This is a bit of a test as it is actually my first post here. I am a New Zealander who was diagnosed with PA (IF Positive) in Jan 2016. I have found little...

This is a bit of a test as it is actually my first post here. I am a New Zeala...

Deuto

•7 years ago

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Self injection update - as promised

Hi, said I would update after a couple of weeks SI and I just wanted feedback on whether it's "normal"; I know everyone is different but shared experiences...

Hi, said I would update after a couple of weeks SI and I just wanted feedback on...

Bees88

•7 years ago

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Update from USA Ozarks.....thanks PA - Again!

It has been a while sign I have read posts, I am an American and I have been distracted by our current political situation that you all may have heard about :(...

It has been a while sign I have read posts, I am an American and I have been dis...

xyz011

•7 years ago

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Intrinsic factor test..

What does the result mean please? (Intrinsic factor antibody56 u/mL Abnormal result0 - 6u/mL) I am now on b12 injections ..

What does the result mean please? (Intrinsic factor antibody56 u/mL Abnormal re...

xJJx

•7 years ago

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Thyroid and B12 issues

Hello all, I posted this post in the thyroid forum and was advised to post here before taking any more of the supplements at the bottom of the post. I'm not...

Hello all, I posted this post in the thyroid forum and was advised to post here ...

Tills62

•7 years ago

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Can I Self Adminster without Training?

As an ex carer and someone with experience in the pharmaceutical industry I suspect the resounding answer will be "NO", but I need to ask. I'm really overdue...

As an ex carer and someone with experience in the pharmaceutical industry I susp...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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DOCTOR BANNED MY B12 INJECTION I HAVE PA

hi i have been diagnosed with pernicous anemia 18 months ago and i have been on 3 monthly injections the whole time when i was diagnosed i was in a very bad...

hi i have been diagnosed with pernicous anemia 18 months ago and i have been on ...

dannyporter

•7 years ago

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B12 injections + B12 supplements?

Hi everyone, I have just been given a course if 1mg of Hydroxocobalamin once a month for 5 months after having a blood test which came back with very low B12...

Hi everyone, I have just been given a course if 1mg of Hydroxocobalamin once a m...

gherkin93

•7 years ago

6 Replies

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All posts for March 2017

Should I self medicate with B12 injections?

Have I stopped alternate day jabs too soon ?

What kind of B12 to take while I wait to see a functional doctor

B12 making me so hungry

Fibromialgia

New diagnosis of PA

Advice re newbie and adenosylcobalamin deficiency

B12 levels

B12 injections

Dr suggesting me/cfs or depression

Alcohol and B12

Pregnant and B12 - update

Did my veggie diet cause my b12 issues?

But 12 injections

Just started on B 12 injections

Had blood test

Seen GP today - update

Further blood results

Blood work

Help please

Si disposing of needles

Advice needed regarding mother inlaws blood test results

Anyone interested in the history of the isolation of Vitamin B12 and its development as a 'medicine' for treatment of PA?

Self injection update - as promised

Update from USA Ozarks.....thanks PA - Again!

Intrinsic factor test..

Thyroid and B12 issues

Can I Self Adminster without Training?

DOCTOR BANNED MY B12 INJECTION I HAVE PA

B12 injections + B12 supplements?

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