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I am new to this site but been advised to post my blood test results for comment on this site. VITAMIN B12 341ng/L. 190-800 Folate. * >24.0 ug/L 3.9-14...

I am new to this site but been advised to post my blood test results for comment...

Foxie1234

•7 years ago

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Low heamoglobin/ferritin and giving blood

I recently had a blood test that came back with low heamoglobin and low ferritin levels which would indicate some sort of iron deficiency. With that being...

I recently had a blood test that came back with low heamoglobin and low ferritin...

gherkin93

•7 years ago

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Pregnant and GP has stopped my B12 injections!

Hi everyone, hope you can help with this one! I was diagnosed with B12 deficiency back in 2015, had my loading doses then continued to have injections every...

Hi everyone, hope you can help with this one! I was diagnosed with B12 deficienc...

stina

•7 years ago

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How much folic acid a day do you need?

I'm having weekly B12 injections, and my folic acid was 4.5 before injections (4-26 is the range). My GP says I'm fine and don't need to supplement, but others...

I'm having weekly B12 injections, and my folic acid was 4.5 before injections (4...

Laura221

•7 years ago

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update on the doctors appointment

I posted my Blue Horizon results on here last week. With some help from this forum and the thyroid forum, you were all really helpful. I booked a doctors...

I posted my Blue Horizon results on here last week. With some help from this fo...

Cazzie91

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Light glare

Does anyone else have days where the tv seems too bright or staring at a phone screen almost seems to burn into your vision?

Does anyone else have days where the tv seems too bright or staring at a phone s...

Steap

•7 years ago

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Pmol pg ng etc ...... importance of giving detailed blood levels

Hi, There's a big difference in results posted in pmol compared to pg for example but people keep posting numbers without clarifying which measurement was...

Hi, There's a big difference in results posted in pmol compared to pg for exampl...

Steap

•7 years ago

5 Replies

B12 & Iron Deficency

A few weeks ago I went to my gp surgery & saw the nurse as I was feeling more out of breath, really bad headache, loss of appetite & heavy/dull pain in my legs...

A few weeks ago I went to my gp surgery & saw the nurse as I was feeling more ou...

mand82

•7 years ago

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Help needed!

Can anyone give sound advice on self injecting, supply , technique etc. I have finally got injection once every 8 weeks from GP but not enough. Still...

Can anyone give sound advice on self injecting, supply , technique etc. I have ...

lesley12

•7 years ago

8 Replies

New to PA

Hi everyone, I am new here. I hope that you are well. I have been diagnosed with Genetic Haemochromatosis since 2011, I had a few venesections but have...

Hi everyone, I am new here. I hope that you are well. I have been diagnosed wi...

Cinderellen

•7 years ago

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Lower back pain - is it connected?

Hi all, Just hoping for a bit of advice from all you lovely, knowledgeable people. Diagnosed with under-active thyroid last year, and Hashimoto's since then....

Hi all, Just hoping for a bit of advice from all you lovely, knowledgeable peopl...

Helena12

•7 years ago

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Thank you and advice on ordering my SI kit. So nervous about it!

Hello everybody, You have all been great supporting me since September, when I heard the radio programme on the B12 Awareness Day. I have now seen the...

Hello everybody, You have all been great supporting me since September, when I h...

VickyB12

•7 years ago

6 Replies

B12 deficiency blood blisters

Hi, have suffered with blood blisters on my lips and tongue for about 6 weeks and just read that this can be B12 deficiency symptom, my B12 is 340. Has...

Hi, have suffered with blood blisters on my lips and tongue for about 6 weeks an...

Hidden

•7 years ago

17 Replies

B12 level 138 GP said no injections needed.

Hi, I got my blood results yesterday my B12 is 138 ( range 180 - 1100) folate 1.5 (range - 13) and vit d 36. Gp has prescribed tablets and said no need for...

Hi, I got my blood results yesterday my B12 is 138 ( range 180 - 1100) folate 1....

ClareV1

•7 years ago

4 Replies

B12 injections

where can I but B12 injections. I live in Morocco and they are no longer available at the pharmacies

where can I but B12 injections. I live in Morocco and they are no longer availab...

susanmachin

•7 years ago

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Further tests results (FBC and Thyroid function tests)

Hello everyone, Have been having B12 injections since 6 February at the surgery (after a long battle with GP, letter writing + enclosures of highlighted...

Hello everyone, Have been having B12 injections since 6 February at the surgery ...

JGBH

•7 years ago

26 Replies

Question about folate level and b12 serum

I've been told (I'm new have posted earlier in more detail) my folate is low - went in with symptoms of memory loss sweats heart racing feeling cold all been a...

I've been told (I'm new have posted earlier in more detail) my folate is low - w...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Ferritin Level Result Help Please

Hello everyone Haven't posted of visited for a while as been rather unwell and lots of 'things' to sort out in my life. However hope someone can enlighten me...

Hello everyone Haven't posted of visited for a while as been rather unwell and l...

Sallybones

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Info poster

Just found this on Facebook- hope it's ok to post on here. Thought it was good and to share to spread the word about PA.

Just found this on Facebook- hope it's ok to post on here. Thought it was good a...

SarahFerguson

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Awaiting results

Hi new on here today! I have been ill for over a year with the majority of PA symptoms. I am awaiting blood results on Monday 20 th and hoping this time they...

Hi new on here today! I have been ill for over a year with the majority of PA sy...

Hidden

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Si needles

I'm doubting the needles I'm using as to whether long enough. I ordered from Medicare. Can anyone adv.? I used one today for my first sI into thigh.

I'm doubting the needles I'm using as to whether long enough. I ordered from Med...

SarahFerguson

•7 years ago

8 Replies

B12 and acne risk

Hi! First post and need your advice please. I need to up my B12 but am petrified of developing acne. As I have skin issues relating to allergies/reactions and...

Hi! First post and need your advice please. I need to up my B12 but am petrified...

Hidden

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Mystery illness help thanks for reading

Hi new here and need some advice if possible I went through break up in 2007 by 2008 I had dropped from a size 16 to an 8 I was diagnosed then with irritable...

Hi new here and need some advice if possible I went through break up in 2007 by ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Happy

I'm celebrating an odd achievement. Ever since I first started getting B12 I have been struggling with dosage and frequency. I've known for quite awhile now...

I'm celebrating an odd achievement. Ever since I first started getting B12 I hav...

Galixie

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Scottish B12 petition

Hi, Just thought some of you might be interested in following the progress of this petition. http://www.parliament.scot/GettingInvolved/Petitions/PE01408

Hi, Just thought some of you might be interested in following the progress of t...

Sleepybunny

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Ampules

Does anyone use filter needles to draw up B12?

SarahFerguson

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Friday update

I saw doc. He said all looked okay..thyroid, liver and kidney function etc. B12 was still on the low side, he said. I asked him what my folate test result was...

I saw doc. He said all looked okay..thyroid, liver and kidney function etc. B12 ...

yvonneu

•7 years ago

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Serum b12 334 folate 4.5 memory and movement issues night sweats etc...

Update got my levels thread earlier gives full story what does this mean? I have felt ill for years now lots of symptoms all been down to generalised anxiety...

Update got my levels thread earlier gives full story what does this mean? I have...

Hidden

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Advice for temporary alternatives to injections?

After the usual argy-bargy I got my GP to agree to follow the guidelines and give alt-day injections until symptoms are gone (or at least as gone as they can...

After the usual argy-bargy I got my GP to agree to follow the guidelines and giv...

Cankita

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Si

Hooray, whoopie, OMG - I did it, I am now a member of the self inject club, I can't thank you all enough for all the adv. the only thing I found difficult was...

Hooray, whoopie, OMG - I did it, I am now a member of the self inject club, I ca...

SarahFerguson

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Pernicious Anaemia Society | HealthUnlocked

Pernicious Anaemia Society

All posts for March 2017

New to site

Low heamoglobin/ferritin and giving blood

Pregnant and GP has stopped my B12 injections!

How much folic acid a day do you need?

update on the doctors appointment

Light glare

Pmol pg ng etc ...... importance of giving detailed blood levels

B12 & Iron Deficency

Help needed!

New to PA

Lower back pain - is it connected?

Thank you and advice on ordering my SI kit. So nervous about it!

B12 deficiency blood blisters

B12 level 138 GP said no injections needed.

B12 injections

Further tests results (FBC and Thyroid function tests)

Question about folate level and b12 serum

Ferritin Level Result Help Please

Info poster

Awaiting results

Si needles

B12 and acne risk

Mystery illness help thanks for reading

Happy

Scottish B12 petition

Ampules

Friday update

Serum b12 334 folate 4.5 memory and movement issues night sweats etc...

Advice for temporary alternatives to injections?

Si

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