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BLOOD TEST RESULTS - WOULD APPRECIATE HELP IN UNDERSTANDING THEM !!

I wrote a post earlier in the year from Spain. My B12 was two weeks overdue and I was trying to find where I could buy supplies of B12, namely hydroxcobalmin,...

I wrote a post earlier in the year from Spain. My B12 was two weeks overdue and ...

SusanMargaret47

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Urobilinogen

Could anyone tell me the significance of urobilinogen showing on a lab stick urine test please ? With relation to possible PA ? Whites of eyes now very...

Could anyone tell me the significance of urobilinogen showing on a lab stick uri...

Jesswoozer1

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Alternative to Injections

Having just been diagnosed with low B12, I'm waiting for my follow up GP appointment and in the meantime been reading up on the treatment through these pages....

Having just been diagnosed with low B12, I'm waiting for my follow up GP appoint...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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B12 Absorption ??? Do I have absorption problem or not ?

1- If you have plenty of meat, chicken in your diet and your B12 comes very low in blood results does that mean you have a "definite" absorption problem ? 2 -...

1- If you have plenty of meat, chicken in your diet and your B12 comes very low ...

Ryaan

•7 years ago

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High b12

Hi..I am new to this. I take my lab two weeks ago an my result came back hi..my b12 was high. It was 1168 is that ok. Should I worry.

Hi..I am new to this. I take my lab two weeks ago an my result came back hi..my ...

Kierra1234

•7 years ago

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chronic dull lower right abdominal pain

I have been having this type of achey pain for about 3 months. Sometimes it will go away for days or even weeks and then "flair up" and cause irritating pain...

I have been having this type of achey pain for about 3 months. Sometimes it wil...

Hidden

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Doctors cannot make up their mind!

Hi, I'm 21 and have neuropathy and cannot tolerate the cold and am tired. ALL tests that are possible for thyroid have been run and are good, antibioties are...

Hi, I'm 21 and have neuropathy and cannot tolerate the cold and am tired. ALL te...

Crzygirl

•7 years ago

1 Reply

ATP

Hi, Just wondered if any of you had taken ATP, Adenosine Triphosphate and whether it helped with fatigue and if there any possible side effects from taking......

Hi, Just wondered if any of you had taken ATP, Adenosine Triphosphate and whethe...

Sleepybunny

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Injections Stopped by GP

Was diagnosed with PA 2 years ago and been on injections every 3 months since then. Was due for my next injection last Wednesday - about 15 minutes before I...

Was diagnosed with PA 2 years ago and been on injections every 3 months since th...

Simba01

•7 years ago

7 Replies

PA

Hi everyone, I wanted to share if it is any use the things I use to help my PA. I have found after much research and trial and error that for myself that, Iron...

Hi everyone, I wanted to share if it is any use the things I use to help my PA. ...

kmalbasich

•7 years ago

8 Replies

To take or not to take?

I had a polyp removed on Friday. It went fine and a chemical cauterization was done to halt the bleeding. A day later it became clear that the cauterization...

I had a polyp removed on Friday. It went fine and a chemical cauterization was d...

Galixie

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Bit off topic! Am on b12 inj, now diag with hypothyroid and looking at iodine/ adrenal testing, any advice on tests for these please?

Hi, I've recently been advised to take thyroid treatment, as well as my monthly b12 injections as the dr believes my thyroid levels could be affecting the...

Hi, I've recently been advised to take thyroid treatment, as well as my monthly ...

Jo5454

•7 years ago

6 Replies

UPDATE ON MY B12 DEFICIENCY

I started self injecting b12on the 15th of Feb 2017 and my improvements are I can now walk toe to heel the length of our room whereas previously as soon as...

I started self injecting b12on the 15th of Feb 2017 and my improvements are I ca...

PaulFoster

•7 years ago

6 Replies

30g needle for IM injections of B12

My dr has me using 30g needles for IM injections of B12. I like them because I don't feel anything when I give myself an injection I have been reading that...

My dr has me using 30g needles for IM injections of B12. I like them because I ...

Nancyj345

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Desperate!

After 18 months of significant symptoms of B12 deficiency taking metformin, having hypothyroidism and asking my GP if they would draw blood so I could send...

After 18 months of significant symptoms of B12 deficiency taking metformin, havi...

Indi40

•7 years ago

13 Replies

Solgar B12 Sublingual 5000mg price nearly doubled

I just went to order more Solgar B12 sublingual 5000mg and got a shock. The price has almost doubled from £12.70 to £24.95 since December 2016 and it is being...

I just went to order more Solgar B12 sublingual 5000mg and got a shock. The pric...

carer999

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Help please with diagnosing PA.

Hi, I have written a few posts before and have been delighted with the good advice received. To give background I have severe Iron deficiency anaemia which is...

Hi, I have written a few posts before and have been delighted with the good advi...

Cn13

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Scared

Hi. I'm 34 year old female. Was told yesterday my B-12 in extremely low. Dr wanted to start shots right then I said no out of fear. I also have low vitamin D...

Hi. I'm 34 year old female. Was told yesterday my B-12 in extremely low. Dr want...

Dredre112

•7 years ago

29 Replies

Help : got a worrying letter from haematology to GP and appointment Tuesday

Have tried really hard to send the letter from library scanner with help but no luck so will cover some main points as I haven't got much time left: "...We are...

Have tried really hard to send the letter from library scanner with help but no ...

Cherylclaire

Forum Support•7 years ago

16 Replies

Post injection blues

I've had a great week after my first b12 injection (9 days ago) but yesterday and very much so today I'm shattered. They don't want me to take any additional...

I've had a great week after my first b12 injection (9 days ago) but yesterday an...

Steap

•7 years ago

5 Replies

MMA & IF Testing - supplements

Hi, I've read on the pinned post about not supplementing before the above tests but it doesn't say how long to stop before. I had bloods taken on Tuesday for...

Hi, I've read on the pinned post about not supplementing before the above tests ...

KJP723

•7 years ago

2 Replies

HDA patient care trust

Has anyone been to or used this service, I have (like just about everyone else) a totally useless GP and am struggling with so many symptoms that I tend to...

Has anyone been to or used this service, I have (like just about everyone else) ...

Geordi

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Anemia Profile: Megaloblastic

Anything unusual here? See link (https://healthunlocked.com/pasoc/posts/135301103/very-confused) for background, but as a quick summary, my B12 serum is now...

Anything unusual here? See link (https://healthunlocked.com/pasoc/posts/13530110...

patgbreen

•7 years ago

3 Replies

B12 Deficiency

Hi, I'm new to this forum- just wanted to clarify a couple of things that are confusing me. I had a blood test last week- my serum b12 was 165 (don't know the...

Hi, I'm new to this forum- just wanted to clarify a couple of things that are c...

kate894

•7 years ago

16 Replies

I have heard gallbladder bile duct issues can be cause from b12. Is this true

I had an ultrasound as precation and it found my bile duct needs a stent put in. They believe it's due to passing so many kidney stones and I no longer have a...

I had an ultrasound as precation and it found my bile duct needs a stent put in....

kimmyy

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Joint pain flares

Hi All, was not sure where to post this ie in thyroid feed as well. I have now been on 3 monthly B12 injections since October, take a multi vitamin with vit D...

Hi All, was not sure where to post this ie in thyroid feed as well. I have now b...

Lizzie69

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Petechia

Sorry hit the wrong key - another question I'm afraid I have petechia spots on the midriff which are randomly spread not clumped together, having ignored them...

Sorry hit the wrong key - another question I'm afraid I have petechia spots on ...

Geordi

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Help interpreting MMA test results please

Hello there, I recently had an MMA urine test done via Medichecks and the results came back 'normal'. I no that that word is sometimes a bit hazy so just...

Hello there, I recently had an MMA urine test done via Medichecks and the resul...

BartelbySamsa

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Any advice on what amount of supplements to take?

FOLATE (SERUM) 4.91 ug/L 3.89-26.80 25 OH VITAMIN D *47.37 nmol/L 50.00-200 CRP HIGH SENSITIVITY 1.1mg/L 0.00-5.00 FERRITIN *220.5 ug/L 13.00-150.00 Can anyone...

FOLATE (SERUM) 4.91 ug/L 3.89-26.80 25 OH VITAMIN D *47.37 nmol/L 50.00-200 CRP ...

Keeley1970

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Does sudden high blood pressure matter and is it B12d or medication related?

Hi everyone - hope you are looking forward to Easter I'm just back from GP - not my usual one. I usually have lowish blood pressure - have never seen it higher...

Hi everyone - hope you are looking forward to Easter I'm just back from GP - not...

Mashie44

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Pernicious Anaemia Society | HealthUnlocked

Pernicious Anaemia Society

All posts for April 2017

BLOOD TEST RESULTS - WOULD APPRECIATE HELP IN UNDERSTANDING THEM !!

Urobilinogen

Alternative to Injections

B12 Absorption ??? Do I have absorption problem or not ?

High b12

chronic dull lower right abdominal pain

Doctors cannot make up their mind!

ATP

Injections Stopped by GP

PA

To take or not to take?

Bit off topic! Am on b12 inj, now diag with hypothyroid and looking at iodine/ adrenal testing, any advice on tests for these please?

UPDATE ON MY B12 DEFICIENCY

30g needle for IM injections of B12

Desperate!

Solgar B12 Sublingual 5000mg price nearly doubled

Help please with diagnosing PA.

Scared

Help : got a worrying letter from haematology to GP and appointment Tuesday

Post injection blues

MMA & IF Testing - supplements

HDA patient care trust

Anemia Profile: Megaloblastic

B12 Deficiency

I have heard gallbladder bile duct issues can be cause from b12. Is this true

Joint pain flares

Petechia

Help interpreting MMA test results please

Any advice on what amount of supplements to take?

Does sudden high blood pressure matter and is it B12d or medication related?

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