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Acne

I have suffered for some time with PA and one of the symptoms is foliculitis.After numerous antibiotics which didn't work I did some research. I chose hair...

I have suffered for some time with PA and one of the symptoms is foliculitis.Aft...

•7 years ago

B12 over the counter without script in WA

Yes so excited got my first over the counter b12 ampules in WA I had been informed i needed script previously! Bullshit! Lovely lady today said not sure why...

Yes so excited got my first over the counter b12 ampules in WA I had been infor...

•7 years ago

Just a small update to previous message regarding AD's

Many thanks for the interesting and very informative replies to my previous message, they are all very gratefully received. Just to update a bit on something...

Many thanks for the interesting and very informative replies to my previous mess...

•7 years ago

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Topical question! Could b12d cause heat intolerance? I am unable to go outside atm without breaking out into a (very) itchy rash. Feel like I should be in my...

Topical question! Could b12d cause heat intolerance? I am unable to go outside a...

•7 years ago

B12 and exercise

I have injections every 3 months for B12 defiency. I would like to have them every 2 months, but after additional blood tests, the doctor declined. My query...

I have injections every 3 months for B12 defiency. I would like to have them eve...

•7 years ago

posted on behalf of pejka62

My B12 was 206 and so my doctor put me on weekly shots for the last 10 weeks. After the second shot my stomach problems that I had with diarrhea are gone and...

My B12 was 206 and so my doctor put me on weekly shots for the last 10 weeks. Af...

Administrator•7 years ago

Newbie in PA - What drugs are you taking ?

Hi guys, I have just been diagnosed with PA. I am UK based. My B12 level is 118ng/L (normal range 211-911). Intrinsic factor antibody is 108 u/mL (range...

Hi guys, I have just been diagnosed with PA. I am UK based. My B12 level is 1...

•7 years ago

Injection site for B12

My injections are 3 monthly but the improvment runs out after 5-6 weeks. I haven't the courage to self inject but a friend, who trained as a radiographer many...

My injections are 3 monthly but the improvment runs out after 5-6 weeks. I haven...

•7 years ago

Update on blood test - sorry long post

HI I finally managed to get back to the doctors to have repeat test of B12/folate. They came back at: . June 8th at doctors B12 392 ng/l...

HI I finally managed to get back to the doctors to have repeat test of B12/folat...

•7 years ago

Gluten free diet help!

Just seen the doctor today and his put me on a gluten free diet for 6 weeks then I have a blood test to check for absorption problems he doesn't think my vegan...

Just seen the doctor today and his put me on a gluten free diet for 6 weeks then...

•7 years ago

1st B12 Injection

I had my first B12 injection today, to be told by the nurse that my bloods are normal and 3 injections wont show any improvement to my symptoms. Low Folate ,...

I had my first B12 injection today, to be told by the nurse that my bloods are n...

•7 years ago

Confused!. please advise next step

ok, i'm just looking for some guidance here. Firstly some background. I am male 57yrs a bit overweight all around belly! I have been off and on...

ok, i'm just looking for some guidance here. Firstly some background. I am mal...

•7 years ago

Vitamin Advice

Hi guys. I've been directed here from the thyroid forum. I just wanted to ask what doses of vitamin b12 you'd recommend based on my results: B12= 238......

Hi guys. I've been directed here from the thyroid forum. I just wanted to ask wh...

•7 years ago

Canada 🇨🇦

What is the level in Canadian numbers ???? I know I need B12 and have been keeping up to date ( once a month ) this past year I missed 7 months with no...

What is the level in Canadian numbers ???? I know I need B12 and have been keepi...

•7 years ago

How long b12 tablets to work

Just been diagnosed with B12 deficiency 180 and been prescribed tablets,symptoms tired, foggy head cannot walk straight,taking them now for 10 days, can...

Just been diagnosed with B12 deficiency 180 and been prescribed tablets,symptoms...

•7 years ago

Osteoporosis

Does anyone know if there is a link between pa and osteoporosis? I was diagnosed with pa September 17, given loading doses and then put on 3 monthly...

Does anyone know if there is a link between pa and osteoporosis? I was diagnose...

•7 years ago

Cheap Folic Acid Tablets 400ug

I ran out of Folic Acid tablets my GP prescribed, so I bought the same strength 400ug tablets from Asda and they only cost £1 for 60 or 90 tablets. I think 60....

I ran out of Folic Acid tablets my GP prescribed, so I bought the same strength ...

•7 years ago

What a waste of NHS money!

Last November, I had bloods done that showed positive I.F and G.P.C. Saw a different doc in the same practice a few weeks ago (one week after my NHS jab, done...

Last November, I had bloods done that showed positive I.F and G.P.C. Saw a diffe...

•7 years ago

When to retest B12/folate/ferritin levels post-supplementation?

Hi all - I spoke to a Dr today about when to get my B12, folate and ferritin re-tested. She said, given I am on an iron supplement, my ferritin levels should...

Hi all - I spoke to a Dr today about when to get my B12, folate and ferritin re-...

•7 years ago

Looking for good, pure multi-vitamins

Hello. I'm looking for suggestions for a good, pure multi vitamin brand. I need methylfolate as I have mutation for MTHFR. I have PA and self inject so it...

Hello. I'm looking for suggestions for a good, pure multi vitamin brand. I need ...

•7 years ago

Debilitating Headaches

For the past 7 years and every single day, I have been suffering from the worst headaches – Under the care of Neurologists (5 in total) 2 Pain Consultants and...

For the past 7 years and every single day, I have been suffering from the worst ...

•7 years ago

Advice needed on b12 injections please :)

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with b12 deficiency in February this year (level was 121) and negative IF antibodies. I had 2 weeks of b12 injections and told I'd...

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with b12 deficiency in February this year (level wa...

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•7 years ago

Daily headaches

As described in a pervious post, I suffer from folate deficiency and am currently 2 and half months into my 5mg folic acid treatment. One of the more annoying...

As described in a pervious post, I suffer from folate deficiency and am currentl...

•7 years ago

B12 ?'s

By b12 serum was 393...Dr's did not want to test my b12...had neurological symptoms...neuropathy of entire left arm and hand...weakness and loss of balance in...

By b12 serum was 393...Dr's did not want to test my b12...had neurological sympt...

•7 years ago

Miette photos

Really sorry no good at Tec I've taken more photos and copied my message hope this helps This is what happened in May I went to the doctors. Because of a...

Really sorry no good at Tec I've taken more photos and copied my message hope th...

•7 years ago

Miette 2/2

These are second results I think if for June I can't see them on the phone sorry

These are second results I think if for June I can't see them on the phone sorry...

•7 years ago

not absorbing B

does anyone know what to do if your body is not utilizing b vitamins?

does anyone know what to do if your body is not utilizing b vitamins?

•7 years ago

What is wrong with me

Hi...I'm desperate for answers at the moment, as I'm in a really bad way with some really confusing health problems. If anyone can help me to shed any light on...

Hi...I'm desperate for answers at the moment, as I'm in a really bad way with so...

•7 years ago

Saggyuk

History I went to doctors in May because of a swollen painful neck I had a scan and bloods taken .the blood tests showed b12 at 152 out of range of 152-1000...

History I went to doctors in May because of a swollen painful neck I had a scan ...

•7 years ago

Update is this normal

Hello and thanks you to everyone who replied to my posts and tried to help. I've been to the doctors today and predictably got no where. this is a lovely...

Hello and thanks you to everyone who replied to my posts and tried to help. I've...

•7 years ago

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