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reuse the syringe ?

Gp said you could reuse the syringe if it is just used for one person. Is this a stupid idea sorry if its a stupid question.

Gp said you could reuse the syringe if it is just used for one person. Is thi...

1776monkey

•7 years ago

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Knee pain

I have had b12d since at least 2014 and folate but doctor didn't pick it up, since about 2 years I've suffered with what used to be occasional awful burning...

I have had b12d since at least 2014 and folate but doctor didn't pick it up, sin...

Gwenroberts

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Hematologist or gastroenterologist?

I have had bariatric surgery (10 years ago). I've had hashimoto disease for 35-40 years and inject 1cc vitamin B12 per month. I have had low B12 and vitamin D...

I have had bariatric surgery (10 years ago). I've had hashimoto disease for 35-4...

Bertschimmel

•7 years ago

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newbie blood results

Hi all, i got the results today showing: Serum B12 as 278ng (198-771) Serum ferritin 21ng (13-150) Serum folate 3ng (3.9-26.8)- flagged RBC 4.81...

Hi all, i got the results today showing: Serum B12 as 278ng (198-771) Serum fe...

syl123

•7 years ago

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Low but normal B12 and Folic Acid - Symptoms! HELP!

Just got my NHS blood test results back and frustratingly the results of B12 and Folate are JUST within the normal range. They are as follows: Serum vitamin...

Just got my NHS blood test results back and frustratingly the results of B12 and...

Hidden

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Some information please

I have recently gone on B12 injections every 3 months. My GP believed my B12 was caused by metformin so had to admit six months ago I never took it as it gave...

I have recently gone on B12 injections every 3 months. My GP believed my B12 was...

tracywilliams03

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Gluten free vitamins

Can anyone advise me on gluten free b12 complex vitamins please

pet-lamb

•7 years ago

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Shame on the NHS and its guidlines !!

I was diagnosed with B12 deficiency approx 5 years ago. My original doctor did the routine first weeks and then i went the 12 weeks with no injection......safe...

I was diagnosed with B12 deficiency approx 5 years ago. My original doctor did t...

FKtheNHS17

•7 years ago

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Folate trap?

I'm wondering if anyone could explain this in layman's terms for me, as still foggy headed! I was deficient in vitamin B12, iron and folate before Christmas...

I'm wondering if anyone could explain this in layman's terms for me, as still fo...

greenbexy

•7 years ago

7 Replies

After 9 loading shots-muscles return but still painful

I have found out about 3 months ago that I have a B12 def.(206) My right leg has been painful and burning if I walk 50 yards for the past 4 years. They have...

I have found out about 3 months ago that I have a B12 def.(206) My right leg has...

pejka62

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Blood test - what do I need to have checked please?

Hi everyone, I've been diagnosed with PA since 1998, and have fought over the years to have injections more frequently than the usual 3-monthly interval. At...

Hi everyone, I've been diagnosed with PA since 1998, and have fought over the ye...

JanCymru

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Best speciality to diagnose B12 deficiency.

I posted a couple of days ago but thought I should make a new post as not sure if people see it if I just add on to the old thread. Basically my main question...

I posted a couple of days ago but thought I should make a new post as not sure i...

Cn13

•7 years ago

2 Replies

The next step: MMA tests day before and day after B12 injection

I got a phone call yesterday from one of the haematologists dealing with me: She said that she'd had some results back from the lab: my homocysteine level was...

I got a phone call yesterday from one of the haematologists dealing with me: Sh...

Cherylclaire

Forum Support•7 years ago

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Hashimotos/autoimmune gastritis/PA connection

This really interesting research was recently posted by Diogenes on TUK forum: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5405068/pdf/fendo-08-00092.pdf...

This really interesting research was recently posted by Diogenes on TUK forum: h...

Polaris

•7 years ago

3 Replies

After first shot....

I've now had my first shot and managed to get the practice Nurse to print off my blood test results. Serum B12 was 168ng/L Serum Folate level was 3.5ug/L I've...

I've now had my first shot and managed to get the practice Nurse to print off my...

Auntieglitterball

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Advice to supplement

I have underactive thyroid and have been feeling quite unwell (particularly v tired) for a couple of years and thankfully just found the thyroid UK website...

I have underactive thyroid and have been feeling quite unwell (particularly v ti...

Kezal

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Help interpreting B12/blood test results?

Hi everyone, newbie here. I had a blood test a wee while ago due to fatigue and feeling generally run down and lethargic for a long time. I wanted to rule out...

Hi everyone, newbie here. I had a blood test a wee while ago due to fatigue and ...

Gilly27

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Worse before better???

I'm just curious if anyone has noticed worsening symptoms of peripheral neuropathy when starting B12 treatment? Just when I think I'm starting to get SOME...

I'm just curious if anyone has noticed worsening symptoms of peripheral neuropat...

Simplicity17

•7 years ago

10 Replies

Memory loss

Hi, Looking for some advice, since my last injection 2 months ago (due my next one this Thursday) my memory has just became incredibly bad. I've had brain fog...

Hi, Looking for some advice, since my last injection 2 months ago (due my next ...

Emma1996

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Blood tests

Hello. I have been off b12 tablets for a month as i felt like they werent doing that much. I managed to get my levels up to 511ng/l range 191 - 663 ng/l I...

Hello. I have been off b12 tablets for a month as i felt like they werent doing...

Cazzie91

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Does this sound normal?

I was last given an injection of vitamin b12 on march 8th after being told I had a vitamin b12 deciency I had bloods taken after and was told I should be fine...

I was last given an injection of vitamin b12 on march 8th after being told I had...

Al1985

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Confused blood results

Just new on here today as lost faith in GP can anybody advise as confused at present and not sure which post to write this in, but here goes. Symptoms itching...

Just new on here today as lost faith in GP can anybody advise as confused at pre...

Megan222

•7 years ago

4 Replies

B12 sources

could anyone here please help me to source B12 for SI? ive been looking and its all a bit confusing. many thanks

could anyone here please help me to source B12 for SI? ive been looking and its ...

jackyA

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Do I not require blood test for folic acid anymore

Diagnosed by haematologist 33 years ago folic acid deficiency, twenty years later doctor told me did not need it, hence two years later very anemic back on...

Diagnosed by haematologist 33 years ago folic acid deficiency, twenty years lat...

Megan222

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Numb little toe

I have underactive thyroid and very low vit d I also have carpul tunnel in both hands , My b12 was 231 (211-911) gp said it's fine . My folate was good but...

I have underactive thyroid and very low vit d I also have carpul tunnel in both ...

Silly

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Help

I was diagnosed earlier in the year , was told my b12 was very low and had 6 booster injection , a month ago I had a blood test to see what happens next , now...

I was diagnosed earlier in the year , was told my b12 was very low and had 6 boo...

Duranie

•7 years ago

4 Replies

First post - B12 & leg cramps

I'd like some advice for my other half please. He's just had a blood test to investigate night cramps, insomnia, forgetfulness & pale skin among others! GP has...

I'd like some advice for my other half please. He's just had a blood test to inv...

gabby57

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Breathless

I had a Crohn's related removal of the terminal small bowel. I was followed for a time but eventually a "primary" at the same organization saw my blood work...

I had a Crohn's related removal of the terminal small bowel. I was followed for ...

Mudmessiah

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Homocysteine & MMA Tests - Does it matter when I had my last injection?

I am, completely unexpectedly, being given MMA & Homocysteine tests for possible Functional B12 Deficiency. I've just had a B12 injection so I arranged to have...

I am, completely unexpectedly, being given MMA & Homocysteine tests for possible...

Chancery

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Abnormal shaped red blood cells

Hi. I have been getting B12 shots and iron infusion every other week since end of April following major Blood transfusion when hospitalized and diagnosed with...

Hi. I have been getting B12 shots and iron infusion every other week since end o...

CH52

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Pernicious Anaemia Society | HealthUnlocked

Pernicious Anaemia Society

All posts for June 2017

reuse the syringe ?

Knee pain

Hematologist or gastroenterologist?

newbie blood results

Low but normal B12 and Folic Acid - Symptoms! HELP!

Some information please

Gluten free vitamins

Shame on the NHS and its guidlines !!

Folate trap?

After 9 loading shots-muscles return but still painful

Blood test - what do I need to have checked please?

Best speciality to diagnose B12 deficiency.

The next step: MMA tests day before and day after B12 injection

Hashimotos/autoimmune gastritis/PA connection

After first shot....

Advice to supplement

Help interpreting B12/blood test results?

Worse before better???

Memory loss

Blood tests

Does this sound normal?

Confused blood results

B12 sources

Do I not require blood test for folic acid anymore

Numb little toe

Help

First post - B12 & leg cramps

Breathless

Homocysteine & MMA Tests - Does it matter when I had my last injection?

Abnormal shaped red blood cells

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