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B12 and folate and ferritin

Thanks Ferritin 21 (30 - 400) Folate 1.8 (2.5 - 19.5) B12 168 (180 - 900)

Pink25

•7 years ago

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B12 deficient but now too high and treatment removed.

Hi I hope someone may be able to advise me. I was diagnosed with b12 deficiency 18 months ago and low vital do. I had the loading dosession and have been...

Hi I hope someone may be able to advise me. I was diagnosed with b12 deficiency ...

Chunkyhez

•7 years ago

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How to get B12 injections more frequently?

Hi all, I went to the doctor about 3 months ago with a number of symptoms. They'd all just been adding up and I was convinced there had to be something going...

Hi all, I went to the doctor about 3 months ago with a number of symptoms. They'...

Jenniventuri

•7 years ago

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Look out B12 dependent patients. UK

I have U. COlitis and PA for long time, on B12 / 3 monthly with persistent symptoms. Today I visited my lovely switched on GP, she had a letter from the...

I have U. COlitis and PA for long time, on B12 / 3 monthly with persistent sym...

Bobonuts

•7 years ago

20 Replies

Too soon!

I need my injection B12 every 3 weeks, anyone else need theirs that often? I am made to wait 4 weeks, but all I do is sleep for that week!

I need my injection B12 every 3 weeks, anyone else need theirs that often? I am ...

tiredjan

•7 years ago

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Advice about B12 self treating please.

I think I'm now at the stage where self treating with B12 is going to be my best option. I've tried with my Gp's but they are not listening or don't really...

I think I'm now at the stage where self treating with B12 is going to be my best...

Cn13

•7 years ago

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Tingling, numbness and weakness in both legs

I have had tingling and numbness in both legs for about 3 weeks now and have been very tired, with a poor sleep pattern. I SI every 3 weeks and the "free" one...

I have had tingling and numbness in both legs for about 3 weeks now and have bee...

dsm2408

•7 years ago

28 Replies

B12 Headache

Hello again everyone 👋 My iron supplement thankfully doesn't give me any grief but my B12 one does. I get terrible headaches with B12, apparently a side...

Hello again everyone 👋 My iron supplement thankfully doesn't give me any grief ...

Clarita83

•7 years ago

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Has anybody noticed a decline in their eye sight since becoming b12 deficient?

hi everyone ... quick question. I always wore glasses the odd time for migraines or for reading but generally eye sight has been good. I've just noticed the...

hi everyone ... quick question. I always wore glasses the odd time for migraines...

mdoh1918

•7 years ago

26 Replies

Head rush

Hi does anybody else suffer with head rush/dizzy spells when they stand up? Cuz mine r getting more frequent. I’m really not sure with wots going on with my...

Hi does anybody else suffer with head rush/dizzy spells when they stand up? Cuz ...

Shelleighjones

•7 years ago

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Hydroxocobalamin sublinguals really helping, could they help others?

Hi, I would like to share my experiences of low b12 in the hope that it may help others. I have been experiencing balance issues for a year plus mouth sores....

Hi, I would like to share my experiences of low b12 in the hope that it may help...

Highland49

•7 years ago

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Dangers of too much iron.

Some studies have suggested that excessive iron intake can increase the risk of coronary heart disease and cancer. More recently, scientists have begun...

Some studies have suggested that excessive iron intake can increase the risk of ...

toph

•7 years ago

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Hydroxo side effects?

Hello everyone! I've got PA and have been self injecting methyl (Oxford Sciences) every other day for the past 4 months. Four days ago I decided to change it...

Hello everyone! I've got PA and have been self injecting methyl (Oxford Sciences...

cquadros

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Is taking Biotin causing your B12 to show higher than it really is?

I saw these links in the thyroid forum and thought all b12 folks, those with just above deficiency range (and therefore cant get injections) and those with...

I saw these links in the thyroid forum and thought all b12 folks, those with ju...

KimberinUS

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Injections of b12

I also got acne due to b12 injection, I’ve never had acne before and I now have acne all over my face, and I don’t know how to get rid of it! What do I do?

I also got acne due to b12 injection, I’ve never had acne before and I now have ...

missi2209

•7 years ago

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High active B12 result

I'd be very grateful for some guidance. I've just received the results of my active B12 test done through medichecks: >256 (25.10-165) I am on three-monthly...

I'd be very grateful for some guidance. I've just received the results of my ac...

Thalia56

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Reaction to b12 injection, acne?!

I got a few b12 injections due to very low levels, just a few days after my first 3 injections I broke out with painful-ish spots and acne on my forehead and...

I got a few b12 injections due to very low levels, just a few days after my firs...

El8293

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Jelly Legs

Recently I have been getting periods of what I would describe as jelly legs. My legs and to a certain extent arms feel week and tingly(a bit like pins and...

Recently I have been getting periods of what I would describe as jelly legs. My...

Jojo468

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Advice please on latest B12 result and what to do next about possible B12 diagnosis

Hi Everyone, Hope you are all having a good weekend. I took everyone's advice on here and did a detailed letter to the GP about my diagnosis of B12 deficiency...

Hi Everyone, Hope you are all having a good weekend. I took everyone's advice o...

Cn13

•7 years ago

12 Replies

My 11 year Old Daughter Struggling With Iron Deficiency Anemia

My 11 year old daughter (12 in a few weeks) She was diagnosed back in August. I knew something wasn't right as she had been having many symptoms for some...

My 11 year old daughter (12 in a few weeks) She was diagnosed back in August. I...

egardiner

•7 years ago

11 Replies

A little help please

So, I had been vegan for about a year and a half and during said time I was incredibly active. From working out to playing basketball to just overall life...

So, I had been vegan for about a year and a half and during said time I was incr...

cultr_x

•7 years ago

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Marmite

I was reading the NHS site about b12 deficiency and it stated that marmite was a viable source of b12. 1 Is this correct? 2 How much marmite daily would one...

I was reading the NHS site about b12 deficiency and it stated that marmite was a...

Alfabeta

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Chai seeds

Anyone tried Chai seeds they are a super food read a lot about them good for absorbs but I was more interested in the absorption of acid 3 days in a teaspoon...

Anyone tried Chai seeds they are a super food read a lot about them good for abs...

lilly60

•7 years ago

9 Replies

B12/folate/ferritin

I have come from Thyroid UK forum because I have Hashimotos GP is not helping me with these results thank you Folate 2.1 (4.6 - 18.7) not taking anything...

I have come from Thyroid UK forum because I have Hashimotos GP is not helping me...

Bluepixiediamond

•7 years ago

1 Reply

Greetings !

I have been having B12 injections since loading ones back in Marchthis year and my last one was on the 2nd October..i had the yearly flu jab at the same time....

I have been having B12 injections since loading ones back in Marchthis year and ...

yvonneu

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Hemoglobin dropped and iron tablets not working

Hi all! It's truly all a balancing act isn't it? Within 6 weeks time my hemoglobin dropped from 14 down to 10. My iron was very low so the iron tablets aren't...

Hi all! It's truly all a balancing act isn't it? Within 6 weeks time my hemoglob...

CH52

•7 years ago

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Doctor stopped my b12 injections

Iv been having b12 injections for the past 18 months not sure weather it was pernicious anaemia or just a low b12 level anyways I request to have them every 8...

Iv been having b12 injections for the past 18 months not sure weather it was pe...

A-m-y90

•7 years ago

4 Replies

PA help please

Hi I'm new to this site but have been on the Thyroid UK boards for a while. I was wondering if anyone can have a look at these results for me please. I first...

Hi I'm new to this site but have been on the Thyroid UK boards for a while. I wa...

Justliloldme

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Dissapointed patient

Hi there this is my first post which I'm writing following a visit to my GP. I have been suffering terrible symptoms for over 12 months too many to mention...

Hi there this is my first post which I'm writing following a visit to my GP. I ...

Tractorgirl53

•7 years ago

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Feeling Hopeless

I'm a 32 year old male (of northern European descent [british/welsh?]) in the United States. I was diagnosed with pernicious anemia (intrinsic factor antibody)...

I'm a 32 year old male (of northern European descent [british/welsh?]) in the Un...

ojshua

•7 years ago

19 Replies

Posts - Pernicious Anaemia Society | HealthUnlocked

Pernicious Anaemia Society

All posts for October 2017

B12 and folate and ferritin

B12 deficient but now too high and treatment removed.

How to get B12 injections more frequently?

Look out B12 dependent patients. UK

Too soon!

Advice about B12 self treating please.

Tingling, numbness and weakness in both legs

B12 Headache

Has anybody noticed a decline in their eye sight since becoming b12 deficient?

Head rush

Hydroxocobalamin sublinguals really helping, could they help others?

Dangers of too much iron.

Hydroxo side effects?

Is taking Biotin causing your B12 to show higher than it really is?

Injections of b12

High active B12 result

Reaction to b12 injection, acne?!

Jelly Legs

Advice please on latest B12 result and what to do next about possible B12 diagnosis

My 11 year Old Daughter Struggling With Iron Deficiency Anemia

A little help please

Marmite

Chai seeds

B12/folate/ferritin

Greetings !

Hemoglobin dropped and iron tablets not working

Doctor stopped my b12 injections

PA help please

Dissapointed patient

Feeling Hopeless

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