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Amazingly bad GP

Ok so I'm writing my second post after yet another battle with my GP. I was officially diagnosed (via a consultant Gastroenterologist) with PA some 17 years...

Ok so I'm writing my second post after yet another battle with my GP. I was offi...

JanineRockChick

•7 years ago

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Burning feet at night

At last I have managed to get B12 injections from my gp every two weeks - and the terrible pain in my feet has improved so much. However, I am left with being...

At last I have managed to get B12 injections from my gp every two weeks - and th...

jillc39

•7 years ago

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Arm or Thigh, Which is Best

I just gave myself my first injection last week. My doctor showed me how to inject into my thigh. Unfortunately my thigh is very well padded so the B12 was...

I just gave myself my first injection last week. My doctor showed me how to inj...

MoKayD

•7 years ago

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Sublingual tablets

Going to docs fri to see if they will agree to more injections I have also ordered jarrows tabletsmethycoblin do they work as well? I have got 1000mcg how...

Going to docs fri to see if they will agree to more injections I have also order...

Glitterbug83

•7 years ago

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High level of B12

I have been having B12 injections once a month for the past 3 years, generally in the past my b12 blood test have been ok ,now my blood test of last week shows...

I have been having B12 injections once a month for the past 3 years, generally i...

Shirley7144

•7 years ago

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Impact of PA on Young People

Hi, PAS news item about PHD student surveying impact of long term health conditions including PA, on young people....

Hi, PAS news item about PHD student surveying impact of long term health condit...

Sleepybunny

•7 years ago

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Vertigo?

I've had a problem with my left ear my entire life and have had a grommet fitted for over a decade. However, this year problems have amounted and I am...

I've had a problem with my left ear my entire life and have had a grommet fitted...

Auntieglitterball

•7 years ago

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How do I know if I have PA?

Just been advised that I need b12 injections. My levels are b12 128 ng/l and holotranscobalamin concentrate 22 pmol/L. Is this pa? Have added rest of test...

Just been advised that I need b12 injections. My levels are b12 128 ng/l and hol...

Swainy

•7 years ago

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Help

I was diagnosed with lupus, dermatomyositis, connective tissue disorder, ra, hypothyroidism, and I am about at the end of my rope. I am on 1500mg cellcept 2x...

I was diagnosed with lupus, dermatomyositis, connective tissue disorder, ra, hyp...

Kgg1960

•7 years ago

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Blood Test Results - What else do I need?

So I asked for a copy of all my results and I got a pile of papers, I didn't know what to type up so I spent the day scanning the lot. Only cos I asked for...

So I asked for a copy of all my results and I got a pile of papers, I didn't kno...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Advice please

What do I do about results please thankyou Folate 2.4 (4.6 - 18.7) Vitamin B12 201 (190 - 900) Ferritin 27 (30 - 400) MCV 77.5 (80 - 100) MCHC 379 (310 -......

What do I do about results please thankyou Folate 2.4 (4.6 - 18.7) Vitamin B12 ...

Allie6

•7 years ago

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Vitamin B12 tab absorption

If a person take vitamin B12 tab of 500mcg orally.On an average how much a person can absorb of it in mcg.Any research on it?

If a person take vitamin B12 tab of 500mcg orally.On an average how much a perso...

naveed123

•7 years ago

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Vitamin B12 level

My vitamin b12 level without any b12 injection and supplement is 321pj/ml (189-883).can I take one tab of vitamin b12 500mcg after every three month to raise...

My vitamin b12 level without any b12 injection and supplement is 321pj/ml (189-8...

naveed123

•7 years ago

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Blood results

Hi - I’ve been directed here from the Thyroid community, based on some recent bloods. I’m now managing my hypo with T3, but I also have the following results...

Hi - I’ve been directed here from the Thyroid community, based on some recent bl...

maxart

•7 years ago

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Could It Be B12?

I am reading the 2nd edition of this very enlightening book. If you have or know someone with the following conditions; AUTISM, DEMENTIA, MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS,...

I am reading the 2nd edition of this very enlightening book. If you have or kno...

toph

•7 years ago

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Hi again Sorry it's long winded

Can anyone recommend any advice for my latest test results please, I have An underactive thyroid and take 50mcg of levothyroxine,recent tests show thyroid...

Can anyone recommend any advice for my latest test results please, I have An un...

toonarmy

•7 years ago

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Help with the new results.

Hello, after 1 month of b12 treatment (nasal spray) i waited 2 weeks and made a new b12 deficiency test. The test shows I am no longer anemic. (I was taking...

Hello, after 1 month of b12 treatment (nasal spray) i waited 2 weeks and made a ...

ttonev

•7 years ago

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Change.org OTC availability

Sorry if this is a repeat but came up on a Facebook group....

philward

•7 years ago

1 Reply

help with blood test results iron folate b12

asian women vegetarian 30yrs b12 - 194 folate - 3.9 serum ferritin - 22 feeling fatigued, low energy, tired so given blood test and above came back....

asian women vegetarian 30yrs b12 - 194 folate - 3.9 serum ferritin - 22 ...

whatever12

•7 years ago

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Test results

I have previously posted about other results and symptoms. I have paid for a medicheck Thyroid check ultra and have an appointment with my GP on the 11th...

I have previously posted about other results and symptoms. I have paid for a med...

Ty-phoon

•7 years ago

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Does anyone know of a good hematologist based in Northern Ireland?

Hi all .... just been to my gp and she says the tests I have asked for need to be done by a specialist. (Pernicious anemia/B12 deficiency/Thyroid function etc)...

Hi all .... just been to my gp and she says the tests I have asked for need to b...

mdoh1918

•7 years ago

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Newly diagnosed b12 deficiency advice please! Results update

2 of 2! Any observations/ suggestions gratefully received!

Padders12

•7 years ago

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Newly diagnosed b12 deficiency advice please! - Results update.

I have 2 lots of results printed out, so this is the first. Strangely my B12 results on either? I asked at the surgery why and they didn't know. But it is...

I have 2 lots of results printed out, so this is the first. Strangely my B12 re...

Padders12

•7 years ago

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Hi. Back with update..

Hi. I joined about 6 months ago. I posted blood results.Dr insisting I was " in range ". Especially grateful to you all for advice over this time. After a lot...

Hi. I joined about 6 months ago. I posted blood results.Dr insisting I was " in ...

maypole66

•7 years ago

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Desperate for answers.

Doctors don't know what is wrong with me which has left me with no option but to try and find out for myself. I've been unwell and very run down for years but...

Doctors don't know what is wrong with me which has left me with no option but to...

Clairel1985

•7 years ago

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My (long) story

I was hesitating to write. First of all, English is not my native English. Secondly, I have discovered my IFA last week and it is a completely new thing for...

I was hesitating to write. First of all, English is not my native English. Secon...

Kosakosia

•7 years ago

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Newly diagnosed b12 deficiency advice please!

Firstly I would like to say how impressed I am with everyone's knowledge. I think I have read most of the newbie advice but wanted to get some specific to my...

Firstly I would like to say how impressed I am with everyone's knowledge. I thin...

Padders12

•7 years ago

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Side Effects of always peeing B12 ?

This is a strange question (or maybe not?): does anyone experience side affects from large amounts of B12 being constantly eliminated they your kidneys and...

This is a strange question (or maybe not?): does anyone experience side affects ...

CH52

•7 years ago

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Serum Folate

My Serum Folate was 7.9 ug/1...( 3.1-20.0) before I was diagnosed and started injecting...how long should I wait to be tested again... Test done 12th June.....

My Serum Folate was 7.9 ug/1...( 3.1-20.0) before I was diagnosed and started in...

Frances55

•7 years ago

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Faulty Gene?

I had a gene test at 23andme. The MTHFR A1298c rs1801131 GG +/+ gene seems faulty. Could this be the cause of my Vitamin B12 deficiency? I have been taking...

I had a gene test at 23andme. The MTHFR A1298c rs1801131 GG +/+ gene seems fa...

pom01326

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Pernicious Anaemia Society | HealthUnlocked

Pernicious Anaemia Society

All posts for October 2017

Amazingly bad GP

Burning feet at night

Arm or Thigh, Which is Best

Sublingual tablets

High level of B12

Impact of PA on Young People

Vertigo?

How do I know if I have PA?

Help

Blood Test Results - What else do I need?

Advice please

Vitamin B12 tab absorption

Vitamin B12 level

Blood results

Could It Be B12?

Hi again Sorry it's long winded

Help with the new results.

Change.org OTC availability

help with blood test results iron folate b12

Test results

Does anyone know of a good hematologist based in Northern Ireland?

Newly diagnosed b12 deficiency advice please! Results update

Newly diagnosed b12 deficiency advice please! - Results update.

Hi. Back with update..

Desperate for answers.

My (long) story

Newly diagnosed b12 deficiency advice please!

Side Effects of always peeing B12 ?

Serum Folate

Faulty Gene?

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