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B12 self injections

I have Hashimoto but now my levels are good there I realised I still had symptoms of brain fog, joint pain, tingling in toes etc so took the bulls and by the...

I have Hashimoto but now my levels are good there I realised I still had symptom...

Deetha

•6 years ago

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I've sent a 7 page letter to the doctors practice

So I have given a 7 page letter to the doctors surgery. Let's see if I get my injections started again. 🤞

So I have given a 7 page letter to the doctors surgery. Let's see if I get my in...

alison687

•6 years ago

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Possible B12 defficiency

Hi, I'm new on here. I have had numerous symptoms for the past 2 years but as yet not diagnosed with anything. I suspect underactive thyroid but I am also...

Hi, I'm new on here. I have had numerous symptoms for the past 2 years but as ye...

diholl99

•6 years ago

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Injecting before MMA & Homocysteine tests?

I'm going up the hospital early Monday as I've requested the following tests and got the sheet to take with them listed: MMA & Homocysteine Copper & Zinc...

I'm going up the hospital early Monday as I've requested the following tests and...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Leg problem's

Good morning can any one please tell me why I having pins and needles in the lower part of my legs it's when I first wake up ?????? Robert 50

Good morning can any one please tell me why I having pins and needles in the low...

Robert50

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Guidelines for treatment

Is the part of the guidelines that says people with neurological symptoms should receive injections every other day until there is no further improvement, a...

Is the part of the guidelines that says people with neurological symptoms should...

ABC852031

•6 years ago

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Scottish Chief Medical Officer’s report

The Chief Medical Officer for Scotland’s annual report is out today. There’s some useful ammunition there for anyone in Scotland who is having problems dealing...

The Chief Medical Officer for Scotland’s annual report is out today. There’s som...

blood_orange

•6 years ago

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Latest bloods results FBC I’m told are fine

Could anyone please check these for me please I feel terrible thanks

Bellmitzi

•6 years ago

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Full blood count near top range mchc

Full blood count Haemoglobin concentration 151 g/L [120.0 - 150.0] Above high reference limit Total white blood count 10.7 10*9/L [4.0 - 11.0] Platelet count...

Full blood count Haemoglobin concentration 151 g/L [120.0 - 150.0] Above high r...

Ldhall

•6 years ago

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B12 and Doxycycline: is this why I'm having a bad day today?

Just a quick one: at work right now and struggling. Do you think this is due to B12 injection and Doxycycline combination this morning? (4th day of...

Just a quick one: at work right now and struggling. Do you think this is due t...

Cherylclaire

Forum Support•6 years ago

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Vitamin B12 Injections

Hi I am considering self injecting B12. I am currently taking 5mg folate each day as I was diagnosed deficient. I have suffered fatigue for many years and...

Hi I am considering self injecting B12. I am currently taking 5mg folate each...

jacjc

•6 years ago

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MGUS, paraprotein, MCV levels and bone marrow cancer

Hiya, So I've been round my mum's for three days and as I'm about to retire for the evening she hands me a letter from the doc she saw when she was visiting...

Hiya, So I've been round my mum's for three days and as I'm about to retire for ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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New, confused and hoping to pick your brains!

Hi everyone, I've been reading through various forums hoping to find an answer to my symptoms (aren't we all!) so given how kind and informed you all seem to...

Hi everyone, I've been reading through various forums hoping to find an answer t...

Cghkent

•6 years ago

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What is happening to me! B12 loading dose

Hi Everyone, I have recently been in hospital with viral meningitis, whilst I was in there blood tests revealed I have a low B12 count of 197. They prescribed...

Hi Everyone, I have recently been in hospital with viral meningitis, whilst I wa...

Emsy2009

•6 years ago

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Blood tests (see my prev picture)

My most recent set of bloods as pictured the other day are normal they tell me. I will be asking for a copy this time but I will have to go down there for it....

My most recent set of bloods as pictured the other day are normal they tell me. ...

Hercules1969

•6 years ago

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Ferrous Fumarate - cause headache?

Hi All, Quick question. I started on 2 of these table a day (1 morning, 1 afternoon) on Monday because of deficient ferritin levels. Yesterday and today I’ve...

Hi All, Quick question. I started on 2 of these table a day (1 morning, 1 aftern...

MelonJ

•6 years ago

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Hair loss

I have been diagnosed B12 deficient and had my loading doses two months ago. I am now due to have a top up every three months. My doctor thought that this...

I have been diagnosed B12 deficient and had my loading doses two months ago. I a...

Glenys12

•6 years ago

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Folate deficiency

Hi, I have just received my latest results from Blue Horizons attached below. I am currently taking Jarrow Methyl B12 1000mcg and complete B complex daily. I...

Hi, I have just received my latest results from Blue Horizons attached below. I ...

Jillycee

•6 years ago

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Need help with resources to show doc

Can anyone point me in the direction of research/journal articles that explain potassium dropping with use of B12? I went to my doc today and she had never...

Can anyone point me in the direction of research/journal articles that explain p...

Mcpowell

•6 years ago

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Nerve damage

I now have Ulnar Nerve Palsy and it can be caused by an illness that affects the nerves could this have anything to do with my PA.

I now have Ulnar Nerve Palsy and it can be caused by an illness that affects the...

MISSNEATS

•6 years ago

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Low mcv

Is it possible to have a low mcv with pa?

Mcpowell

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Potassium

Hi I read the other day that b12 supplementation affects ones potassium absorption - is there any truth in this?

Hi I read the other day that b12 supplementation affects ones potassium absorpt...

Alfabeta

•6 years ago

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Help with interpreting blood test results. What's the next step?

My god-daughter has just received more blood test results, some of which are in the photo attached. She previously had low B12 (for which she is now...

My god-daughter has just received more blood test results, some of which are in ...

njames50

•6 years ago

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B12 journey

Hi looking for advice , I asked the doctor due to a recent alopecia outbreak if I could get the b12 injections , but for the past year id been going back and...

Hi looking for advice , I asked the doctor due to a recent alopecia outbreak if ...

TarenaElizabethD

•6 years ago

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Help with interpreting blood test results

Hello, Could the fine minds in this group help me interpret this blood test result? The B12, red blood cell count and ESR were all flagged as abnormal. Serum...

Hello, Could the fine minds in this group help me interpret this blood test resu...

blood_orange

•6 years ago

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Vit b12 injections

How long can you have weekly injections, have burning pain in hands and feet if I’m one day late. Been having weekly for 12 weeks, due to stop soon. Waiting to...

How long can you have weekly injections, have burning pain in hands and feet if ...

Sarafielding123

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Normal or not?

Hi everyone I had some blood results, could someone explain if they are ok please. TSH9.6 (0.35-5.0) T4.13 (9-25) Thanks x

Hi everyone I had some blood results, could someone explain if they are ok plea...

rachie881

•6 years ago

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Food beverages

I have seen lots of info on food to consume that contains B12 but is there food, beverages or anything else that stops or slows down B12 working.

I have seen lots of info on food to consume that contains B12 but is there food,...

Taff178

•6 years ago

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So weak today

I have lost all the strength from my limbs. Particularly my arms. Very shaky. Can't go on like this...

I have lost all the strength from my limbs. Particularly my arms. Very shaky. Ca...

Hercules1969

•6 years ago

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Was improving but feel really rough again, is this really B12 deficiency

Hi, I completed the 6 loading doses, finishing a week ago. My levels were 356, folate 5, but due gastric issues over a number of years and long term use of...

Hi, I completed the 6 loading doses, finishing a week ago. My levels were 356...

Julie07

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Pernicious Anaemia Society | HealthUnlocked

Pernicious Anaemia Society

All posts for April 2018

B12 self injections

I've sent a 7 page letter to the doctors practice

Possible B12 defficiency

Injecting before MMA & Homocysteine tests?

Leg problem's

Guidelines for treatment

Scottish Chief Medical Officer’s report

Latest bloods results FBC I’m told are fine

Full blood count near top range mchc

B12 and Doxycycline: is this why I'm having a bad day today?

Vitamin B12 Injections

MGUS, paraprotein, MCV levels and bone marrow cancer

New, confused and hoping to pick your brains!

What is happening to me! B12 loading dose

Blood tests (see my prev picture)

Ferrous Fumarate - cause headache?

Hair loss

Folate deficiency

Need help with resources to show doc

Nerve damage

Low mcv

Potassium

Help with interpreting blood test results. What's the next step?

B12 journey

Help with interpreting blood test results

Vit b12 injections

Normal or not?

Food beverages

So weak today

Was improving but feel really rough again, is this really B12 deficiency

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