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B 12 injections

I have had blood test for B12 and they have come back negative.I have bowel condition with absortion. I have all the symptoms for B 12 deficiency and need B...

I have had blood test for B12 and they have come back negative.I have bowel con...

serenity8740

•5 years ago

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Sub-cutaneous versus IM

Is there a good reason to have IM injections versus sub-cutaneous?

EiCa

•5 years ago

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Best resources for GP appointment for B12 deficiency

I have a follow up with my General Physician in two weeks regarding my B12 deficiency. He gave me 4 weekly injections and then wanted me to switch to monthly....

I have a follow up with my General Physician in two weeks regarding my B12 defic...

Ashley820

•5 years ago

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Normal blood tests

Hi does anyone else have all the symptoms of hyperthyroidism but blood tests come back normal? I feel so poorly and have for about 10 years. I am 60 now and...

Hi does anyone else have all the symptoms of hyperthyroidism but blood tests com...

Mrs-Poole

•5 years ago

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B12 oral tablets

I've noticed some are: Cyancobalamin and some are Merhylcobalamin I have 100 mcg 500mcg And 50mg in a 45+ multivit. I'm due an injection on Wednesday. Not...

I've noticed some are: Cyancobalamin and some are Merhylcobalamin I have 100 mc...

Nackapan

•5 years ago

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Feeling alone

I am 67yo, I have inflammatory arthritis, COPD, I am severely hard of hearing, and now I have been diagnosed with B12 deficiency. With the overwhelming...

I am 67yo, I have inflammatory arthritis, COPD, I am severely hard of hearing, a...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Email change

I’m trying to change my email address......unsuccessfully :(

Lurcher-lady

•5 years ago

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Hydroxocobalamin

I have recently purchased hydroxocobalamin B12 from Germany, 1ml x 2ml, would anyone know if this is the same strength as 1 x 1 ml and ok to use?

I have recently purchased hydroxocobalamin B12 from Germany, 1ml x 2ml, would an...

Roblewis31

•5 years ago

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Has it been this all along?

Hi all! I was diagnosed with pernicious anaemia about ten years ago. I wasn't told much about it except that my levels were low and I needed to get them up. I...

Hi all! I was diagnosed with pernicious anaemia about ten years ago. I wasn't t...

MariaMe

•5 years ago

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PA sufferers ive just realised

How many good vitamins Marmite has in it. Fortified with B vitamins, barley wheat oats rye also has thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B12 and folic acid....

How many good vitamins Marmite has in it. Fortified with B vitamins, barley w...

jonnylongton

•5 years ago

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Do I need to take a B complex with the B12

I am reading all over that I need to take a whole bunch of B vitamins along with the B 12 in order for it to work. Do I really need B1, B2, B6 and folate to...

I am reading all over that I need to take a whole bunch of B vitamins along wit...

EiCa

•5 years ago

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Intrinsic Factor

Hi, I have vitamin B12 injections every 8 weeks but started having to reduce the length of time in between as found the 2 weeks were neurologically...

Hi, I have vitamin B12 injections every 8 weeks but started having to reduce the...

Gloucester12

•5 years ago

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Absorption of B12

Hi everyone, This is my first post and I have a some questions regarding absorption of B12. I have had Crohn's since since I was 24 and now I am 47. I have had...

Hi everyone, This is my first post and I have a some questions regarding absorpt...

Darran1

•5 years ago

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Night headaches

Does anyone have any ideas why I have started getting severe headaches at night that wake me up?

Does anyone have any ideas why I have started getting severe headaches at night ...

Brookey

•5 years ago

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Hot Springs while B12 and Iron Deficiency?

I have these deficiencies while the reason (such PA) is still assessed. In the meantime I'm being treated with b12 injections and I wonder whether bath in hot...

I have these deficiencies while the reason (such PA) is still assessed. In the m...

Shajarin

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Skin forum

Hi Can anyone tell me how I can get on to the skin forum . Thankyou j

Chocolate41

•5 years ago

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Iron deficiency

Does vb12 deficiency cause iron deficiency

roBstecar

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Positive test for Lupus

Hi all, I'm posting on this web site because I have Autoimmune PA. I have recently had blood tests that stated I have the RO antibody positive. And suggests...

Hi all, I'm posting on this web site because I have Autoimmune PA. I have recent...

Mannequin18

•5 years ago

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B12 deficiency and normal EMG/nerve study

Can you have a normal EMG/nerve conduction study but still be experiencing numbness and tingling from B12 deficiency? My B12 level was 274 in the end of...

Can you have a normal EMG/nerve conduction study but still be experiencing numbn...

Ashley820

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Methylating

Hi I have just been to a private GP regarding my PA as my NHS GP will not give me injections more frequently than once every 8 weeks despite neuropathy in my...

Hi I have just been to a private GP regarding my PA as my NHS GP will not give m...

Bluegeranium

•5 years ago

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Undetectable

Hi. I am new here and have just been diagnosed with B12 deficiency. I am 67 years old and my mother, who was from Germany had anemia for much of her life. The...

Hi. I am new here and have just been diagnosed with B12 deficiency. I am 67 yea...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Self injecting - what are the risks

Ok I'm finally having a serious think about self injecting but not going to lie the thought terrifies me a little. My husband initially said he would do it...

Ok I'm finally having a serious think about self injecting but not going to lie ...

Clare184

•5 years ago

25 Replies

Syncope

Hi All Is light headed ness and blurred vision when rising from having sat or lain a symptom of b12d- I understand the medical name to be syncope and it has...

Hi All Is light headed ness and blurred vision when rising from having sat or la...

Alfabeta

•5 years ago

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B12 intake cause of my sudden symptoms of hyperthyroidism?

Could high oral B12 intake (1000-2000mcg/day) cause hyperthyroidism? I noticed from recent blood work that my serum B12 was lower than it used to be: currently...

Could high oral B12 intake (1000-2000mcg/day) cause hyperthyroidism? I noticed f...

Seahorse76

•5 years ago

15 Replies

New to asking for help

Hi, I was diagnosed with B12 deficiency in May. Not told anything about it except my number was quite low (128) I was given the six loading dose and then on to...

Hi, I was diagnosed with B12 deficiency in May. Not told anything about it excep...

MissKota

•5 years ago

27 Replies

Patronised and disrespected

Diagnosed with PA in 2013 - no loading doses just 1 injection and straight onto 12 week injection regime. After a few months experienced severe withdrawal type...

Diagnosed with PA in 2013 - no loading doses just 1 injection and straight onto ...

Paribell

•5 years ago

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Iron drop after b12 injection?

My Iron test result after the first b12 injection dropped to 49.1 ug/dL (was 82.9 months ago). Does it caused by the b12 injection? would it be more serious...

My Iron test result after the first b12 injection dropped to 49.1 ug/dL (was 82....

Shajarin

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Extreme fatigue

I’ve been on folic acid and b12 for 3 months because of low levels and extreme tiredness....nothing has changed and now the doctor says to stop taking the...

I’ve been on folic acid and b12 for 3 months because of low levels and extreme t...

Aaadm

•5 years ago

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Levels up

How long does it take to feel better once b12 levels are up?

Georgiapeachy

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Omezaprole or not?

I was referred to a gastroenterologist because of some bowel issues. The GP thought they might be connected to malabsorption. I had a colonoscopy and...

I was referred to a gastroenterologist because of some bowel issues. The GP thou...

Luac

•5 years ago

20 Replies

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All posts for November 2019

B 12 injections

Sub-cutaneous versus IM

Best resources for GP appointment for B12 deficiency

Normal blood tests

B12 oral tablets

Feeling alone

Email change

Hydroxocobalamin

Has it been this all along?

PA sufferers ive just realised

Do I need to take a B complex with the B12

Intrinsic Factor

Absorption of B12

Night headaches

Hot Springs while B12 and Iron Deficiency?

Skin forum

Iron deficiency

Positive test for Lupus

B12 deficiency and normal EMG/nerve study

Methylating

Undetectable

Self injecting - what are the risks

Syncope

B12 intake cause of my sudden symptoms of hyperthyroidism?

New to asking for help

Patronised and disrespected

Iron drop after b12 injection?

Extreme fatigue

Levels up

Omezaprole or not?

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