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1st b12 shot done!

Hey... just done my first go at giving myself b12 shot.. dont know if its nerves, worry or over thinking... but does your muscle feel a bit tender achy...

Hey... just done my first go at giving myself b12 shot.. dont know if its nerves...

Ljbillo

•4 years ago

32 Replies

Nail colour changes

Hi - Has anyone else had nail colour changes with b12 and ferritin deficiency (b12 148, ferritin 7 then 15)? My nails have very white blobs in the middle or...

Hi - Has anyone else had nail colour changes with b12 and ferritin deficiency (b...

Deronda77

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Shielding or going back to work?

Good morning, I hope everyone is safe and well. Just wondering. I work as a teaching assistant in a school. I have been working from home since lockdown began....

Good morning, I hope everyone is safe and well. Just wondering. I work as a teac...

Gumball77

•4 years ago

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MRI scan of lower bowel for B12? Confusing phone consultation with gastroenterologist

I had a scheduled appointment with the gastro last saturday by telephone. I had previously met him once last october - I had gastro issues and was unsure if...

I had a scheduled appointment with the gastro last saturday by telephone. I had ...

Luac

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Uk B12 delivery from Germany

Do versandpro deliver to addresses in England ?? They seem to have said only delivery in Germany??

Do versandpro deliver to addresses in England ?? They seem to have said only del...

Yingtong22

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Neurological symptoms?

Hi, I'm new to the forum; hoping to hear from others having similar issues and any advice welcome. I seem to be having symptoms associated with Pernicious...

Hi, I'm new to the forum; hoping to hear from others having similar issues and ...

Hedgeree

•4 years ago

29 Replies

Should I investigate possible PA?

Hi everyone, I have joined this community as I am wondering whether I should explore a potential PA diagnosis. I originally suspected a thyroid problem and...

Hi everyone, I have joined this community as I am wondering whether I should exp...

veganwife

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Confused blood test

Hey guys me again, I was wondering if someone would be so kind and help? Right here goes, I've had b12 and folate check b12 177 my gp practice under range is...

Hey guys me again, I was wondering if someone would be so kind and help? Right h...

Hellywelly1980

•4 years ago

11 Replies

B12 injections from gp

What exactly is in the b12 injection that the gp gives you in the UK?

Frankieluca

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Struggling trying to get IF test done.

I arranged to have the intrinsic factor test done on the 21st via nurse and medichecks. They advised me to stop the supplements two weeks before so I had my...

I arranged to have the intrinsic factor test done on the 21st via nurse and medi...

Hidden

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Sick and tired of always feeling sick and tired

I self inject B12 once a week but lately I still feel brain fog, tired, lethargic, weak, pins and needles, dizziness. Regularly have my blood tested but the...

I self inject B12 once a week but lately I still feel brain fog, tired, lethargi...

Hayley31

•4 years ago

11 Replies

1st Self Injection Done - questions

Hi All, Firstly thank you so much for all the advice and information you have posted on this forum. It’s been so helpful and reassuring. I was originally...

Hi All, Firstly thank you so much for all the advice and information you have po...

Jma2

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Why do I sleep so much ?

I have been diagnosed with PA for about 5 years but think I’ve had it much longer. I now SI as it’s just easier than the battle with the DR’s I do this about...

I have been diagnosed with PA for about 5 years but think I’ve had it much longe...

lifegems

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Folate/Folic Acid daily supplement.

Please can someone confirm how much folate/folic acid I should be taking daily. I know its 400iu daily for 12 week injections b12 but I have a lot of...

Please can someone confirm how much folate/folic acid I should be taking daily. ...

kittyflowers

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Help with iron results

Hello folks. Am I in the right group to help in regards to iron results?

Irishjen

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Probiotics

Morning all. Hope everyone is managing well in these strange times. I've been reading through some posts & have noticed mention of Probiotics a few times. As...

Morning all. Hope everyone is managing well in these strange times. I've been r...

Ritchie1268

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Pernicious Anaemia Test

After diagnosis of low B12 at 147 last year, I was given loading doses and told to expect a PA test. This came back negative, which was a surprise. I had all...

After diagnosis of low B12 at 147 last year, I was given loading doses and told ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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3 Days Post Loading Injections - Symptoms are stirring up!!!

I had 7 daily injections (loading doses) and had the last one on Monday. Today, I noticed that the fatigue was not nearly as bad and I was able to take a...

I had 7 daily injections (loading doses) and had the last one on Monday. Today, ...

HopetoB12better

•4 years ago

16 Replies

B12 Deficiency and Covid-19

My sister just sent me this link to an article about B12 deficiency increasing your risk of death from Covid-19. Thought I'd share it....

My sister just sent me this link to an article about B12 deficiency increasing y...

MoKayD

•4 years ago

4 Replies

When will I see improvements from Injections?

Hi was just recently diagnosed with pernicious Anemia more or less on my 47th Birthday. I have been feeling tired, fatigued, depressed, irritable and lots of...

Hi was just recently diagnosed with pernicious Anemia more or less on my 47th Bi...

PhilAB

•4 years ago

31 Replies

Probiotics

I got some as had to take amoxicillin for tooth work. Thd antibiotics didnt give me an upset stomach. The probiotics have. Has anyone else had this with...

I got some as had to take amoxicillin for tooth work. Thd antibiotics didnt giv...

Nackapan

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Physical Therapy for Balance

I went to physical therapy yesterday and my balance and strength aren’t where I should be based on my age and height/weight! She did 4 balance tests and I’m...

I went to physical therapy yesterday and my balance and strength aren’t where I ...

HopetoB12better

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Teeth

Just started on a new regime of weekly b12 injections. Have been very poorly again. No pick up from IM one last wednesday. Did a sc yesterday as could hardly...

Just started on a new regime of weekly b12 injections. Have been very poorly aga...

Nackapan

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Freezing b12

Hello all, does anyone know if b12 vials can be stored in a freezer and then defrosted and used at a later date. Thanks in advance

Hello all, does anyone know if b12 vials can be stored in a freezer and then def...

Themabinogion

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Elevated mch and mchc

I had posted about a change in the need to inject once I had started taking creon/artificial enzymes. I started creon in Feb and realised that I did not need...

I had posted about a change in the need to inject once I had started taking creo...

Luac

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Re-starting injections

Probably prompted by a prescription request, I was called by my local surgery yesterday and they are re-starting injections. I am booked in for next week. It...

Probably prompted by a prescription request, I was called by my local surgery ye...

Estateman

•4 years ago

1 Reply

IBS

Hi All Like many on here, my injections have been stopped and I have been prescribed b12 tablets - cyanominn (sic). I have had a slight return of parathesia...

Hi All Like many on here, my injections have been stopped and I have been prescr...

Alfabeta

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Self injecting b12

Please does anyone have any links for everything I need to self inject b12? Obviously including the b12 ampules

Please does anyone have any links for everything I need to self inject b12? Obvi...

Hellywelly1980

•4 years ago

43 Replies

Expiry date

I have just received my 100 vials of B12 to SI. Brill fast service as ever. Expiry date 2022.... I will not use 100 in that time frame. What are folks thoughts...

I have just received my 100 vials of B12 to SI. Brill fast service as ever. Expi...

Nonameavailable

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Full run down to self injecting

I've saved 2 pages from Germany to purchase from and also saved medisave page for needles/wipes. Where can I get a sharps box for used needles? What kind of...

I've saved 2 pages from Germany to purchase from and also saved medisave page fo...

Ljbillo

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Pernicious Anaemia Society | HealthUnlocked

Pernicious Anaemia Society

All posts for June 2020

1st b12 shot done!

Nail colour changes

Shielding or going back to work?

MRI scan of lower bowel for B12? Confusing phone consultation with gastroenterologist

Uk B12 delivery from Germany

Neurological symptoms?

Should I investigate possible PA?

Confused blood test

B12 injections from gp

Struggling trying to get IF test done.

Sick and tired of always feeling sick and tired

1st Self Injection Done - questions

Why do I sleep so much ?

Folate/Folic Acid daily supplement.

Help with iron results

Probiotics

Pernicious Anaemia Test

3 Days Post Loading Injections - Symptoms are stirring up!!!

B12 Deficiency and Covid-19

When will I see improvements from Injections?

Probiotics

Physical Therapy for Balance

Teeth

Freezing b12

Elevated mch and mchc

Re-starting injections

IBS

Self injecting b12

Expiry date

Full run down to self injecting

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