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B12 every 6 months?

Morning, would somebody be so kind as to tell me why my gp has said to have b12 every 6 months for two years? I can't find any info why it should be 6......

Morning, would somebody be so kind as to tell me why my gp has said to have b12 ...

Hellywelly1980

•4 years ago

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Is 280 too low?

Hi all, my latest count is 280 it's on the lower side, but in the "normal range" so the doctor wants to wait 6 months and test me again? I've had injections...

Hi all, my latest count is 280 it's on the lower side, but in the "normal range"...

krakenart

•4 years ago

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OMG, My GP

Just had a phone call from my GP surgery asking me how I was coping with my Pernicious Anemia during the current situation. When I told her that I've been seft...

Just had a phone call from my GP surgery asking me how I was coping with my Pern...

Penni

•4 years ago

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My 90 year old mum has had her b12 injection by the district nurse. So grateful as she was shutting down.

My 90 year old mum has had her b12 injection by the district nurse. So grateful...

Nackapan

•4 years ago

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B12 substitute

It's been nearly 2 months now I was due my b12 injection totally exhausted is not the word however I did find some sort of solution the b12 tablets don't work...

It's been nearly 2 months now I was due my b12 injection totally exhausted is no...

Allyma

•4 years ago

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Injection Frequency

Doctor has contacted me tonight to reduce my injections from 6 to 8 weeks, I experience regular tingling in addition to the usual trademarks. Best M

Doctor has contacted me tonight to reduce my injections from 6 to 8 weeks, I exp...

MW20

•4 years ago

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Guidance on injections changed

I was told the same. However the guidance changed a couple of weeks ago after lobbying by the PA Society. I rang doc's back up and as I had noticeable symptoms...

I was told the same. However the guidance changed a couple of weeks ago after lo...

Maxie902

•4 years ago

1 Reply

B12 tablets

Hi everyone I can see many of you are struggling to get your injections so just a little advice that may help. I found out a little while ago you can now take...

Hi everyone I can see many of you are struggling to get your injections so just ...

Pikachu74

•4 years ago

18 Replies

GP letter no b12 injections

My GP surgery sent a letter stating NO b12 injections. Quoting BSH guidance stating liver stores last one year and those who are symptomatic oral b12 can be...

My GP surgery sent a letter stating NO b12 injections. Quoting BSH guidance sta...

francesstar

•4 years ago

7 Replies

b12 injection

diagnosed b12 deficiant Hi there After being poorly for years, ( I also have post parrton thyroiditis), I have been offered B12 injections. I am curious as...

diagnosed b12 deficiant Hi there After being poorly for years, ( I also have p...

smilingjane

•4 years ago

25 Replies

Can’t get b12 injection

Live in Gloucestershire, Gp not giving b12 injections. Have had b12 injections regularly before Covid. What’s going on. Pins needles, brain fog fatigue,...

Live in Gloucestershire, Gp not giving b12 injections. Have had b12 injections r...

Spirit26

•4 years ago

26 Replies

B12 deficiency and wrinkled fingertips

Hi - I hope you don't mind me posting here as I don't currently have a PA diagnosis, but I'm so lost trying to understand my symptoms and b12 deficiency and...

Hi - I hope you don't mind me posting here as I don't currently have a PA diagno...

Deronda77

•4 years ago

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B12 low energy the next day

On the B12 methylcobalamin spray, the question is, if you do to much in a day, can your B12 drop, so you wake up the next day with less energy again.

On the B12 methylcobalamin spray, the question is, if you do to much in a day, ...

Felix666

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Pins and needles all of a sudden?

Hi everyone I hope you’re all doing ok. I’ve been on b12 injections for about 3 years after being diagnosed with a b12 deficiency and a blood level of 71 nmol....

Hi everyone I hope you’re all doing ok. I’ve been on b12 injections for about 3 ...

Loola88

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Need help/advice

I am really confused about the differences between forms of b12. I was using methylcobalamin for a bit (was prescribed a multi use vial) and I think somehow it...

I am really confused about the differences between forms of b12. I was using met...

Xena2202

•4 years ago

6 Replies

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All posts for June 2020

B12 every 6 months?

Is 280 too low?

OMG, My GP

Success

B12 substitute

Injection Frequency

Guidance on injections changed

B12 tablets

GP letter no b12 injections

b12 injection

Can’t get b12 injection

B12 deficiency and wrinkled fingertips

B12 low energy the next day

Pins and needles all of a sudden?

Need help/advice

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How Often do you feel you actually need your B12 injection?

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