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Can you get im injections wrong?!

I’ve been self injecting, not very confident but needs must. I can’t seem to get the whole dose in, there is always a bit left in the end of the syringe. Am I...

I’ve been self injecting, not very confident but needs must. I can’t seem to get...

Mag999

•3 years ago

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Advice needs for my results

Hi , My results back, could you please check and give me an advice. Do I have low or ok ..I don't understand. Ferritin 20.4 ug/L Folate Serum 2.86 ug/L B12...

Hi , My results back, could you please check and give me an advice. Do I have l...

NaomiB12

•3 years ago

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Getting a Diagnosis after blood results (daughter)

This issue has been going on for nearly 5 years with my daughter, now aged 28. She has been seen by 2 neurologists, who ruled out MS. The GP said her B12...

This issue has been going on for nearly 5 years with my daughter, now aged 28. ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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B12

Hi i had a positive IFAB test and have since been on B12 injections my next one is due in feb .but today i spoke to doctors to book it and was told they are no...

Hi i had a positive IFAB test and have since been on B12 injections my next one ...

CrazyboyDave

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Low b12

I get monthly b12 injections. I did miss my December one. And am feeling the effects. My levels last checked were 250

I get monthly b12 injections. I did miss my December one. And am feeling the e...

Candyg44

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Confused about supplements???

I was diagnosed with low b12 back in july 2020. My folate and ferritin was in range.Iv been following a Facebook page but I'm worried about the high doses of...

I was diagnosed with low b12 back in july 2020. My folate and ferritin was in ra...

Clara5672

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Severe folate deficiency

Hi I’m new to this forum. I have been diagnosed recently with severe folate deficiency, it was below 2. I had the pins and needles like tingling down my arms...

Hi I’m new to this forum. I have been diagnosed recently with severe folate defi...

Hidden

•3 years ago

27 Replies

Week one of weekly shots not lasting?

Tomorrow makes one week since I took my first weekly shot. I was also told to take 1000 by mouth. Within hours the pain in my muscles and joints subsided...

Tomorrow makes one week since I took my first weekly shot. I was also told to ta...

Sgboyd

•3 years ago

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Lab results came back and I have low MCHC(33.1) and high GRAN%. What do these results mean?

I have been treating pernicious anemia for a year now and I had gotten to a really healthy spot and was working out daily. However, recently I have been...

I have been treating pernicious anemia for a year now and I had gotten to a real...

Dakota17777

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Burning through B12

does anybody think it's weird that you'd have to inject so much B12 for so long just to feel normal? I mean if your stomach isn't able to absorb it that's...

does anybody think it's weird that you'd have to inject so much B12 for so long ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

62 Replies

spots and weight gain from b12

hi i had my last b12 injection of the five on thursday and although im eating in a calorie deficity ive put on weight when this usually works and have spots...

hi i had my last b12 injection of the five on thursday and although im eating in...

bluestitch

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Order arrived from Pharmasana

Because of the uncertainty of arrival I ordered a back up package of B12 from https://www.pharmasana.co.uk it was supposed to be delivered via DHL.de but came...

Because of the uncertainty of arrival I ordered a back up package of B12 from ht...

SallyRees

•3 years ago

24 Replies

Serum Ferritin

Hi Can anyone help me - what is Ferritin needed for? Am still trying to make sense of my blood test results which showed my B12 was very high (was taking...

Hi Can anyone help me - what is Ferritin needed for? Am still trying to make se...

mbb323

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Is self injecting everyday safe?

Hello my dear friends, Im new here and i need advice please. My B12 level was 139 when checked first time 4 months ago. I have all the neurological and other...

Hello my dear friends, Im new here and i need advice please. My B12 level was ...

Rshpreet

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Self injecting b12

I have b12 injections to inject myself with but my sister has been injecting me with them I’m just wondering if anyone had any diagrams or advice about where...

I have b12 injections to inject myself with but my sister has been injecting me ...

Abbeymulloy

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Fibro diagnosis after b12 deficient - I’m skeptical

Good Morning I became very ill in March of last year. In July I was diagnosed B12 deficient. I have made a lot of progress with injections but I just can’t...

Good Morning I became very ill in March of last year. In July I was diagnosed B...

Ctadds1

•3 years ago

31 Replies

Sudden drop in B12?

Hi I experienced last night what I can only describe as as if it was a sudden drop in B12, nearly like a low. I was fine when I went to bed and then suddenly...

Hi I experienced last night what I can only describe as as if it was a sudden dr...

Rmcc16

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Is it PA?

How do you know for sure you have PA and not just low b12? My dr wouldn't do further testing.

How do you know for sure you have PA and not just low b12? My dr wouldn't do fur...

WanderingSassenach

•3 years ago

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First 3-monthly injecton of B12 not effective.

In the UK was diagnosed with B12 deficiency in October (level 207), had 6 injections over 2 weeks that helped eliminate the symptoms but 10 weeks later had a...

In the UK was diagnosed with B12 deficiency in October (level 207), had 6 inject...

olicana1949

•3 years ago

10 Replies

B12 suppliers

Hi, I haven't been on here for a long time. At the moment, I am getting B12 ampoules on prescription. My question is are people still able to purchase ampoules...

Hi, I haven't been on here for a long time. At the moment, I am getting B12 ampo...

Erainy

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Anyone had speech issues ? Or impaired Fine motor skills in hands ?

Has anyone ever had speech issues , I seemed to have developed spoonerism, and also my fine motor dexterity Is impaired but but fast and strong movements don’t...

Has anyone ever had speech issues , I seemed to have developed spoonerism, and a...

Samsungtracy

•3 years ago

28 Replies

Vision

Anyone have issues with their vision? My eye sight gets blurry at times and my eyes just feel weird and unable to focus correctly. Is this normal B12 BS ?

Anyone have issues with their vision? My eye sight gets blurry at times and my e...

Ctadds1

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Elation!

I’m so chuffed and proud right now 😁 I did my first 💉 IM injection. It went so well and so smoothly. No sting, no blood just a feeling of absolute triumph...

I’m so chuffed and proud right now 😁 I did my first 💉 IM injection. It went so...

SallyRees

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Feeling washed out!

Just diagnosed also have Addison’s and thyroid diseases had 3 injections this week same next week then 3 monthly ...feeling washed out is this normal please?

Just diagnosed also have Addison’s and thyroid diseases had 3 injections this we...

davina70

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Folic acid/B12

Hi, I was hoping someone could refresh my memory.... what is the reason for not commencing treatment with folic acid before treating a B12 deficiency? I can't...

Hi, I was hoping someone could refresh my memory.... what is the reason for not ...

Curlygal

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Doctors adament tablets are sufficient despite severe symptoms

A family member has a vitamin b12 deficancy. Has done for over 2 years. She has only ever been given tablets. She has pushed for injections but the response is...

A family member has a vitamin b12 deficancy. Has done for over 2 years. She has ...

Kodey

•3 years ago

5 Replies

SI advice

I’m new to SI and to start with my partner was doing them no problem but when he’s been away working I’ve had to do them myself. I did them sc into my stomach...

I’m new to SI and to start with my partner was doing them no problem but when he...

Bamboo71

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Insomnia after B12D treatment?

Hi all. Did anyone experience insomnia once starting treatment? I took my first B12 shot today and an oral supplement this evening as per my doc (had to go to...

Hi all. Did anyone experience insomnia once starting treatment? I took my first ...

Sgboyd

•3 years ago

9 Replies

B12 info

Quick question I know it’s complex on b12 So if you inject b12 does that by pass the stomach ? Where does it go ? Blood steam ? Or at any point into the...

Quick question I know it’s complex on b12 So if you inject b12 does that by pas...

Milley2

•3 years ago

9 Replies

NHS researh..Vitamin D and B12 Levels – a Clue to Severity of Respiratory COVID-19 [COVID-19]

https://www.hra.nhs.uk/planning-and-improving-research/application-summaries/research-summaries/vitamin-d-and-b12-levels-a-clue-to-severity-of-respiratory-covid

https://www.hra.nhs.uk/planning-and-improving-research/application-summaries/res...

Pascha1

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Pernicious Anaemia Society | HealthUnlocked

Pernicious Anaemia Society

All posts for January 2021

Can you get im injections wrong?!

Advice needs for my results

Getting a Diagnosis after blood results (daughter)

B12

Low b12

Confused about supplements???

Severe folate deficiency

Week one of weekly shots not lasting?

Lab results came back and I have low MCHC(33.1) and high GRAN%. What do these results mean?

Burning through B12

spots and weight gain from b12

Order arrived from Pharmasana

Serum Ferritin

Is self injecting everyday safe?

Self injecting b12

Fibro diagnosis after b12 deficient - I’m skeptical

Sudden drop in B12?

Is it PA?

First 3-monthly injecton of B12 not effective.

B12 suppliers

Anyone had speech issues ? Or impaired Fine motor skills in hands ?

Vision

Elation!

Feeling washed out!

Folic acid/B12

Doctors adament tablets are sufficient despite severe symptoms

SI advice

Insomnia after B12D treatment?

B12 info

NHS researh..Vitamin D and B12 Levels – a Clue to Severity of Respiratory COVID-19 [COVID-19]

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