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Deficiences caused by B12 injection therapy...

I have cellular magnesium and zinc deficiencies as a result of B12 injection therapy - this means my body is overall deficient at a cellular level even though...

I have cellular magnesium and zinc deficiencies as a result of B12 injection the...

HMS1

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Update from the United States

I just wanted to share some good news with other people that would understand. I spoke to my GP today and told her that I seemed to feel better on weekly shots...

I just wanted to share some good news with other people that would understand. I...

Volsfan918

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Help with B12 ampoules

Hello, help needed please 🙏 I thought I'd ordered 1mg/1ml hydroxocobalamin. Am I OK to use this instead? 1000/2ml? My poor brain!

Hello, help needed please 🙏 I thought I'd ordered 1mg/1ml hydroxocobalamin. Am...

Kaheena100

•3 years ago

4 Replies

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Update post - not seen GP properly yet, but B12D is not even on my notes as something I have!!! & am told 'it's just one of those things'!!

A quick update following my post last week. I have yet to actually see the GP to properly address all these ongoing & worse symptoms, and to address that they...

A quick update following my post last week. I have yet to actually see the GP to...

eclilley

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Folate Definciency

Even after reading all the posts and advice (for which I am truly grateful) I'm still confused by Folate / B12 deficiency. Can you have a folate deficiency...

Even after reading all the posts and advice (for which I am truly grateful) I'm ...

Silvershine

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Injections in arm

How high up the arm should you get injection. I've had problems in left arm for four weeks now, cant sleep on that side, and certain movements causes severe...

How high up the arm should you get injection. I've had problems in left arm for ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Any tips for a quick brain boost?

Has anyone found anything that helps on those days when the brain fog is so bad you feel like your head is literally full of cotton wool and you can't work...

Has anyone found anything that helps on those days when the brain fog is so bad ...

Clare184

•3 years ago

20 Replies

PA & UC ?

I have thought for the last 10 years I had PA ( B12 score was 68) but now I am not sure as I have just been diagnosed with UC ( Ulcerative colitis). I had the...

I have thought for the last 10 years I had PA ( B12 score was 68) but now I am n...

Ozzy123

•3 years ago

7 Replies

2 days late with b12 injections

Just took my b12 injection 2 days late. How I realised was I was starting to rant and feel very angry at trivial nonsense. I also started questioning people's...

Just took my b12 injection 2 days late. How I realised was I was starting to ran...

Scotlad76

•3 years ago

27 Replies

Slow Healing

Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone has had the same dilemma. I need a full knee replacement and one of the things worrying and holding me back is the fact I...

Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone has had the same dilemma. I need a full knee r...

12bars

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Ear neuropathy…?

Hi, everyone — I’ve written here about my experience of peripheral neuropathy in my left big toe as a result of B12 deficiency, which has definitely improved...

Hi, everyone — I’ve written here about my experience of peripheral neuropathy in...

still_elsewhere

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Erosive gastritis massive flare

I was diagnosed with Gastritis 2 yrs ago,it never really gave me any problems apart from when I ate tomato ketchup or apples.At the time,the test was for...

I was diagnosed with Gastritis 2 yrs ago,it never really gave me any problems ap...

Debzeewestmids

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Do B12 deficiency symptoms get worse before better after starting injections?

My mom has Parkinson’s (since 2016). Neuro tested B12 in 2018. It was 847. Her folate was greater than 24. In December 2020 my mom got covid followed by...

My mom has Parkinson’s (since 2016). Neuro tested B12 in 2018. It was 847. H...

jcavana

•3 years ago

1 Reply

PA or not

If the tests for IFA are so unreliable, how are we to know if we are suffering from PA or just B12 deficiency? I have a negative result but have spent years...

If the tests for IFA are so unreliable, how are we to know if we are suffering f...

Dragonwalker

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Antibody negative PA

Hi. I read the above referred to by an administrator on a previous post and just asking for further info please (post comments were turned off). I've had a...

Hi. I read the above referred to by an administrator on a previous post and just...

Roses46

•3 years ago

43 Replies

Vegetarian and absorption problem

I would just like to point out that being vegetarian is not just a self induced B12 deficiency and therefore still needs to be handled in the way of P.A. when...

I would just like to point out that being vegetarian is not just a self induced ...

Lurcher-lady

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Bodfeld apotheke post brexit

I can’t find hydroxy b12 on Amazon.de, has anyone successfully bought from Bodfeld since Brexit? They have been so efficient prior to this and they have the...

I can’t find hydroxy b12 on Amazon.de, has anyone successfully bought from Bodfe...

Mag999

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Could my rash be due to new iron pills

Hiya all. Iv been si eod for over 6 months but recently found out my ferritin was at 18. So I started taking blood builder tablets. Recently iv started having...

Hiya all. Iv been si eod for over 6 months but recently found out my ferritin wa...

Clara5672

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Overdose

Hi all 👋 I am a pernicious anaemia suffer and SI Can you overdose on cyanocobalamin injections.? If so what are the signs and symptoms? Thank you

Hi all 👋 I am a pernicious anaemia suffer and SI Can you overdose on cyanoco...

Onlyme75

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Vitamin D3 dosage ?

I Self inject B12. I’ve been taking Vitamin D3 tablets 5000iu for well over a year now and on my recent blood test my level came in at 164.3 with a Range...

I Self inject B12. I’ve been taking Vitamin D3 tablets 5000iu for well over a ye...

Ryaan

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Intrinsic factor and GPC antibodies

I have a question about my test results, I was hoping someone here could help explain to me what it might mean because I’m not confident the doctors I’m seeing...

I have a question about my test results, I was hoping someone here could help ex...

x101210

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Vegetarians and B12 deficiency

Is it often true that vegetarians are more likely to have vitB12 deficiency and can I make a difference by changing my diet ? Thks

Is it often true that vegetarians are more likely to have vitB12 deficiency and ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Where can i get B12 ampoules for injecting - desperate.

Hi there - i hope everyone is feeling as good as they can be - if only we could all get a miracle cure. Please can anyone tell me where to obtain vitamin B12...

Hi there - i hope everyone is feeling as good as they can be - if only we could ...

xeena

•3 years ago

25 Replies

A suprise

In my ignorance nearly pulled up a lone weed . Something stopped me. It looked so strong Following day a beautiful poppy flowered .

In my ignorance nearly pulled up a lone weed . Something stopped me. It looked ...

Nackapan

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Blood Results

I started my B12 Loading doses in March and my GP checked the levels a month after and were 1277 from 187. I was having a consultation with a Hematologist...

I started my B12 Loading doses in March and my GP checked the levels a month aft...

B52s

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Burning Feet

Hi, I am B12,B9 and Vitamin D deficient also have enlarged red blood cells get B12 6 weekly injetcions at Gps and 1 weekly SI at home as can not make it to 6...

Hi, I am B12,B9 and Vitamin D deficient also have enlarged red blood cells get B...

NannaTV

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Unsure about my results.

Hello, I’m new around here and I am wondering if you could give me some advice please? Back in April I went to the dr as I was experiencing weird...

Hello, I’m new around here and I am wondering if you could give me some advice ...

Ontothe3rdtreament

•3 years ago

12 Replies

Recent B12 results

Hi there, I am new to this forum and have been directed from Thyroid UK. I recently had bloods done with Medicheck and my B12 came back at 34(25.1-165). I...

Hi there, I am new to this forum and have been directed from Thyroid UK. I rece...

Bunnyhopps

•3 years ago

18 Replies

SEVERE HAIR LOSS

Can a lack of B12 cause severe hair loss?

cockapoodaisy

•3 years ago

8 Replies

was diagnosed 2014, left untreated, had all sorts of problems since, was told that it was all in my mind, or due to mental health

lost use of legs may2020, was told it was because my feet were in the sun and all sorts of ridiculous suggestions as to what it could be, have been back and...

lost use of legs may2020, was told it was because my feet were in the sun and al...

DeficientD

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Pernicious Anaemia Society | HealthUnlocked

Pernicious Anaemia Society

All posts for June 2021

Deficiences caused by B12 injection therapy...

Update from the United States

Help with B12 ampoules

Update post - not seen GP properly yet, but B12D is not even on my notes as something I have!!! & am told 'it's just one of those things'!!

Folate Definciency

Injections in arm

Any tips for a quick brain boost?

PA & UC ?

2 days late with b12 injections

Slow Healing

Ear neuropathy…?

Erosive gastritis massive flare

Do B12 deficiency symptoms get worse before better after starting injections?

PA or not

Antibody negative PA

Vegetarian and absorption problem

Bodfeld apotheke post brexit

Could my rash be due to new iron pills

Overdose

Vitamin D3 dosage ?

Intrinsic factor and GPC antibodies

Vegetarians and B12 deficiency

Where can i get B12 ampoules for injecting - desperate.

A suprise

Blood Results

Burning Feet

Unsure about my results.

Recent B12 results

SEVERE HAIR LOSS

was diagnosed 2014, left untreated, had all sorts of problems since, was told that it was all in my mind, or due to mental health

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