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Bioavailablity of different forms of B12

Hi, Came across this article about comparing bioavailability of different forms of B12 and thought some of you might find it interesting....

Hi, Came across this article about comparing bioavailability of different forms ...

Sleepybunny

•3 years ago

11 Replies

B12 deficiency - effects on hearing

Hi, I posted these links in a recent reply but thought they might be of interest to other forum members. Links that mention B12 deficiency and hearing...

Hi, I posted these links in a recent reply but thought they might be of interest...

Sleepybunny

•3 years ago

7 Replies

A thousand thank yous

Good morning from England everyone. When I first joined this group I was astonished by the way you look after each other and the advice I read has given me...

Good morning from England everyone. When I first joined this group I was astonis...

Hedgehogs15

•3 years ago

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Absorption and Retention of B12

I understand that everyone is different in terms of how they absorb and retain different forms of B12, and I know it takes trial and error. That said, my...

I understand that everyone is different in terms of how they absorb and retain d...

Soulquest

•3 years ago

8 Replies

I am a newbie who needs help. Where can I get a Schilling test for the source of my B12 deficiency

I am a newbie who needs help. Where can I get a Schillng test for the source of my B12 deficiency

I am a newbie who needs help. Where can I get a Schillng test for the source of ...

Garrillee

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Some advice 🙏

Hi, From my results I posted in the Thyroid UK group. I was told my B12 was low, and to come here. They mentioned PA. So as I’ve been searching to see what’s...

Hi, From my results I posted in the Thyroid UK group. I was told my B12 was low...

MarkieD

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Pleased Help

I have been doing my own B12 injections in my backside for 38 years now, taking prescription Vitamin D for ten to 1 years, and I now have a new development....

I have been doing my own B12 injections in my backside for 38 years now, taking ...

flash1955

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Prescribed B12 jabs contain folic acid?

Hi all - I’m on Medivitan iM & just worked out it contains folic acid as well. I do have a folate deficiency - but recall reading about needing to treat the...

Hi all - I’m on Medivitan iM & just worked out it contains folic acid as well. ...

SigNi

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Possible explanation for lack of hepatic B12 storage

I've seen a few posts on this forum regarding the seemingly inexplicable variations in B12 dosing schedules needed to keep different individuals from...

I've seen a few posts on this forum regarding the seemingly inexplicable variati...

USmedsyssucks

•3 years ago

30 Replies

Suspected PA

I'm so confused and GPs seem to have no idea what's going on, I even went to a neurologist to get tests done and she said the tests she did said I'm fine,...

I'm so confused and GPs seem to have no idea what's going on, I even went to a n...

Zerobasher

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Is 22ng/ml ferritin normal for male?

After injection my ferritin started to get lowered. I inject everyday. What can I do to increase it faster?

After injection my ferritin started to get lowered. I inject everyday. What can ...

Hamayeshguy

•3 years ago

37 Replies

Hi all - new here. Advanced neuro symptoms. Just started b12 hydrox injections 2 days ago. Is it usual to feel much worse? Thnx!

Scheduled for 2x a week for 4 wks, then assess. Also anyone experience a chronic cough relieved by B12 injections? I also have “hidden hearing loss” which I...

Scheduled for 2x a week for 4 wks, then assess. Also anyone experience a chroni...

SigNi

•3 years ago

43 Replies

Confused about adverse reactions

I don't understand why people are having adverse reactions when getting B12 injections. I get them monthly now that my level is up from 119 to 526. I feed...

I don't understand why people are having adverse reactions when getting B12 inje...

Whatdayisit

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Why folic acid and methyl folate RDA is different?

If you Google it you'd see there are two different recommend daily allowance dose is out there. Which one should be picked?

If you Google it you'd see there are two different recommend daily allowance dos...

Hamayeshguy

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Feeling wiped after B12 injections anyone else?

Hi I am in B12 injections 12 weekly via my Gp surgery. I was given them due to low B12 levels over a year ago. They won’t do any more frequent than 12 weekly....

Hi I am in B12 injections 12 weekly via my Gp surgery. I was given them due to ...

mistygrey

•3 years ago

10 Replies

B12 tablets and other medicines

I'm convinced my Dad who has PA is not getting enough B12 from his 12 weekly shot at the GP and so I gave him some of my B12 tablets 5000mcg methylcobalamin to...

I'm convinced my Dad who has PA is not getting enough B12 from his 12 weekly sho...

AngelaWoo

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Post op self injecting.

In the space of a month I've had an estrogen receptive breast cancer diagnosis, was operated on last Friday, didn't lose my breast, but I'm reeling with it...

In the space of a month I've had an estrogen receptive breast cancer diagnosis, ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Does the anxiety ever stop?!

What a journey this has been… unsure whether the whole COVID restrictions and uncertainty surrounding living a normal life again with this deadly virus...

What a journey this has been… unsure whether the whole COVID restrictions and un...

User2020-1

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Does this sound ok?

My adult daughter was recently in hospital with a prolapsed disc and had a blood test which showed Hb of 10. Her GP did an iron profile and B12 as her uncle...

My adult daughter was recently in hospital with a prolapsed disc and had a blood...

Lunadoo

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Is folic acid safe?

There are many articles claiming folic acid is not safe since it's not bioavailable to cells and can be root cause of some cancers and the only way cells...

There are many articles claiming folic acid is not safe since it's not bioavaila...

Hamayeshguy

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Eye twitching is back. Why?

I have continued to take every other day injections with hydroxocobalamin for the past month. Unfortunately I ran out of hydroxocobalamin so I switched to...

I have continued to take every other day injections with hydroxocobalamin for th...

Zeffy90

•3 years ago

2 Replies

More susceptible to catching bugs?

Does B12 deficiency/ PA make you more susceptible to picking up bugs? I seem to be catching every bug & virus that goes around.

Does B12 deficiency/ PA make you more susceptible to picking up bugs? I seem to...

Rmcc16

•3 years ago

5 Replies

covid 19

When I had my first jab I was due B12 in 3 weeks I found it bought on B12 symptoms I get when I really need an injection. Now courtesy of my youngest...

When I had my first jab I was due B12 in 3 weeks I found it bought on B12 sympto...

Angie47

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Limit on order number - Bodfeld?

Hi Really grateful for the advice that's been given about ordering B12 from Germany - and have copied the info from Wedgewood to work through the links. I've...

Hi Really grateful for the advice that's been given about ordering B12 from Germ...

LizWilsonpa

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Is is possible to take daily injections of B12 for too long a period?

I am an active, generally fit and healthy 66 man, and I eat a very nutritious, well balanced diet. I was given a confirmed diagnosis of PA about 18 months ago....

I am an active, generally fit and healthy 66 man, and I eat a very nutritious, w...

SupportSeekerGiver

•3 years ago

44 Replies

B12 loading dose jitters

I was given the loading given the loading dose of b12 injections. After the first few I felt jittery. But after the last dose I felt unwell. I started getting...

I was given the loading given the loading dose of b12 injections. After the firs...

Moobear2

•3 years ago

46 Replies

Gastritis, B12 loading & Nerve Issues Questions

I had low B12, just finished my loading doses on Friday, been on a multitude of drugs for nerve pain in left neck, arm n hand, diagnosed with OA in left C5-C7...

I had low B12, just finished my loading doses on Friday, been on a multitude of ...

Mazcan

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Menstruation makes B12 deficincy symptoms signficantly worse (?)

Last cycle I went to the hospital because I lost the ability to walk and do fine motor skill things. I was convinced it had to do with my period but all of the...

Last cycle I went to the hospital because I lost the ability to walk and do fine...

JupitersMuse

•3 years ago

3 Replies

How long does the "depot" last of a B12 injection?

The hydroxocobalamin injections I have seen all say "DEPOT". Does this mean an intramuscular injection of B12 forms a sort of "nodule" which dissipates slowly...

The hydroxocobalamin injections I have seen all say "DEPOT". Does this mean an ...

Cetus

•3 years ago

4 Replies

what vitamins and minerals should I get tested for

Hi All, Please help. I've been on weekly B12 injections for last 2 years. There are days I feel terrible with body aches ,feeling of panic, head symptoms. I...

Hi All, Please help. I've been on weekly B12 injections for last 2 years. There...

peace1234

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Pernicious Anaemia Society | HealthUnlocked

Pernicious Anaemia Society

All posts for October 2021

Bioavailablity of different forms of B12

B12 deficiency - effects on hearing

A thousand thank yous

Absorption and Retention of B12

I am a newbie who needs help. Where can I get a Schilling test for the source of my B12 deficiency

Some advice 🙏

Pleased Help

Prescribed B12 jabs contain folic acid?

Possible explanation for lack of hepatic B12 storage

Suspected PA

Is 22ng/ml ferritin normal for male?

Hi all - new here. Advanced neuro symptoms. Just started b12 hydrox injections 2 days ago. Is it usual to feel much worse? Thnx!

Confused about adverse reactions

Why folic acid and methyl folate RDA is different?

Feeling wiped after B12 injections anyone else?

B12 tablets and other medicines

Post op self injecting.

Does the anxiety ever stop?!

Does this sound ok?

Is folic acid safe?

Eye twitching is back. Why?

More susceptible to catching bugs?

covid 19

Limit on order number - Bodfeld?

Is is possible to take daily injections of B12 for too long a period?

B12 loading dose jitters

Gastritis, B12 loading & Nerve Issues Questions

Menstruation makes B12 deficincy symptoms signficantly worse (?)

How long does the "depot" last of a B12 injection?

what vitamins and minerals should I get tested for

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