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Did Anyone With Diagnosed Pernicious Anaemia or B12 Deficiency have rapid weight gain before the deficiency was found?

I have recently added to my full house of Chronic Health conditions with tests showing high platelets , abnormal blood cell size , severe Vitamin B12 and...

I have recently added to my full house of Chronic Health conditions with tests ...

Blearyeyed

•2 years ago

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can pains in the left side of the chest and ribs be caused by b12 deficiency

Like I posted earlier, I have been having chest pain, back pains, burning sensations around my diagram,sometimes empty stomach sensation,high...

Like I posted earlier, I have been having chest pain, back pains, burning se...

Agala

•2 years ago

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Subcutaneous self injecting. Struggling to "pinch an inch"...do I have enough subcutaneous tissue in stomach area?

Hi, new here. My functional health doctor has recommended B12 injections. I had my first dose at a clinic on Monday (intramuscular in arm) and now the plan is...

Hi, new here. My functional health doctor has recommended B12 injections. I had...

MacG

•2 years ago

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Advice from the experts please?

I was diagnosed with Pernicious Anemia 5 years ago, bad story, long recovery and now watching for signs in my kids. My youngest (23 year old boy, history of...

I was diagnosed with Pernicious Anemia 5 years ago, bad story, long recovery and...

Emmers5

•2 years ago

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Muscles 💪🏼🦵🏼

I’ve tried googling this but can’t seem to find an answer. Why is it that the only two injection sites (apart from the buttock) are the thigh and arm for IM...

I’ve tried googling this but can’t seem to find an answer. Why is it that the on...

SallyRees

•2 years ago

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B12 folate low but doctor doesn't agree :(

Hi all, I’m desperate for some help as our doctors just don’t seem to be listening :( My husband has had anxiety all of his life. He was diagnosed with...

Hi all, I’m desperate for some help as our doctors just don’t seem to be listeni...

Lilly_E

•2 years ago

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Concerned in Ohio

Hello everbody, I'm new to this web site and I'm very grateful that I found the PA society. I've been living with PA for a little over 18 months. I give myself...

Hello everbody, I'm new to this web site and I'm very grateful that I found the ...

Mpvivo

•2 years ago

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Folate deficiency with normal labs

Hello everyone! I need your precious feedback on a case that has risen up on me lately: Is it possible to have a folate deficiency with normal lab values? I...

Hello everyone! I need your precious feedback on a case that has risen up on me ...

roukounasGK

•2 years ago

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Who best to see privetly Neurologist or Haematologist?

Hi guys , I’m not getting anywhere with GP and wanting to go privet, I’m wondering who to see a neurologist or haematologist? My bloods in January for B12 were...

Hi guys , I’m not getting anywhere with GP and wanting to go privet, I’m wonderi...

Cookiedough2022

•2 years ago

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Can b12 deficiency cause severe stomach problems?

I have been having dyspepsia for years now. It was diagnosed as stomach ulcers. I have been treating to the point that instead of calming down, each time it my...

I have been having dyspepsia for years now. It was diagnosed as stomach ulcers. ...

Agala

•2 years ago

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Low ferritin question

Hi. Would be grateful for advice. My (adult) daughter had always suffered from anaemia to some extent. Last year her B12 came back at 119 and she had a course...

Hi. Would be grateful for advice. My (adult) daughter had always suffered from ...

Lunadoo

•2 years ago

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Fits

Over the last 2 months I’ve had 15 fits, I’ve been found on the floor hours later .. wet 😿 etc and I Really am worried now & dunno what to do? 🤨

Over the last 2 months I’ve had 15 fits, I’ve been found on the floor hours late...

Queeniz

•2 years ago

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B12 tested whilst on injections

Hi everyone..I’m desperate for your advice on this !! I’ve been retested for b12 / active b12 and come back at over 3000… I’m speaking to my doctor on Thursday...

Hi everyone..I’m desperate for your advice on this !! I’ve been retested for b12...

Lowblow

•2 years ago

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Summer

Thought I'd share this . Love it . Have different varieties. This one one of my favourite colours

Thought I'd share this . Love it . Have different varieties. This one one of my...

Nackapan

•2 years ago

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Thanks

I would like to say a big thank you to the people that responded to my post and especially wedgewood thanks to you I have my b12 injections on the way from...

I would like to say a big thank you to the people that responded to my post and ...

Heidilooms

•2 years ago

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HB levels in blood

Dear community I understand pernicious anaemia causes low haemoglobin level in blood. Not sure low. Can haemoglobin carry on reducing 2 months following b12...

Dear community I understand pernicious anaemia causes low haemoglobin level in ...

PAapr22

•2 years ago

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Parietal Cell Antibody test refused by GP

I posted a few weeks back about my Dad who I suspect has b12 absorption problems either as a result of low stomach acid or PA. He tested negative for IF...

I posted a few weeks back about my Dad who I suspect has b12 absorption problems...

Needleandthread44

•2 years ago

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B12 injections to buy - UK

Hi there I’m looking to start b12 injections. Does anyone know how frequent you do them? I’ve never been officially diagnosed with PA - I had a negative...

Hi there I’m looking to start b12 injections. Does anyone know how frequent you ...

mistygrey

•2 years ago

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Letter in paper today

Wordy Unwise My late dad asked our family doctor many years ago for "Some of that Frolic Acid' for Grandma. The doctor with great merriment in his eyes said:...

Wordy Unwise My late dad asked our family doctor many years ago for "Some of th...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Excellent "This Morning" B12 TV video

Just idly passing a few minutes at work pondering my recent B12 arguments with my GP and came across this video. I'm sure many of you will have seen it, but it...

Just idly passing a few minutes at work pondering my recent B12 arguments with m...

badger4071

•2 years ago

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Query re forms and brands of B12

Can someone talk me through the pros and cons of SI with different forms of B12 and also the different brands of a particular form please? I’m currently using...

Can someone talk me through the pros and cons of SI with different forms of B12 ...

MrsTuft

•2 years ago

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What a beautiful day!😎

A day planned in my garden to do some much needed weeding and mowing (energy dependant) and soak up some vitamin D 🔆 least that’s free 😁 Sorry it’s off...

A day planned in my garden to do some much needed weeding and mowing (energy dep...

SallyRees

•2 years ago

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Help

I am trying to buy b12 injections online but I am in the UK and I am struggling to buy for a decent price my new doctor stopped mine and I'm so poorly I've...

I am trying to buy b12 injections online but I am in the UK and I am struggling ...

Heidilooms

•2 years ago

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Will my B12 still be good if it hasn't been refrigerated?

I ordered some B12 ampoules from Germany and they arrived three weeks ago but I wasn't in so they were taken to the local post office for collection. The next...

I ordered some B12 ampoules from Germany and they arrived three weeks ago but I ...

SKYROCKET123

•2 years ago

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Told there is a change in NHS guidance on b12 injections ?

Has anyone recently been told there is a change in NHS guidance and GP now refusing to give b12 injection ?

Has anyone recently been told there is a change in NHS guidance and GP now refus...

JohnnyHC

•2 years ago

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B12 Order

Versanapo order came. B12 Depot. Exp. 11/23 Took 4 days . All good 👍

Nackapan

•2 years ago

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Tired after hydroxocobalamin self injections

On Monday morning around 9am I gave myself an injection of hydroxocobalamin (not hydroxy) and also took some other health supplements and did weightlifting...

On Monday morning around 9am I gave myself an injection of hydroxocobalamin (not...

Johnyleeuk

•2 years ago

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On TV this am!!!

They are talking about B12 on Morning Live BBC I at 9.15. How I'll a lack of it can make you. Good.

They are talking about B12 on Morning Live BBC I at 9.15. How I'll a lack of it ...

jaybirdxNHM

•2 years ago

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How long do b vitamins take to work

Hi guys I hope you can give me some hope. I’ve had bilateral paresthesias in my feet and lower legs for a good year now and 2 months ago I realised that b 12...

Hi guys I hope you can give me some hope. I’ve had bilateral paresthesias in my ...

Cookiedough2022

•2 years ago

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Statins and PA

Could anyone give any information on statins and B12. I was advised that I should start taking these at a check up and B12 injection today. There can be...

Could anyone give any information on statins and B12. I was advised that I shoul...

Mazza63

•2 years ago

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Posts - Pernicious Anaemia Society | HealthUnlocked

Pernicious Anaemia Society

All posts for July 2022

Did Anyone With Diagnosed Pernicious Anaemia or B12 Deficiency have rapid weight gain before the deficiency was found?

can pains in the left side of the chest and ribs be caused by b12 deficiency

Subcutaneous self injecting. Struggling to "pinch an inch"...do I have enough subcutaneous tissue in stomach area?

Advice from the experts please?

Muscles 💪🏼🦵🏼

B12 folate low but doctor doesn't agree :(

Concerned in Ohio

Folate deficiency with normal labs

Who best to see privetly Neurologist or Haematologist?

Can b12 deficiency cause severe stomach problems?

Low ferritin question

Fits

B12 tested whilst on injections

Summer

Thanks

HB levels in blood

Parietal Cell Antibody test refused by GP

B12 injections to buy - UK

Letter in paper today

Excellent "This Morning" B12 TV video

Query re forms and brands of B12

What a beautiful day!😎

Help

Will my B12 still be good if it hasn't been refrigerated?

Told there is a change in NHS guidance on b12 injections ?

B12 Order

Tired after hydroxocobalamin self injections

On TV this am!!!

How long do b vitamins take to work

Statins and PA

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Posts - Pernicious Anaemia Society | HealthUnlocked

Pernicious Anaemia Society

All posts for July 2022

﻿Did Anyone With Diagnosed Pernicious Anaemia or B12 Deficiency have rapid weight gain before the deficiency was found?

﻿can pains in the left side of the chest and ribs be caused by b12 deficiency

Subcutaneous self injecting. Struggling to "pinch an inch"...do I have enough subcutaneous tissue in stomach area?

Advice from the experts please?

Muscles 💪🏼🦵🏼

B12 folate low but doctor doesn't agree :(

Concerned in Ohio

Folate deficiency with normal labs

Who best to see privetly Neurologist or Haematologist?

Can b12 deficiency cause severe stomach problems?

Low ferritin question

Fits

B12 tested whilst on injections

Summer

Thanks

HB levels in blood

Parietal Cell Antibody test refused by GP

B12 injections to buy - UK

Letter in paper today

Excellent "This Morning" B12 TV video

Query re forms and brands of B12

What a beautiful day!😎

Help

Will my B12 still be good if it hasn't been refrigerated?

Told there is a change in NHS guidance on b12 injections ?

B12 Order

Tired after hydroxocobalamin self injections

On TV this am!!!

How long do b vitamins take to work

Statins and PA

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

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

Topics

Archive

Did Anyone With Diagnosed Pernicious Anaemia or B12 Deficiency have rapid weight gain before the deficiency was found?

can pains in the left side of the chest and ribs be caused by b12 deficiency