Experiences with

Antihemophilic factor

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Hi everyone, Not new here but just a little background - I was diagnosed with B12 deficiency back in 2014, I managed to produce enough evidence to satisfy my GP that I could not manage on 2 - 3 monthly injections and so I am able (currently) to access enough B12 for my needs, but this could soon change

So I have been struggling with quite a lot of symptoms for a while (since I was 17, I am 19 right now). My family doctor did a routine blood work and found out I am deficient in vitamin d, somewhat anemic (runs in the family) and my lymphocytes are 4.4xe9/L. I did a course of vitamin d supplements since

So I have been struggling with quite a lot of symptoms for a while (since I was 17, I am 19 right now). My family doctor did a routine blood work and found out I am deficient in vitamin d, somewhat anemic (runs in the family) and my lymphocytes are 4.4xe9/L. I did a course of vitamin d supplements since

Does a lack of intrinsic factor prevent the absorption of iron too or is it simply B12? If so what would be the best way to get iron into the body and does anyone know of any decent iron supplements that are readily absorbed? Thank you all for any help

Hi all New to this, I have just seen my results and have this back, is it confirmation I have RA? Rheumatoid factor level (XE255) 20 iu/mL [0 - 15] Many thanks all

Just an update and any advice would be appreciated. I sent off for some private blood tests as I am still experiencing pins and needles and STILL being ignored by my GP. However last week I did receive a call from an out of hours GP who listened to me and has referred me to a neurologist. So fingers

Hi, I’m hoping someone can help me. I’m 27 and I have been battling many symptoms since I was about 18 years old. Most of my symptoms have been psychiatric (OCD, anxiety, phobia) but I have also had unexplainable skin rashes on my knuckles and elbows that spontaneously happen, a fainting episode, constipation

I’ve have had high platelets for the past 20 years and have been living with primary Addison’s and hypothyroid for the past 27 years. I literally never feel good. I’ve been seeing a hematologist and she decided to run an ANA on me. CRP 9.7 ANA Ab screen POSITIVE ANA Titer <1:40 ANA pattern none detected

I’ve have had high platelets for the past 20 years and have been living with primary Addison’s and hypothyroid for the past 27 years. I literally never feel good. I’ve been seeing a hematologist and she decided to run an ANA on me. CRP 9.7 ANA Ab screen POSITIVE ANA Titer <1:40 ANA pattern none detected

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I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia approx 8 months ago after a lengthy process of elimination. To date I've had 1 appointment with a rheumatologist who asked me a few questions, manipulated my knee joints and then confirmed I don't have rheumatoid arthritis at the moment although my rheumatoid factor

Hi guys Just a little question to throw out there: I tested positive to intrinsic factor antibody 3 months ago now doing cyano shots monthly and has helped heaps with neuro symptoms. I recently was tested and came back with low parathyroid hormone 8 range 10-65 and need to go back to dr for consult

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Hi again I've been chasing up the result of an IFA test taken in early December. The GP has replied to say she has now chased this with the lab herself and this was the reply . "The lab said the intrinsic factor could not be tested as the B12 level was too high which interferes with the test. The

Hi all 👋 My Endocrinologist team has started an initiative of putting our care Records online so we can view test results. I was seen last January but not seen again till July because of lockdown. I’ve done several Medichecks blood tests and my Endo has seen these. At the July appointment, he took

Since starting my three loading doses in September my biggest problem has been insomnia and it has been a real struggle. I'm now waiting for the three monthly maintenance dose at the end of January and in sheer desperation I started taking oral B 12 supplements ten days ago. To my astonishment my

Hi all. I have had pernicious anaemia for many years and like many people here, I have struggled with the frequency of injections. To begin with 12 weeks seemed OK, but over the years this was failing to last. My GP put it down to 10 weeks which helped but I was still struggling towards the end so I

Hey guys, I am getting the intrinsic factor test tomorrow which my doctor highlighted as an unreliable test but managed to convince him to let me have it regardless ! Anyway, I have taken a single b12 supplement yesterday evening. This is probably a dumb question, but will this impact the test? Thank

Hi im new to the forum. My 15yr old son has many b12 symptoms the worst of which are fatigue, depression, no appetite and brain fog. Also unbalanced, tinnitus, occasionally pins and needles, very disturbed sleep. He had bloods at gp b12 381 (197-771) Folate 4.5 (3.89-26.8) Vitamin D 35.6 (50-150) Ferritin