Search
Search
About
Log in
Join
Experiences with
Antihemophilic factor
Posts
Communities
1,605 public posts
Filter results
Fasting before blood tests?
Hi, Just a quick question are you supposed to fast before b12 and folate blood tests? Also have many people tested negative for gastric parietal cells but positive for intrinsic factor? Thanks
Hi, Just a quick question are you supposed to fast before b12 and folate blood tests? Also have many people tested negative for gastric parietal cells but positive for intrinsic factor? Thanks
Cathyjw
in
Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 years ago
Sister low in B12, folate
Hi (I have also posted this on the thyroid UK forum.) I am writing on behalf of my sister for some advice. She was diagnosed with autoimmune hypothyroidism a couple of years ago and has mostly been feeling well. However, in the last few months she has been feeling very tired, her hair has been falling
Hi (I have also posted this on the thyroid UK forum.) I am writing on behalf of my sister for some advice. She was diagnosed with autoimmune hypothyroidism a couple of years ago and has mostly been feeling well. However, in the last few months she has been feeling very tired, her hair has been falling
hose1975
in
Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 years ago
Advice for sister: low B12, high MCV
Hi I am writing on behalf of my sister for some advice. She was diagnosed with autoimmune hypothyroidism a couple of years ago and has mostly been feeling well. However, in the last few months she has been feeling very tired, her hair has been falling out, she can't lose weight, etc. She had some bloods
Hi I am writing on behalf of my sister for some advice. She was diagnosed with autoimmune hypothyroidism a couple of years ago and has mostly been feeling well. However, in the last few months she has been feeling very tired, her hair has been falling out, she can't lose weight, etc. She had some bloods
hose1975
in
Thyroid UK
7 years ago
Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!
Log in
or
Join
B12 jags stopped by GP
Hi folks, I've just had my b12 jags took off me by my doctor, she's new to the practice and says she tested my intrinsic factor and I should be absorbing b12 naturally off food, I was really low in the past and that's how my last GP put me on them, my folate is now 7 (2-20) and she says this is fine
Hi folks, I've just had my b12 jags took off me by my doctor, she's new to the practice and says she tested my intrinsic factor and I should be absorbing b12 naturally off food, I was really low in the past and that's how my last GP put me on them, my folate is now 7 (2-20) and she says this is fine
lainey
in
Thyroid UK
7 years ago
Help Interpreting Blue Horizon Results
Hi to All, My wife has now received her emailed results from Blue Horizon. I have her permission to post them here- in the hope that some experienced members may be able to help interpret? Below are both the results and text summary from Blue Horizon. Many thanks in advance for any help with this. Kind
Hi to All, My wife has now received her emailed results from Blue Horizon. I have her permission to post them here- in the hope that some experienced members may be able to help interpret? Below are both the results and text summary from Blue Horizon. Many thanks in advance for any help with this. Kind
PositiveSurvival
in
Thyroid UK
7 years ago
Is this the right test?
I've been diagnosed with B12 (113) and folate (3.1) deficiency. I'm getting the loading injections at the moment. The doctor has given me a blood test form to get a "gastic parietal cell antibody" test. Is this the right test? I thought I should be getting the Anti intrinsic factor antibody test as that
I've been diagnosed with B12 (113) and folate (3.1) deficiency. I'm getting the loading injections at the moment. The doctor has given me a blood test form to get a "gastic parietal cell antibody" test. Is this the right test? I thought I should be getting the Anti intrinsic factor antibody test as that
Orpheusss
in
Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 years ago
Rheumatoid Factor?
Hello, I'm new here. Advice needed please. In 2003 I was tested for rheumatoid factor (RF) and it was 51. Saw Respiratory Consultant about my 'cough' and they 'briefly' mentioned 'hypersensitive lungs'. Got an inhaler but only needed it a very short period of time. No signs of rheumatoid arthritis
Hello, I'm new here. Advice needed please. In 2003 I was tested for rheumatoid factor (RF) and it was 51. Saw Respiratory Consultant about my 'cough' and they 'briefly' mentioned 'hypersensitive lungs'. Got an inhaler but only needed it a very short period of time. No signs of rheumatoid arthritis
GeorginaS
in
NRAS
7 years ago
Pernicious Aneamia
Lack of IF Your body also needs a type of protein called intrinsic factor (IF) to absorb vitamin B-12. IF is a protein produced by cells in the stomach. After you consume vitamin B-12, it travels to your stomach where it binds with IF. The two are then absorbed in the last part of your small intestine
Lack of IF Your body also needs a type of protein called intrinsic factor (IF) to absorb vitamin B-12. IF is a protein produced by cells in the stomach. After you consume vitamin B-12, it travels to your stomach where it binds with IF. The two are then absorbed in the last part of your small intestine
beatrix2010
in
Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 years ago
Officially undiagnosed, awaiting insurance and in a bad way pls help..
Hi, I'm female 39 yrs old and very unwell. I can not go to a doctors at this point as I live abroad and need insurance which is currently processing. I have been to a sympathetic doctor under another name who has agreed with me after seeing a full CBC panel that I likely have PA. ( anemia through the
Hi, I'm female 39 yrs old and very unwell. I can not go to a doctors at this point as I live abroad and need insurance which is currently processing. I have been to a sympathetic doctor under another name who has agreed with me after seeing a full CBC panel that I likely have PA. ( anemia through the
0SK780
in
Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 years ago
21 year old's test results with no answers from doctors.
Hi everyone, I decided to join the society after my doctor initially said she felt I had pernicious anaemia but following my Intrinsic Factor Antibody test coming back Ok, she said it couldn't be PA. Test results that seem to be slightly off are: Serum Folate - 3.1 ug/L Serum Vitamin B12 - 144 ng/L MCV
Hi everyone, I decided to join the society after my doctor initially said she felt I had pernicious anaemia but following my Intrinsic Factor Antibody test coming back Ok, she said it couldn't be PA. Test results that seem to be slightly off are: Serum Folate - 3.1 ug/L Serum Vitamin B12 - 144 ng/L MCV
LaurenDH123
in
Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 years ago
Blood results..hashimotoa and possible rheumatoid!
Thank u for letting me join! My daughter 24 was diagnosed hashi. Age 15 and has been on LEVO. Since. However she now finally admitted to serious and increasing joint pain and stiffness building g up over past 2 years. She had a critical time a year ago and was tested for meningitis etc for iflammation
Thank u for letting me join! My daughter 24 was diagnosed hashi. Age 15 and has been on LEVO. Since. However she now finally admitted to serious and increasing joint pain and stiffness building g up over past 2 years. She had a critical time a year ago and was tested for meningitis etc for iflammation
MySpirit
in
Thyroid UK
7 years ago
Ferritin up and b12 up - translation of blood tests, please?
Please could someone advise as to what these iron tests show? My ferritin level has gone up. B12 level has gone up and as I do not take any b12 supplements ( my last 3-monthly injection was 31/5) how can my levels go up when it is now longer since my last dose?? Concentration is still a main problem
Please could someone advise as to what these iron tests show? My ferritin level has gone up. B12 level has gone up and as I do not take any b12 supplements ( my last 3-monthly injection was 31/5) how can my levels go up when it is now longer since my last dose?? Concentration is still a main problem
Doubleblank
in
Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 years ago
need help with results please
my gp did a intrinsic factor antibody test after he started me on a loading dose of b12 injections. the results say negative the markers are (0 - 24) and my result was 3. not sure what this means. thank you for reading
my gp did a intrinsic factor antibody test after he started me on a loading dose of b12 injections. the results say negative the markers are (0 - 24) and my result was 3. not sure what this means. thank you for reading
crinkle28
in
Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 years ago
Parietal cell antibodies and ifa testing questions
I recently received the book "what you need to know about pernicious anemia and vitamin B12 deficiency". I have managed to read through chapter 4 which discusses problems in diagnosing pernicious anemia. I am confused. I am in the United States and therefore trying to determine which test to request
I recently received the book "what you need to know about pernicious anemia and vitamin B12 deficiency". I have managed to read through chapter 4 which discusses problems in diagnosing pernicious anemia. I am confused. I am in the United States and therefore trying to determine which test to request
KimberinUS
in
Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 years ago
Rheumatoid Factor!
Advise needed please. In 2003 I was tested for rheumatoid factor (RF) and it was 51. Saw Respiratory Consultant about my 'cough' and they 'briefly' mentioned 'hypersensitive lungs'. Got an inhaler but only needed it a very short period of time. No signs of it in joints. The doctor wasn't bothered.
Advise needed please. In 2003 I was tested for rheumatoid factor (RF) and it was 51. Saw Respiratory Consultant about my 'cough' and they 'briefly' mentioned 'hypersensitive lungs'. Got an inhaler but only needed it a very short period of time. No signs of it in joints. The doctor wasn't bothered.
GeorginaS
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
7 years ago
Will intrinsic antibodies show up even if b12 normal due to taking b12 tablets?
Hi all, I just wanted to get some advice if possible. I have hashimotos for the last ten years but never felt right despite my thyroxine apparently correcting this. I've now discovered I have 22 symptoms on the pernicious anaemia symptom checker and yet whenever I go to my gp I get told it's down to
Hi all, I just wanted to get some advice if possible. I have hashimotos for the last ten years but never felt right despite my thyroxine apparently correcting this. I've now discovered I have 22 symptoms on the pernicious anaemia symptom checker and yet whenever I go to my gp I get told it's down to
Cathyjw
in
Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 years ago
pernicious anemia?? but high b12
hi there I'm rather embarrassed but don't know where else to turn to but social media. I'm a registered nurse but I find myself confounded by my ongoing symptoms. Basically I will tell you in short what has been happening in the past 10 weeks. first I want to tell you that 10 years ago I had similar
hi there I'm rather embarrassed but don't know where else to turn to but social media. I'm a registered nurse but I find myself confounded by my ongoing symptoms. Basically I will tell you in short what has been happening in the past 10 weeks. first I want to tell you that 10 years ago I had similar
Hidden
in
Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 years ago
GP appointment update
Hi so I have come back from GP and it has been a really promising appointment. He has upped my thyroxine from 100mcg to 125mcg with a repeat test in 6-8 weeks time. He has accepted I have Hashimotos and that it is a confusing illness that can cause fluctuations in hormone levels and symptoms. He told
Hi so I have come back from GP and it has been a really promising appointment. He has upped my thyroxine from 100mcg to 125mcg with a repeat test in 6-8 weeks time. He has accepted I have Hashimotos and that it is a confusing illness that can cause fluctuations in hormone levels and symptoms. He told
j345
in
Thyroid UK
7 years ago
B12 blood tests after supplementing?
About 18 months ago after developing neurological symptoms and other symptoms (such as breathlessness) and being told that my serum B12 level was "in range" (224) by my GP, I started to supplement using daily 5000mcg Methylcobalamin tablets and later with a spray also, along with a good B complex with
About 18 months ago after developing neurological symptoms and other symptoms (such as breathlessness) and being told that my serum B12 level was "in range" (224) by my GP, I started to supplement using daily 5000mcg Methylcobalamin tablets and later with a spray also, along with a good B complex with
seamail57
in
Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 years ago
my blood test results
Following on from my first post I am now able to access my blood test results on line. they were as follows:- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate: 25.000 mm/hr (raised) Plasma C reactive protein: 16.000 mg/L (raised) Rheumatoid Factor: 20.000 iu/ml ( its say normal) so what does all this mean
Following on from my first post I am now able to access my blood test results on line. they were as follows:- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate: 25.000 mm/hr (raised) Plasma C reactive protein: 16.000 mg/L (raised) Rheumatoid Factor: 20.000 iu/ml ( its say normal) so what does all this mean
am64
in
PMRGCAuk
7 years ago
1
...
52
53
54
...
81
Next page
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Filter results
Clear filters
Posted in
All communities
Pernicious Anaemia Society
855 results
Thyroid UK
255 results
NRAS
153 results
View top 10 communities
Sort by
Most Relevant
Newest