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Your thyroid and iron deficiency stories, please
My ferritin is now 7. (Safe levels being 13 and above). Haemoglobin is 114 (Safe levels used to be 120 and above but now all of a sudden are 115. Surely just a coincidence that it’s women who experience lower iron levels, as a rule. Surely). MCHC, transferrin, serum iron etc all out of whack, too
My ferritin is now 7. (Safe levels being 13 and above). Haemoglobin is 114 (Safe levels used to be 120 and above but now all of a sudden are 115. Surely just a coincidence that it’s women who experience lower iron levels, as a rule. Surely). MCHC, transferrin, serum iron etc all out of whack, too
HowNowWhatNow
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Help with interpretation of Vitamins please!
Help...do need supplementation; I was taking 2 Ferrous fumarate after low levels but reduced to 1 tablet now. I take 5000 vitamin D softgel Thorne Selenium ------------------------------------- Bloods taken 7 days ago: B12 : 678 (ng/L197 - 771) Folate 4.1 (ug/L-no range given) Sample slightly haemolysed
Help...do need supplementation; I was taking 2 Ferrous fumarate after low levels but reduced to 1 tablet now. I take 5000 vitamin D softgel Thorne Selenium ------------------------------------- Bloods taken 7 days ago: B12 : 678 (ng/L197 - 771) Folate 4.1 (ug/L-no range given) Sample slightly haemolysed
Lavender-Blue
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
General advice
Hi everyone I would appreciate any advice anyone can offer. Diagnosed with PA some years ago and have B12 shots every 8 weeks. End of last year noticed I was offish not myself and generally run down so asked for blood tests. Have been tested for everything under the sun but nothing has shown up. I was
Hi everyone I would appreciate any advice anyone can offer. Diagnosed with PA some years ago and have B12 shots every 8 weeks. End of last year noticed I was offish not myself and generally run down so asked for blood tests. Have been tested for everything under the sun but nothing has shown up. I was
Mullers26
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
1 year ago
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Advice on iron supplements
So... the next steps in taking control of my own treatment. I've been for my private bloods this morning including IFAB and gastric parietal antibodies, MMA and homocyeine. I've now resumed B12 SI and am taking vit D and K2 supplements. My ferrin is low, so I'm going to start iron supplements. I'd
So... the next steps in taking control of my own treatment. I've been for my private bloods this morning including IFAB and gastric parietal antibodies, MMA and homocyeine. I've now resumed B12 SI and am taking vit D and K2 supplements. My ferrin is low, so I'm going to start iron supplements. I'd
KBird01
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
1 year ago
Advice on folic acid
I was diagnosed with pernicious anaemia in nov last year . I am 65 years old and also have hashimotos thyroiditis for 30 + yrs. I had been under my gp for low b12 and folate for over a year ( just given folic acid) as my b12 was not low enough to start injections. PA runs in our family though. In the
I was diagnosed with pernicious anaemia in nov last year . I am 65 years old and also have hashimotos thyroiditis for 30 + yrs. I had been under my gp for low b12 and folate for over a year ( just given folic acid) as my b12 was not low enough to start injections. PA runs in our family though. In the
Charlie27612
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
1 year ago
different b12 form
diagnosed mid January with low b12 and PA. Originally told to do once a week cyanocobalamin and that just wasn’t helping so start of feb I did everyday injections of methylcobalamin at iv clinic (very $$$) finally found a doctor end of February who isn’t scared to prescribed and has me on a lot b12 of
diagnosed mid January with low b12 and PA. Originally told to do once a week cyanocobalamin and that just wasn’t helping so start of feb I did everyday injections of methylcobalamin at iv clinic (very $$$) finally found a doctor end of February who isn’t scared to prescribed and has me on a lot b12 of
Asb2
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
1 year ago
Blood test results, vitamins and minerals
Hello everyone, I had my next blood test on 7th March, 9:45am, last levo dose was about 8:30am the day before. At the time of the test I was taking 50mcg Accord/Almus, increased from 25mcg on 12th January 2023 (this involved a brand change, in fact I've had 3 different brands so far). [u]Results/
Hello everyone, I had my next blood test on 7th March, 9:45am, last levo dose was about 8:30am the day before. At the time of the test I was taking 50mcg Accord/Almus, increased from 25mcg on 12th January 2023 (this involved a brand change, in fact I've had 3 different brands so far). [u]Results/
Myalikki
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Confused newbie
I'm so glad I've found this forum, I've feel like I've learned a lot already from all of the experience's, advice and information provided by you amazing peeps 😊 I'm hoping you may be able to point me in the right direction and help me decide my next step as everytime I interact with my doctor's surgery
I'm so glad I've found this forum, I've feel like I've learned a lot already from all of the experience's, advice and information provided by you amazing peeps 😊 I'm hoping you may be able to point me in the right direction and help me decide my next step as everytime I interact with my doctor's surgery
woo79
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
1 year ago
Blood test results - Help Please!
Hi. I recently posted on here because I feel my doctor doesn't really take an interest in my hpothyroidism. And so I've recently taken some private bloods to check my doses are OK. I finally have all my tests back now. Can you help me interpret them please? I'm on 50mg of Levothyroxene. TSH level
Hi. I recently posted on here because I feel my doctor doesn't really take an interest in my hpothyroidism. And so I've recently taken some private bloods to check my doses are OK. I finally have all my tests back now. Can you help me interpret them please? I'm on 50mg of Levothyroxene. TSH level
mids_thyman
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Checking on my understanding of Folic Acid
The friend I am giving information to and not advising has Serum Folate test results of 3.3 ug/l. It is my understanding it is thought that folic acid 5mg once a day should be taken to bring folic acid into mid range and then monitored to keep the level in mid range during any B12 supplementation.
The friend I am giving information to and not advising has Serum Folate test results of 3.3 ug/l. It is my understanding it is thought that folic acid 5mg once a day should be taken to bring folic acid into mid range and then monitored to keep the level in mid range during any B12 supplementation.
WIZARD6787
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
1 year ago
serum iron
While seeing a Dr at Leicester hospital I was asked to have a blood test, it wasn’t a fasting one. I have just had a letter, my serum iron was 12 there is no mention of anything else. The registrar has written “ Low iron can make restless legs worse and therefore I would be grateful if you could investigate
While seeing a Dr at Leicester hospital I was asked to have a blood test, it wasn’t a fasting one. I have just had a letter, my serum iron was 12 there is no mention of anything else. The registrar has written “ Low iron can make restless legs worse and therefore I would be grateful if you could investigate
Elsie77
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Restless Legs Syndrome
1 year ago
Confused & could do with some advice please...
I had to have a re-blood test done a couple of days ago since having my b12 loading doses in Nov/Dec 2022 when I was told that I have Pernacious Aneamia caused by B12 deficiency & given a sheet of paper telling me all about it etc... I was told my results today & they say everything is normal apart
I had to have a re-blood test done a couple of days ago since having my b12 loading doses in Nov/Dec 2022 when I was told that I have Pernacious Aneamia caused by B12 deficiency & given a sheet of paper telling me all about it etc... I was told my results today & they say everything is normal apart
Electricblue22
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
1 year ago
B12 deficiency. ???
Hi Just needed some advice i have a folate deficiency and am currently taking folic acid.I was told my b12 was fine.But had an appointment with a dietician today who shown me my b12 results.I was quite suprised as seeing the table of my resukts on a b12 table mine was almost at the bottom.I am quitr
Hi Just needed some advice i have a folate deficiency and am currently taking folic acid.I was told my b12 was fine.But had an appointment with a dietician today who shown me my b12 results.I was quite suprised as seeing the table of my resukts on a b12 table mine was almost at the bottom.I am quitr
Rachel20
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
1 year ago
Intrinsic factor antibody result
Hi all, I've only just seen the result of an Intrinsic Factor Antibody test that was done in December before I started SI which I don't know how to interpret. I got a result of 2 u/ml (reference range is 0-24 u/ml). Is that a positive or a negative result? Does that confirm PA or not? Can someone explain
Hi all, I've only just seen the result of an Intrinsic Factor Antibody test that was done in December before I started SI which I don't know how to interpret. I got a result of 2 u/ml (reference range is 0-24 u/ml). Is that a positive or a negative result? Does that confirm PA or not? Can someone explain
Gecko22
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
1 year ago
B12 injections stopped by GP
I have been on B12 injections for 4 years. (I had exhaustion, nausea, headaches etc and B12 was confirmed as being 40.)Had.loading dose and been having 3 monthly injections ever since. Intrinsic Factor was negative, but I do not have a restrictive diet. Anyway, GP decided to check my B12 when I asked
I have been on B12 injections for 4 years. (I had exhaustion, nausea, headaches etc and B12 was confirmed as being 40.)Had.loading dose and been having 3 monthly injections ever since. Intrinsic Factor was negative, but I do not have a restrictive diet. Anyway, GP decided to check my B12 when I asked
ValentinoBlue
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
1 year ago
Detection of a bacterial infection: Procalcitonin test
How to figure out if antibiotics should be considered ? There is a blood test measuring levels of Procalcitonin: if it is below 0.1 ng/mL, a bacterial infection is very unlikely, so antibiotics would be of no help. My question is: how reliable is this indicator, especially on the false negative side
How to figure out if antibiotics should be considered ? There is a blood test measuring levels of Procalcitonin: if it is below 0.1 ng/mL, a bacterial infection is very unlikely, so antibiotics would be of no help. My question is: how reliable is this indicator, especially on the false negative side
MikeOr
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CLL Support
1 year ago
Increased fatigue levels / Breathlessness and Petechiae
Hello again... I have another appt today with the doc as I have been feeling really grotty lately. Since my last appt I have developed Petechiae on my stomach, increased levels of fatigue and breathlessness. I'm still working a 45 hr week currently but it feels like I'm dragging myself through the week
Hello again... I have another appt today with the doc as I have been feeling really grotty lately. Since my last appt I have developed Petechiae on my stomach, increased levels of fatigue and breathlessness. I'm still working a 45 hr week currently but it feels like I'm dragging myself through the week
The_simple_life
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CLL Support
1 year ago
Clarification of blood results
Hi Could anyone give me some clarity on my anaemia test results received today. Test was done by Monitor My Health but no reference ranges included so all components just say "normal" which is very uninformative and irritating. I know from this forum results need to be optimal. Results: Haemoglobin 128g
Hi Could anyone give me some clarity on my anaemia test results received today. Test was done by Monitor My Health but no reference ranges included so all components just say "normal" which is very uninformative and irritating. I know from this forum results need to be optimal. Results: Haemoglobin 128g
Hollybushroad
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
B12 injections and vaginal bleeding.
Hi all, I am new here and I would value some imput. I'm 68 and recently discovered that my B12 is too low. I received six B12 injections from a nurse at my surgery (and scheduled for three monthly for further injections). One week after the injections and I have experienced some vaginal bleeding. Do
Hi all, I am new here and I would value some imput. I'm 68 and recently discovered that my B12 is too low. I received six B12 injections from a nurse at my surgery (and scheduled for three monthly for further injections). One week after the injections and I have experienced some vaginal bleeding. Do
susieflooz
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
1 year ago
Methycobalamin Powder Needed
Hi everyone, I have been ordering methycobalamin in powder form from a lab in the UK. I get it in this form because b12 loses potency when water is added and it's exposed to light. So I get the powder in vials, add saline solution, and do intramuscular injections. This worked very, very well for me
Hi everyone, I have been ordering methycobalamin in powder form from a lab in the UK. I get it in this form because b12 loses potency when water is added and it's exposed to light. So I get the powder in vials, add saline solution, and do intramuscular injections. This worked very, very well for me
headypuma
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
1 year ago
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