Experiences with

Factor I test

I have recently had the result of an Intrinsic Factor test. The normal range is listed as between 0 - 6 u/mL Mine was 480 u/mL Is anyone able to advise the relevance of this please as it appears quite extreme. Thanks

Hi, I've had one Intrinsic factor test before which came in under range. I know its a test that can take a few times to show up.pisitive & kick myself for not trying it again before this loading dose.

I know this isn't uncommon from what I've read on here i just don't understand the doctors logic, I think it's because I had a negative intrinsic factor test ages ago, can absorbtion issues still be a problem even if I don't have PA?

Hi, I was just looking for some B12 ampoules on shop.apotal.de and came across these tablets:- B-COMPLEX w.Methylfolate+Intrinsic Fact.KLEAN LABS I've not come across any tablets that include intrinsic Factor before & was wondering it they would work better for people with PA. Has anyone tried

Mentions the Parietal Cells, Intrinsic Factor and B12. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3pYzDqyBZig

hi all, I have been experiencing a number of health issues recently and have had an Intrinsic factor antibody test. Please see photo for result, is this a positive or negative result? I am so poorly and just looking for answers. Any words of wisdom would be appreciated

Hello, I am new to the group and full of questions. My father had pernicious anemia so when I started feeling off after months of trying to figure out what was wrong...I had my labs drawn. My intrinsic factor was listed at 47.7. I can not find anything to indicate if this is what would be considered

hi everyone, just wanting peoples thoughts or advice on the following: I had a B12 serum test done which showed my B12 was low at 188 on the 28th of august. This was repeated on September the 2nd and came out at 232 without treatment. My intrinsic factor was also negative. I have loads of B12 symptoms

Hello all. I recieved my formal diagnosis of RA last week and trying to learn as much as I can. I often see you all discuss blood results/ CCP levels and wondered if someone coukd give me a beginners guide to understanding how yo interpret and what it all means. My letter says CCP positive 157, Rheumatoid

recently had the Intrinsic Factor Antibody test and Paretal antibody test. IF antibody was unequivocal and the Paretal AB test was positive. Ii was immediately diagnosed with Pernicious Anemia. It took 3 years to get diagnosed. In the past 6 years I’ve had numerous trips to specialists and been prescribed

Hi, I was diagnosed about thee months ago and I'm on B12 injections and feeling much better. However, diagnosis remains very uncleal. Very low B12, below limits of the test, but no antigens to intrinsic factor and negative on caeleac disease. Cant fault the GP but feels very limited what they will

Hello everyone, I am a lady of 67. Ive been taking lansoprazole for years. Then I began to feel ill with various symptoms the doctor was not interested in or would virtually say I was a hypocondriac. I nagged and got sent to a consultant who said I had neurological problems caused by fibromylgia and

My Medical No is 112624120. (sequence of factorials). My doctor can ring me on is 0112358132134. (Fibonacci code) I am 48 years old, 169 cm tall, weigh 54 kg, I have 6 children. My vital statistics are………..Sorry, I thought I was Angelina Jolie for a moment. In 2023, The World Health Organisation

Hi, In May 2021 I had the intrinsic factor blood test and my results were as follows. 89 u/ml. With a normal range of 0-24 u/ml. And the following notes.

I’ve been feeling grotty for a couple of years and have thyroid antibodies. Started on levothyroxine and liothyronine, happy with levels just taken. Symptoms that continue to bother me: Headaches & headpains Sore mouth, tongue swollen Poor balance Back pain Urinary incontinence Loss of sensation

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Does anyone have Sjogren’s disease along with PMR/CGA? For months I’ve been struggling with worsening vision in my left eye, and trying to figure out if I was having a flare. The left eye vision is like it was before cataract surgery, worse some times than others, especially after reading. Opthomologist

Hi all, On a hunt to figure out the cause of my continued iron loss... Had an iron infusion in July 2021 and I'm now back to deficiency. GP has done all they can, confirmed by private GP. The guidelines now assume iron loss is related to periods... except mine are very light and only last a day so

Hello all, so I got my blood work cbc back on line today and my MCV is at 101 higher than before ,platelets are at 227 closer to the bottom range and my hemoglobin is 14.5 range and RDW is at the bottom line of range 11.7. I visit my Dr. on the 2nd next week. my liver enzymes are high as well alt and

I was diagnosed with PA early 2023 after years of feeling hopeless and helpless, ( raised MCV , low 'normal' serum B12, positive Parietal Cell antibodies, no intrinsic factor antibodies) and I am SI B12 regularly, to which I am responding well, and finally starting to feel like I am coming out the