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Hi all, I wanted to write an update. There are a lot of horror stories online but I wanted to share some positives. Something to note is that although I am slightly anemic, my B12 deficiency was caused by long term metformin use. My symptoms were intense and mostly neurological, wide spread numbness
Hi all, I wanted to write an update. There are a lot of horror stories online but I wanted to share some positives. Something to note is that although I am slightly anemic, my B12 deficiency was caused by long term metformin use. My symptoms were intense and mostly neurological, wide spread numbness
humaashraf
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
5 years ago
b12 supplement suggestions
hi all, i am currently supplementing b12 through b complex effervescent drinks which have about 300% of DRI. to be honest i’m getting a bit sick of it and it’s taken a very long time to raise my levels. therefore i am looking for some suggestions of good supplements,?eg patches, nasal sprays etc. i
hi all, i am currently supplementing b12 through b complex effervescent drinks which have about 300% of DRI. to be honest i’m getting a bit sick of it and it’s taken a very long time to raise my levels. therefore i am looking for some suggestions of good supplements,?eg patches, nasal sprays etc. i
WilfriedZaha
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
5 years ago
How to avoid iron overload
A number of us are taking iron therapy, involving either oral supplements or IV iron infusions (like me). You probably know that there is some danger of iron overload with iron therapy. You can minimize that danger by keeping your TSAT (transferrin saturation) level below 45%. You'll need to calculate
A number of us are taking iron therapy, involving either oral supplements or IV iron infusions (like me). You probably know that there is some danger of iron overload with iron therapy. You can minimize that danger by keeping your TSAT (transferrin saturation) level below 45%. You'll need to calculate
rls_optimist
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Restless Legs Syndrome
5 years ago
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Low vitamins?
Hello I recently had a Thriva blood test and my results show my vitamin B12 and D are low and also my folate.. would taking multivitamins every day be enough to bring these levels up? My results say 135 for B12, 50 for vitamin D and 6.9 for folate. Also I took this test due to a severe lack of energy
Hello I recently had a Thriva blood test and my results show my vitamin B12 and D are low and also my folate.. would taking multivitamins every day be enough to bring these levels up? My results say 135 for B12, 50 for vitamin D and 6.9 for folate. Also I took this test due to a severe lack of energy
Clouisex
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
5 years ago
Yeast
I read the following on the livescience website in relation to b12 ‘Nutritional yeast is the best vegetarian source of vitamin B12, ... Just 2 teaspoons (6 grams) a day of nutritional yeast should cover an adult's vitamin B12 needs. ‘ Is this true?
I read the following on the livescience website in relation to b12 ‘Nutritional yeast is the best vegetarian source of vitamin B12, ... Just 2 teaspoons (6 grams) a day of nutritional yeast should cover an adult's vitamin B12 needs. ‘ Is this true?
Alfabeta
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
5 years ago
New Lab Results
Hi everyone, I'm including 3 different thyroid and Vitamin results and would like everyone's take on these "older" and "newer" results. Little background....thyroidectomy 2yrs ago (pap cancer) surgical menopause 15yrs ago (ovarian cancer) I also have autoimmune disease and take immunosuppressive drugs
Hi everyone, I'm including 3 different thyroid and Vitamin results and would like everyone's take on these "older" and "newer" results. Little background....thyroidectomy 2yrs ago (pap cancer) surgical menopause 15yrs ago (ovarian cancer) I also have autoimmune disease and take immunosuppressive drugs
Hidden
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Thyroid UK
5 years ago
Ferritin, Iron & Iron Binding - Haemochromatosis / Iron Avidity / Iron Overload - Blood results
Hi, Can someone please explain the following blood results as my GP doesn't think there is an issue:
Serum iron level
44.6 umol/L 11.6 - 31.3 Abnormal
Se unsat iron binding capacity
19 umol/L 12 – 43 Normal
Total iron binding capacity
63.6 umol/L 45.0 - 72.0 Normal [
Hi, Can someone please explain the following blood results as my GP doesn't think there is an issue:
Serum iron level
44.6 umol/L 11.6 - 31.3 Abnormal
Se unsat iron binding capacity
19 umol/L 12 – 43 Normal
Total iron binding capacity
63.6 umol/L 45.0 - 72.0 Normal [
mearbhall
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Thyroid UK
5 years ago
OTHER SUPPLEMENTS WITH VITAMIN B?
I am currently on weekly b12 injections (pushing for 2x weekly) but I am curious as to what other supplements I should be taking while receiving these injections. My doctor said that my folate levels were “fine” after 2 weeks of injections and that my b12 was raised (waiting to pick up my results so
I am currently on weekly b12 injections (pushing for 2x weekly) but I am curious as to what other supplements I should be taking while receiving these injections. My doctor said that my folate levels were “fine” after 2 weeks of injections and that my b12 was raised (waiting to pick up my results so
kjl3
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
5 years ago
My Active b12 test results
hi all, hope you’re well. as some of you may have been following i’ve been having b12 symptoms for the last few months. i finally got round to an active b12 medichecks blood test. let me just say my blood looked so dark red!! active b12 - 61.7 pmol/L range - 37.5-188 i know this is within range however
hi all, hope you’re well. as some of you may have been following i’ve been having b12 symptoms for the last few months. i finally got round to an active b12 medichecks blood test. let me just say my blood looked so dark red!! active b12 - 61.7 pmol/L range - 37.5-188 i know this is within range however
WilfriedZaha
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
5 years ago
Advice on a correct dose of vitamin B12
Before I was taking 1000 mcg of B12 to maintain my levels of around 800. In September I started taking Metformin and I upped my dose to 2000 mcg knowing it lowers B12. Just had my levels checked and currently it is: Serum vitamin B12 level 532 ng/L [160 - 800] Any suggestions on what dosage should I
Before I was taking 1000 mcg of B12 to maintain my levels of around 800. In September I started taking Metformin and I upped my dose to 2000 mcg knowing it lowers B12. Just had my levels checked and currently it is: Serum vitamin B12 level 532 ng/L [160 - 800] Any suggestions on what dosage should I
Gr8Nica
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Thyroid UK
5 years ago
Can vitamin B12 become addictive? Can you become dependent on them?
Do any of you believe or have some evidence that vitamin B12 can become addictive? By "addictive" I mean more of a dependence. I read about various persons in this forum and I know one from work that use at least 1000 mcg of B12 on a daily basis. Now, I understand people with Pernicious Anemia (PA) that
Do any of you believe or have some evidence that vitamin B12 can become addictive? By "addictive" I mean more of a dependence. I read about various persons in this forum and I know one from work that use at least 1000 mcg of B12 on a daily basis. Now, I understand people with Pernicious Anemia (PA) that
Hidden
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
5 years ago
Which form of B12 is best to SI?
Hi.just looking at options for my daughter if we don’t get anywhere with her GP re more frequent B12 injections. If we do go down the SI route which form of B12 is best? I have found a supplier in the UK that supplies these(for cosmetic purposes but I assume it’s just the same?) 10 ampules £40 - 5mg/
Hi.just looking at options for my daughter if we don’t get anywhere with her GP re more frequent B12 injections. If we do go down the SI route which form of B12 is best? I have found a supplier in the UK that supplies these(for cosmetic purposes but I assume it’s just the same?) 10 ampules £40 - 5mg/
Vicky2822
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
5 years ago
What is the best brief, written statement on B12 deficiency to give to your doctor on first meeting?
I have given up on the medical community for treating my B12 deficiency and I now self-inject 500 mcg every other day. But I have a new doctor, and I have fresh hope that someone other than me (with my still-fuzzy brain) can help take control of this disease. When I met the new doctor, I didn't get the
I have given up on the medical community for treating my B12 deficiency and I now self-inject 500 mcg every other day. But I have a new doctor, and I have fresh hope that someone other than me (with my still-fuzzy brain) can help take control of this disease. When I met the new doctor, I didn't get the
Dopey-Grumpy-Sleepy
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
5 years ago
B12 Deficiency
Last one month I take medicine for B12 Deficiency but some symptoms is still continue ..when I was qure 100 % ...can I know vitamin loss reasons
Last one month I take medicine for B12 Deficiency but some symptoms is still continue ..when I was qure 100 % ...can I know vitamin loss reasons
Balrajasal
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
5 years ago
B12 loading doses feel terrible
Hi all, I recently got diagnosed with a B12 deficiency. I am having neurological symptoms of neuropathy, vision fuzziness, brain fog, fatigue, and elevated anxiety and depression. Folate level is normal and iron is borderline low. Doc prescribed an iron supplement and 6 loading doses. One shot every
Hi all, I recently got diagnosed with a B12 deficiency. I am having neurological symptoms of neuropathy, vision fuzziness, brain fog, fatigue, and elevated anxiety and depression. Folate level is normal and iron is borderline low. Doc prescribed an iron supplement and 6 loading doses. One shot every
humaashraf
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
5 years ago
PA (percnais SP? anemia? She has OK b12 and low iron. Why?
Sorry to be so uninformed but I thought the PA (can't spell the type of anemia) could be from low b12 EVEN THOUGH it tests normal (the b12 I mean). My daughter has been low on iron for a long time. Iron pills don't work and cause extreme constipation. She was given an infusion of iron...we're waiting
Sorry to be so uninformed but I thought the PA (can't spell the type of anemia) could be from low b12 EVEN THOUGH it tests normal (the b12 I mean). My daughter has been low on iron for a long time. Iron pills don't work and cause extreme constipation. She was given an infusion of iron...we're waiting
Lynne0762
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Thyroid UK
5 years ago
New mememer ...Advice on iron deficiency please
I have very heavy periods. And recently had a full blood count and got told my iron ferritin was 10 u/gl (range 10-291 u/gl) GP gave me ferrous fumurate 210mg iron tablets I had never heard of these tablets but they are a small brown tablet taken orally. I have been taking these for nearly 3 weeks
I have very heavy periods. And recently had a full blood count and got told my iron ferritin was 10 u/gl (range 10-291 u/gl) GP gave me ferrous fumurate 210mg iron tablets I had never heard of these tablets but they are a small brown tablet taken orally. I have been taking these for nearly 3 weeks
Cheryl1986
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Thyroid UK
5 years ago
Letter in New Scientist
A letter in New Scientist correcting some misinformation about B12. It’s probably for subscribers only - [i]Writing about diet supplements, Linda Geddes says that water-soluble vitamins cannot be stored (1 December, p 30). Vitamin B12 is water soluble, but it is stored, mainly in the liver. The amount
A letter in New Scientist correcting some misinformation about B12. It’s probably for subscribers only - [i]Writing about diet supplements, Linda Geddes says that water-soluble vitamins cannot be stored (1 December, p 30). Vitamin B12 is water soluble, but it is stored, mainly in the liver. The amount
fbirder
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
5 years ago
Alcohol and b12?
Hello all. I have had b12 symptoms for the past few months and I have finally ordered an active b12 test from Medichecks which I will do in the new year. I have noticed since I had the symptoms, that when I consume alcohol, I get very tipsy and lose inhibition and sensory (as you do when you're drunk
Hello all. I have had b12 symptoms for the past few months and I have finally ordered an active b12 test from Medichecks which I will do in the new year. I have noticed since I had the symptoms, that when I consume alcohol, I get very tipsy and lose inhibition and sensory (as you do when you're drunk
WilfriedZaha
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
5 years ago
B12 shots frequency
I am b12 deficient. Is there a limit on the number of b12 shits that can be taken? Its been a month since I have been taking B12 shots twice a week. The effects of the shots wear off in a few days. Will there be any major side effects if I continue to take the shots twice a week?
I am b12 deficient. Is there a limit on the number of b12 shits that can be taken? Its been a month since I have been taking B12 shots twice a week. The effects of the shots wear off in a few days. Will there be any major side effects if I continue to take the shots twice a week?
andy109
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
5 years ago
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