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Will recent B12 shots Affect Iron Panel results?
Hi all, I want to check my iron levels to see if I should supplement iron (I'm pretty sure I do as Hb is low). My question is, will my having had recent b12 loading shots affect my iron tests? Tests to run:- Serum Ferritin Serum Iron + Total Iron Binding Capacity Tranferrin Iron Saturation Percentage
Hi all, I want to check my iron levels to see if I should supplement iron (I'm pretty sure I do as Hb is low). My question is, will my having had recent b12 loading shots affect my iron tests? Tests to run:- Serum Ferritin Serum Iron + Total Iron Binding Capacity Tranferrin Iron Saturation Percentage
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 years ago
Folate Blood result
I have a folate result of 9.1. The printout that the receptionist gave me did not have the ranges on them and when I asked for them, the receptionist did not know. I just wanted to know if I need to be prescribed folic acid. I am anaemic and am currently on iron (ferrous sulphate 200mg 2 x daily)
I have a folate result of 9.1. The printout that the receptionist gave me did not have the ranges on them and when I asked for them, the receptionist did not know. I just wanted to know if I need to be prescribed folic acid. I am anaemic and am currently on iron (ferrous sulphate 200mg 2 x daily)
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Thyroid UK
7 years ago
BMJ Best Practice website advice on B12 deficiency
Hi all I came across this document whilst inadvertently finding a "back door" into the BMJ "Best Practice" website. I've been on this forum for a while and have read all of the excellent links to various B12 articles that others have posted. I haven't seen this one before however and note that it has
Hi all I came across this document whilst inadvertently finding a "back door" into the BMJ "Best Practice" website. I've been on this forum for a while and have read all of the excellent links to various B12 articles that others have posted. I haven't seen this one before however and note that it has
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 years ago
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Ferritin/B12/folate/vitamin D
Taking 1x ferrous fumarate for iron deficiency. 5mg folic acid for folate deficiency. 800iu vitamin D for vitamin D deficiency. All on prescription. Results after supplementing. Thanks in advance. Ferritin 23 (30 - 400) Folate 4.1 (4.6 - 18.7) Vitamin B12 251 (180 - 900) 25 hydroxy vitamin D2 <6 25
Taking 1x ferrous fumarate for iron deficiency. 5mg folic acid for folate deficiency. 800iu vitamin D for vitamin D deficiency. All on prescription. Results after supplementing. Thanks in advance. Ferritin 23 (30 - 400) Folate 4.1 (4.6 - 18.7) Vitamin B12 251 (180 - 900) 25 hydroxy vitamin D2 <6 25
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Thyroid UK
7 years ago
Articles linking iron deficiency
In autoimmune gastritis (AIG) or thyrogastric syndrome (new one to me), iron deficiency may come before B12/cobalamin deficiency. Iron levels may need to be monitored, but AIG patients have difficulty with supplements and could need infusions. Iron deficiency + thyroid problem may be a signal for the
In autoimmune gastritis (AIG) or thyrogastric syndrome (new one to me), iron deficiency may come before B12/cobalamin deficiency. Iron levels may need to be monitored, but AIG patients have difficulty with supplements and could need infusions. Iron deficiency + thyroid problem may be a signal for the
bquoss
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 years ago
IRON AND VITAMINS
Hello everyone, I asked for my irons, b12 and vitamin D to be checked after a really good Drs appointment and a low TSH result of 0.27. Would you please tell me if you think I need a bit more iron. I was not taking any supplements for a week prior to the test. Thank you in advance. Serum folate >( 3.9
Hello everyone, I asked for my irons, b12 and vitamin D to be checked after a really good Drs appointment and a low TSH result of 0.27. Would you please tell me if you think I need a bit more iron. I was not taking any supplements for a week prior to the test. Thank you in advance. Serum folate >( 3.9
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Thyroid UK
7 years ago
Problems with the Medical Profession
As the B12 provided by the UK NHS has proved to be totally inadequate for my wife's needs, we have been supplementing her with injections of 1mg Methylcobolamin every month. This is proved to be literally a life-saver. She still gets a B12 shot every 3 months per NICE guidelines. Her recent blood
As the B12 provided by the UK NHS has proved to be totally inadequate for my wife's needs, we have been supplementing her with injections of 1mg Methylcobolamin every month. This is proved to be literally a life-saver. She still gets a B12 shot every 3 months per NICE guidelines. Her recent blood
Johnathan
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 years ago
Supplement advice please
I am finding my levels aren't improving on what I take? 800iu D3 for vitamin D deficiency, 5mg folic acid for folate deficiency and 210mg ferrous fumarate for iron deficiency? All are on prescription. Thanks Ferritin - 22 (30 - 400) Folate - 1.8 (2.5 - 19.5) Vitamin B12 - 203 (190 - 900) Total 25 OH
I am finding my levels aren't improving on what I take? 800iu D3 for vitamin D deficiency, 5mg folic acid for folate deficiency and 210mg ferrous fumarate for iron deficiency? All are on prescription. Thanks Ferritin - 22 (30 - 400) Folate - 1.8 (2.5 - 19.5) Vitamin B12 - 203 (190 - 900) Total 25 OH
Dominique116
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Thyroid UK
7 years ago
Iron etc
Hi what do results show please and do I need supplements thank you Ferritin 9 (15 - 400) Folate 2.3 (2.5 - 19.5) Vitamin B12 196 (190 - 900) Vitamin D 25.1 (25 - 50 deficiency) MCV 77.3 (80 -98) MCHC 386 (310 - 350) Iron 6.2 (6.0 - 26.0) Transferrin saturation 13 (10 - 30)
Hi what do results show please and do I need supplements thank you Ferritin 9 (15 - 400) Folate 2.3 (2.5 - 19.5) Vitamin B12 196 (190 - 900) Vitamin D 25.1 (25 - 50 deficiency) MCV 77.3 (80 -98) MCHC 386 (310 - 350) Iron 6.2 (6.0 - 26.0) Transferrin saturation 13 (10 - 30)
Chelsey6
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Thyroid UK
7 years ago
Full blood count
FBC done recently, told to repeat in 4 weeks as lymphocyte count low...0.6 (range1.00-4.50) also hb estimation low... 114(range 115.11-165.00) All else normal. Is this anything to be worried about?. G.P. says borderline anaemic to eat as much iron rich foods as I can and see what next test shows
FBC done recently, told to repeat in 4 weeks as lymphocyte count low...0.6 (range1.00-4.50) also hb estimation low... 114(range 115.11-165.00) All else normal. Is this anything to be worried about?. G.P. says borderline anaemic to eat as much iron rich foods as I can and see what next test shows
foxglove
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 years ago
Help with supplements
Hi here are results for other things. GP ordered B12 injections due to B12 deficiency and ferrous fumarate for iron deficiency anaemia. I take 1 iron tablet a day and 800iu D3 and 5mcg folic acid once a day thank you B12 148 (180 - 900) Folate 2.3 (2.5 - 19.5) Vitamin D 33.5 (25 - 50 deficiency) Ferritin
Hi here are results for other things. GP ordered B12 injections due to B12 deficiency and ferrous fumarate for iron deficiency anaemia. I take 1 iron tablet a day and 800iu D3 and 5mcg folic acid once a day thank you B12 148 (180 - 900) Folate 2.3 (2.5 - 19.5) Vitamin D 33.5 (25 - 50 deficiency) Ferritin
Amethyst85
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Thyroid UK
7 years ago
Low B12 with 'normal' MCV/MCH
I'm still trying to get to grips with the details of my issues, having finally see some possible light at the end of a long tunnel. I did search for a similar post, so apologies if I've missed one. As I understand what I'm reading, PA is a macrocytic anemia, so would normally result in a high MCV on
I'm still trying to get to grips with the details of my issues, having finally see some possible light at the end of a long tunnel. I did search for a similar post, so apologies if I've missed one. As I understand what I'm reading, PA is a macrocytic anemia, so would normally result in a high MCV on
GavinUK
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
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
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 years ago
My Experience
I wanted to share this, as this is my journey and I feel better than I have for years. I am confirmed as B12 deficient and now take daily Methylcobalamin (2 per day, has been at 6 per day) and have injections every two months. I have to take daily supplements as I suffer from visual disturbance.
I wanted to share this, as this is my journey and I feel better than I have for years. I am confirmed as B12 deficient and now take daily Methylcobalamin (2 per day, has been at 6 per day) and have injections every two months. I have to take daily supplements as I suffer from visual disturbance.
GGourmet
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 years ago
help please switching to thyroxine from NDT
Hi there. I wanted to switch to thyroxine 2yrs ago but copped out. My T3 is too high and other problems on NDTs so I would like to switch. Can anyone give me advice on how best to do it in a gentle way? I have severe ME so am pretty fragile . I am on 2 grains on westhroid. I have been told that 1 grain
Hi there. I wanted to switch to thyroxine 2yrs ago but copped out. My T3 is too high and other problems on NDTs so I would like to switch. Can anyone give me advice on how best to do it in a gentle way? I have severe ME so am pretty fragile . I am on 2 grains on westhroid. I have been told that 1 grain
Branders
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Thyroid UK
7 years ago
gp appointment
hi gp appointment has gone well today, been prescribed ferrous fumarate to take three times a day, given folic acid to take once a day, started on maintenance dose of vitamin d, had levothyroxine increased and given loading dose of b12 thank you https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/posts/private/135895800
hi gp appointment has gone well today, been prescribed ferrous fumarate to take three times a day, given folic acid to take once a day, started on maintenance dose of vitamin d, had levothyroxine increased and given loading dose of b12 thank you https://healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk/posts/private/135895800
lexyy
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Thyroid UK
7 years ago
RLS and low iron
I too suffer from RLS but i have been taking vit B3 B12 Magnesium 2 iron tabs vit E and vit C.. I was taking one iron tablet but recently went to my gynocogist because i have such a heavy and long menstrual periods..im talking 3 to 4 weeks long periods with very heavy bleeding and clots..My Dr. Tried
I too suffer from RLS but i have been taking vit B3 B12 Magnesium 2 iron tabs vit E and vit C.. I was taking one iron tablet but recently went to my gynocogist because i have such a heavy and long menstrual periods..im talking 3 to 4 weeks long periods with very heavy bleeding and clots..My Dr. Tried
Cindymcn
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Restless Legs Syndrome
7 years ago
Hi here are other results
Been prescribed 800iu D3 for deficient vitamin D and 210mg ferrous fumarate for iron deficiency is what I take enough. Below results before supplementing. Thankyou FERRITIN 11 (15 - 150) FOLATE 4.3 (4.6 - 18.7) VITAMIN B12 242 (190 - 900) VITAMIN D 41.6 (25 - 50 VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY. SUPPLEMENTATION
Been prescribed 800iu D3 for deficient vitamin D and 210mg ferrous fumarate for iron deficiency is what I take enough. Below results before supplementing. Thankyou FERRITIN 11 (15 - 150) FOLATE 4.3 (4.6 - 18.7) VITAMIN B12 242 (190 - 900) VITAMIN D 41.6 (25 - 50 VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY. SUPPLEMENTATION
LauraWhite
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Thyroid UK
7 years ago
Low iron
Hi there I posted last week for the first time about my IF pernicious anaemia and had bloods taken as I have been feeling dreadful. GP says I have low iron and thinks I may have a bowel issue so is referring me. Can I absorb iron if I cannot absorb B12 ?
Hi there I posted last week for the first time about my IF pernicious anaemia and had bloods taken as I have been feeling dreadful. GP says I have low iron and thinks I may have a bowel issue so is referring me. Can I absorb iron if I cannot absorb B12 ?
AnneCh1
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 years ago
Questions from a person new to B12 deficiency...
Hi everyone, I have been reading through lots of your posts, and you seem to give each other wonderful advice and support! I wonder if anyone can answer a couple of questions so I can understand how B12 deficiency works... 1. When you say that with folate and B12 a surplus of one masks a deficiency
Hi everyone, I have been reading through lots of your posts, and you seem to give each other wonderful advice and support! I wonder if anyone can answer a couple of questions so I can understand how B12 deficiency works... 1. When you say that with folate and B12 a surplus of one masks a deficiency
Hidden
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
7 years ago
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