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Best type of iron supplement
Have just found out I'm anaemic despite taking 1 ferrous fumerate tablet daily (I think it's 200mg). I've been advised to increase to 2 tablets but wondered if there's a better alternative in terms of absorption. I've never absorbed iron very well (B12 fine so not pernicious anaemia) and my highest ever
Have just found out I'm anaemic despite taking 1 ferrous fumerate tablet daily (I think it's 200mg). I've been advised to increase to 2 tablets but wondered if there's a better alternative in terms of absorption. I've never absorbed iron very well (B12 fine so not pernicious anaemia) and my highest ever
Lolalois
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Thyroid UK
8 years ago
Amazing
About four weeks ago I read on here a post about gentle iron. After a really bad session of RLS I thought it was worth a try. I also went on a link to an article about the anemic brain. I bought some and waited for my legs to start . Sure enough that night they started, just as a film was getting interesting
About four weeks ago I read on here a post about gentle iron. After a really bad session of RLS I thought it was worth a try. I also went on a link to an article about the anemic brain. I bought some and waited for my legs to start . Sure enough that night they started, just as a film was getting interesting
GillRLS
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Restless Legs Syndrome
8 years ago
Signed of work again!
Yesterday I went to see my gp and unfortunately I was signed of work again! As I suffer with electric shocks from my finger/thumb to my chest, the past few days or week I have been getting the electric shocks one after another which are very intense and so so strong.. It's like I'm sitting on the sofa
Yesterday I went to see my gp and unfortunately I was signed of work again! As I suffer with electric shocks from my finger/thumb to my chest, the past few days or week I have been getting the electric shocks one after another which are very intense and so so strong.. It's like I'm sitting on the sofa
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LUPUS UK
8 years ago
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Iron deficiency
Vitamin b12 deficiency is it common with people who suffer with aps symdrome and if so what do I need to do about it
Vitamin b12 deficiency is it common with people who suffer with aps symdrome and if so what do I need to do about it
Tim_Thorpe
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Hughes Syndrome APS Forum
8 years ago
Iron deficiency anaemia and b12 deficiency
I have had a serious bout of iron deficiency anaemia when my haemoglobin count went down to 6 and I had to have 2 blood transfusions. Before that I thought I might have B12 deficiency because of some symptoms which were probably anaemia, but also because of numbness and tingling in my feet. My GP said
I have had a serious bout of iron deficiency anaemia when my haemoglobin count went down to 6 and I had to have 2 blood transfusions. Before that I thought I might have B12 deficiency because of some symptoms which were probably anaemia, but also because of numbness and tingling in my feet. My GP said
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
8 years ago
NHS Choices review of B12 deficiency page
Hi, I noticed recently that the NHS Choices section on B12 deficiency is due to be reviewed in the next few days. Do you think anything needs to be changed? I personally think they should remove anaemia from the title as some sufferers on this forum do not have anaemia. http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions
Hi, I noticed recently that the NHS Choices section on B12 deficiency is due to be reviewed in the next few days. Do you think anything needs to be changed? I personally think they should remove anaemia from the title as some sufferers on this forum do not have anaemia. http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions
Sleepybunny
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
8 years ago
Has anyone with Beta Thalassemia improved their thyroid function and anemia the natural way without going on medication.
I'm English but currently living in Germany until the summer. I have Beta thalassemia trait but apart from some tiredness, I feel healthy. I had a standard check up and was told my TSH basal levels are elevated and the T3 and T4 levels are borderline low. My haemoglobin levels, haematocrit, Erythrocyte
I'm English but currently living in Germany until the summer. I have Beta thalassemia trait but apart from some tiredness, I feel healthy. I had a standard check up and was told my TSH basal levels are elevated and the T3 and T4 levels are borderline low. My haemoglobin levels, haematocrit, Erythrocyte
Evaroselong
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Thyroid UK
8 years ago
Endoscopy
Hey guys further to my earlier post I have attached my FBC these were done once I had started on iron tablets 644 mg per day F Fermerate after 4 months hope they make more sense to you.... Only bloods I have ever requested I'm afraid thanks
Hey guys further to my earlier post I have attached my FBC these were done once I had started on iron tablets 644 mg per day F Fermerate after 4 months hope they make more sense to you.... Only bloods I have ever requested I'm afraid thanks
Pixielula
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
8 years ago
Endoscopy done :-(
Well guys had the endoscopy, I've got a sinking heart as I type this, every one is fixated on the anaemia!!! Do I vomit blood? is there blood in my urine? Is there blood in my stools? How heavy are my periods? Are you a heavy drinker? Do I take loads of NSAIDs? "Mrs ##### do you understand why your
Well guys had the endoscopy, I've got a sinking heart as I type this, every one is fixated on the anaemia!!! Do I vomit blood? is there blood in my urine? Is there blood in my stools? How heavy are my periods? Are you a heavy drinker? Do I take loads of NSAIDs? "Mrs ##### do you understand why your
Pixielula
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
8 years ago
Diagnosis bloods
So I had my bloods done 2 weeks ago and called for the result, they told me I would get a letter. The letter has only asked for FBC and Diff to be repeated in 3 weeks. Apparently I'm not anaemia as I asked. What could they be looking for? X
So I had my bloods done 2 weeks ago and called for the result, they told me I would get a letter. The letter has only asked for FBC and Diff to be repeated in 3 weeks. Apparently I'm not anaemia as I asked. What could they be looking for? X
Esw4
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LUPUS UK
8 years ago
B12 and heart palpitations.
I am prone to ectopic beats which are essentially heart palpitations. Will the b12 injections make these worse?
I am prone to ectopic beats which are essentially heart palpitations. Will the b12 injections make these worse?
chloe2124
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
8 years ago
NDT and rising Hashi antibodies?
Just asking: my buddy sent me her blood test results earlier this week. She's seeing someone who prescribes NDT. Last year I had suggested she mix and match because her fT4 was low. But this doctor refuses to prescribe levothyroxine. At that time the antibodies were mildly elevated. Now they are
Just asking: my buddy sent me her blood test results earlier this week. She's seeing someone who prescribes NDT. Last year I had suggested she mix and match because her fT4 was low. But this doctor refuses to prescribe levothyroxine. At that time the antibodies were mildly elevated. Now they are
gabkad
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Thyroid UK
8 years ago
Low Iron
I was diagnosed with pernitious anaemia a year ago and have had regular B12 injections. I also have RA and take MTX and other RA medication, + Vit D and calcium and folic acid. I've just been told my iron levels are down - is this normal
I was diagnosed with pernitious anaemia a year ago and have had regular B12 injections. I also have RA and take MTX and other RA medication, + Vit D and calcium and folic acid. I've just been told my iron levels are down - is this normal
frranny
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
8 years ago
Test Results Back!
The test results came back that my new Internal Medicine doctor ordered. My feritin level was 12.7 ng/ml and my B-12 was 315 pg/ml. He told me to start getting my B-12 shots twice a month instead of once a month and to take an additional ferrous gluc. pill(in addition to the one tablet I have been
The test results came back that my new Internal Medicine doctor ordered. My feritin level was 12.7 ng/ml and my B-12 was 315 pg/ml. He told me to start getting my B-12 shots twice a month instead of once a month and to take an additional ferrous gluc. pill(in addition to the one tablet I have been
ChrisVic
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
8 years ago
Low ferritin but high iron? GP referral ....
Hi I've been talking to my GP as to why I should have low ferritin (17) yet high iron (35) and a normal MCV. When asked, she's like a rabbit caught in the headlights and seems clueless (also told me if my ferritin was 20, that would be normal, so mine is only "a bit low"?!). Asked to be referred to a
Hi I've been talking to my GP as to why I should have low ferritin (17) yet high iron (35) and a normal MCV. When asked, she's like a rabbit caught in the headlights and seems clueless (also told me if my ferritin was 20, that would be normal, so mine is only "a bit low"?!). Asked to be referred to a
Tima69
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
8 years ago
Been diagnosed severely anaemic when I've experienced no signs of anaemia?
Hi Due to having severe acne for 12 years I was referred to a dermatologist to be put forward for roaccutane. As everybody knows, it's a very serious drug and has dangerous side effects. Because of this I'm having to have monthly blood tests, pregnancy tests. My first blood test established that I was
Hi Due to having severe acne for 12 years I was referred to a dermatologist to be put forward for roaccutane. As everybody knows, it's a very serious drug and has dangerous side effects. Because of this I'm having to have monthly blood tests, pregnancy tests. My first blood test established that I was
laura95
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Thyroid UK
8 years ago
RLS link to iron deficiency and dopamine. Interesting article.
Interesting article http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/neurology_neurosurgery/centers_clinics/restless-legs-syndrome/what-is-rls/causes.html The single most consistent finding and the strongest environmental risk factor associated with RLS is iron insufficiency. Professor Nordlander first recognized the
Interesting article http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/neurology_neurosurgery/centers_clinics/restless-legs-syndrome/what-is-rls/causes.html The single most consistent finding and the strongest environmental risk factor associated with RLS is iron insufficiency. Professor Nordlander first recognized the
Skarlet
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Restless Legs Syndrome
8 years ago
Iron deficiency anaemia
Hi I've been on iron tablets since before Xmas but iron levels not improving! Recently seen articles on the web that drinking red wine, tea and dairy products can affect take in of iron, however Dietician recommends drinking milk and eating hard cheese daily to keep calcium levels up! Any suggestions
Hi I've been on iron tablets since before Xmas but iron levels not improving! Recently seen articles on the web that drinking red wine, tea and dairy products can affect take in of iron, however Dietician recommends drinking milk and eating hard cheese daily to keep calcium levels up! Any suggestions
Leothe14th
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Gluten Free Guerrillas
8 years ago
Things that can affect a blood test?
It's rather a long story, so to keep it brief, I had a B12 level of 127 (reference range 180-900) last year, was very symptomatic, and have spent 12 months battling with GPs and haematologists to get treated properly. My last B12 injection was 29th February 2016 and I am due some blood tests on 7th
It's rather a long story, so to keep it brief, I had a B12 level of 127 (reference range 180-900) last year, was very symptomatic, and have spent 12 months battling with GPs and haematologists to get treated properly. My last B12 injection was 29th February 2016 and I am due some blood tests on 7th
jw44
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
8 years ago
If malabsorbtion is cause of B12 and iron deficiency can it be diagnosed as Pernicious Aneamia?t
I have both deficiencies but intrinsic factor test is okay (sorry not sure if that is negative or positive?!) Totally exhausted from coughing all night (a link has been shown with chronic cough and B12 deficiency!) I am about to have a talk with my gp about all of this. I've been injecting B12 so the
I have both deficiencies but intrinsic factor test is okay (sorry not sure if that is negative or positive?!) Totally exhausted from coughing all night (a link has been shown with chronic cough and B12 deficiency!) I am about to have a talk with my gp about all of this. I've been injecting B12 so the
auldreekie
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
8 years ago
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