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Parietal cell antibody test

Prior to starting any injections my parietal cell antibody test was positive but completely normal gastrin - I would assume gastrin would be high as my new dr suspects PA.

He recommended I get a parietal cell antibody test. Now for the confusion and uncertainty created in me. I requested a PCA antibody test from my GP who text me to inform me that the lab does not do it instead they do an Autoimmune Profile. This came back negative.

He recommended I get a parietal cell antibody test. Now for the confusion and uncertainty created in me. I requested a PCA antibody test from my GP who text me to inform me that the lab does not do it instead they do an Autoimmune Profile. This came back negative.

Finally from Israel I was advised to get the Intrinsic Factor Antibody Blood Test and the Parietal Cell Antibody Blood Test. Pernicious Anemia. I have to take a shot of Methylcobalamin daily.

Just wondering whether any members have had this test? I'm not really thinking about those who have had a B12 deficiency (or suspected Pernicious Anaemia) followed up by this test. Rather has anyone had done spontaneously as the link below [i]appears[/i] to imply. As I read it, the words say GPC should

She also had a homocysteine test that came back low, so the docs said she did not need the parietal cell antibody test because of that. Do you all think she should definitely have the test for parietal cell antibodies as well to rule it out or am I being too paranoid?

His b12 wasn't checked but his gastric parietal cell antibody was positive. His allergy test was also high, which they now want test further for. Does having gastric parietal cell antibodies, always mean pernicious aneamia?

Hello, I recently tested positive for intrinsic factor blocking antibody but the result of my parietal cell antibody test was negative. I’m curious if other members have had this same experience? My doctors have suspected a PA diagnosis for several years.

If anyone of you would be willing to share your personal experience with Vitamin D that would be appreciated. All good with what is thought to be true in the medicial field I am well versed in that angle. I have taken D3 with K2 and the results were not definitive so I discontinued. I have lived

Hi I’ve been trying to get help with my Pernicious anemia diagnosis which my mum & sister had they have both passed away now, but the drs are not helping I only got diagnosed through me asking for further tests after they initially told me my B12 was high 2000 so I wasn’t deficient!! , my dr didn’t

Hello Friends, I asked this question on my original thread but someone suggested I start a new one. I was diagnosed with Autoimmune Atrophic Gastritis 2 weeks ago and have been having a hard time mentally . My family Dr this past Friday sends me the blood tests results and says they cannot comment

Iodine - again! My reading of this suggests that, in the general population, we want to see [i]relatively[/i] high selenium levels. And, in particular, we want that state [u][i]before[/i][/u] any increase in iodine levels - whether from diet, iodised salt or other sources. We might find that this state

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I finally got my blood test results back for pernicious anemia. It looks like I don't have it, and that my problem is folate deficiency. And low reticulocyte count which would be caused by low folate I suppose. My other results are all in range, though active B12 could maybe be higher I am thinking

I have just noticed a new NICE guideline has been started. Only a skeleton at present - in the guideline scoping state. It will probably be years before it is completed. It is good that it has been selected for further work but must be devastating for anyone suffering TED to see how far away this (potential

I treat my polyneuropathy with B6 and B12. GracePV shared their experience with B6, B12 nd B1. This inspired me to revisit my self treatment of my polyneuropathy. I came across information about Benfotiamine which is similar to Thiamine Hydrochloride and Thiamine Nitrate. There are indications

30mg Lansoprazole , been on this for 4 months, yea sorted out acid reflux, feels heavy on my feet lately, does this drug break down your muscles over time, more prone to bone fractures over time, because of being ex semi alcoholic, could this affect nerve system in body , muscles, and as on aspirin bone

Whisked off for liver biopsy. Gorgeous greek consultant called George No.pain at all. tells me NO MASS found on any of scans!!! Week for results unless he can pressure labs sooner. V tired after that heavy pred dose and o sleep last night Some delirious guy causing mayhem pulling out every tube and

Hi all, Got my bloods done again. For this round I was taking 100mcg of levo monday - friday and then 75mcg on the weekend. Other things I'm taking are: - Omega 3 supplement - 50 mcg B12 - 3000iu vitamin D The dr has now put me on 100mcg for all days of the week: [u]Thyroid[/u] Free Thyroxine

Hi. First time I've posted. I was diagnosed with GCA in February 2024 following hospital admission. It took medics a while to work it out but, once they did and started me on Prednisolone, my symptoms quickly improved. I returned to work early April and things seemed to be going in the right direction