Thank you reallyfedup123 for your update so in conclusion you think my results indicate that I am hypothyroid?? My gp says not so what do I do?? All my symptoms would lean toward this but how do I convince her
Low B12 can cause irreversible nerve damage if left untreated. At that level, I suggest that you should be given loading doses of B12 by injection followed by an appropriate long-term planned regime - with a due degree of urgency.
You also need to be treated for what looks to be definite hypothyroidism.
Have you got a GP? Or someone masquerading as one?
Tracy, try to see a more clued up GP at your practice and don't be fobbed off with 1 B12 injection every 3 months. You need alternate day injections until there is no further improvement in your symptoms. Take printouts to put in front of your GP if necessary.
Please read the sites given to you by Rod. The B12 deficiency website will also advise you as to further testing that is required to establish Pernicious Anaemia PA. Hypo and B12 deficiency often have similar symptoms - so improving your B12 levels should make things better for you.
A good book is - Pernicious Anaemia The Forgotten illness and B12 Deficiency - by Martyn Hooper. I think you can download it.
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