Pernisious Anemia

[Rval]

Hi do any of you folks know if low iron and low folate could be pernisious Anemia?

[RedApple Administrator]

Perncious anaemia is vitamin B12 deficiency. Low iron is Iron deficiency anaemia. Have you had your B12 level tested?

[Rval in reply to RedApple]

Hi I just thought low folate together with low iron may explain something ???

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THANK YOU SO MUCH Redapple

[RedApple Administrator in reply to Rval]

Have a look here for info on causes of low folate. Maybe there's something there that is relevant for you. (You need to scroll down the page to the heading 'Causes of folate deficiency'). nhs.uk/conditions/vitamin-b...

Iron deficiency anaemia is quite common in hypothyroid people. You doctor can prescribe medication for this.

[Rval in reply to RedApple]

Hi redapple

Sorry to be a bit thick ,do you think my b12 was ok

[RedApple Administrator in reply to Rval]

Assuming you're not taking any B12 supplements, yes, your level is ok at the moment. That said, it can take a very long time for blood levels of B12 to drop below range, so it's worth keeping an eye on it if you're concerned. However, with that result, most doctors will see no reason to test your B12 again in the foreseeable future so you might need to consider doing a private test in a few months. If you do, consider doing the test for Active B12 rather than serum B12. See here thyroiduk.org/tuk/testing/A...