I have recently been told my B12 is low , so have had a course of 6 injections, every other day. I was then booked a blood test. When I eventually got the result it was to tell me the test had be cancelled. I spoke to doctor and he said I didn’t need a blood test until three months from now and that is why it had been cancelled. And at the same time he decided to drop my lethyroxine from 100 to 75 my per day.
Should I still be feeling tired all the time and can’t lose weight as hard as I try? Why did I get two doctors saying completely different instructions?
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On what grounds was your Levo dose dropped from 100 to 75mcg?
If you haven't got a copy of your results and reference ranges it is well worth while asking the receptionists (NOT the doctor) for a physical copy of your results from, say, the last year. Don't accept hand-written results and don't accept verbal results either. You need a copy of the results printed directly from the computer to reduce the risk of errors.
Another possibility is that you ask for online access to your full medical records and blood test results. In both these cases you will need to show proof of identity, and possibly proof of your address.
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Anyone who has had recent injections for B12 is almost certain to have very high levels of serum vitamin B12 in the blood. It doesn't mean that they are over-dosed.
It would be a good idea if you were to ask people on the Pernicious Anaemia Forum on Healthunlocked about your B12. They would probably tell you that there is no justification for ever testing B12 level in someone who has been recently injected. You can find that forum at this link and I would suggest that you join and ask them about your situation :
If TPO or TG thyroid antibodies are high this is usually due to Hashimoto’s (commonly known in UK as autoimmune thyroid disease).
About 90% of all primary hypothyroidism in Uk is due to Hashimoto’s. Low vitamin levels are particularly common with Hashimoto’s. Gluten intolerance is often a hidden issue to.
Hi there, they usually do a blood test six weeks after the loading doses to see how well your body is managing the levels. After that you should be on a regular maintenance dose 12 weekly or 8 weekly). If you have continuing neurological symptoms they ought to keep up the injections every other day. Until there is no further improvement.I don’t understand why your thyroid dose has been reduced. My ability to use the thyroxine I’m taking improved once my low B12 was treated.
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Why am I putting on weight again?
have i got a thyroid issue.over 3 years i have become more & more fatigued..hair loss.doc saying i am fine..am i?
Am I imaging things?
Update - Endo visit - don't know how I feel!
I am so upset
