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[Tinal25]

Hi I recently had blood done and I'm just started b12 injection 3 times a week for 2 weeks and then retest. Dr has said my thyriod is fine and we retest in a few months. Want someone advise on this. I had a baby a month ago to.

[helvella Administrator]

I'm afraid I can't read a single thing in your results.

Maybe remove that image and replace with a higher quality one?

Even adding an image to a reply might be better.

[Tinal25 in reply to helvella]

Not sure if this is any better sorry

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[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Tinal25]

No it isn't. Get rid of the white space by zooming in only on the printed area. Split into 2 images.

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Tinal25

Sorry but your results are impossible to read, they are so small and blurry and I'm using a PC with a large monitor.

Can you re-submit excluding any white space and just showing the results and ranges. If necessary split into more than one image, you can add images in "Replies", one image per reply.

I'm just started b12 injection 3 times a week for 2 weeks and then retest.

It is pointless retesting when having B12 injections and your GP should know this. Your level will obviously be high after injections.

Your B12 level was below range, did they test for Pernicious Anaemia and is this your diagnosis? If so B12 injections are for life.

[Tinal25 in reply to SeasideSusie]

Hi no they not tested me for pernicious anaemia.

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Tinal25]

Did you check for symptoms of B12 deficiency, SlowDragon gave you a link to them. Did you ask your GP to test for Pernicious Anaemia, he should have done with a below range result and if you had symptoms. SlowDragon also suggested that you ask for advise on the PA forum but you don't seem to have done that.

[Tinal25 in reply to SeasideSusie]

No I've not asked the gp should I ask now or is it to late? I will post for advice

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Tinal25]

Did you check for symptoms?

[Tinal25 in reply to Tinal25]

I'm getting pins and needles, blurrvison and headaches.

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Tinal25]

Signs of B12 deficiency. But you should have asked to be tested for PA. Get further advice from PA forum.

[Tinal25 in reply to SeasideSusie]

I have posted and I will ask to get tested

[helvella Administrator]

I had to open in a new tab and then zoom in! But once I did that, it was readable.

There is no point in retesting B12 - it will be high due to injections!

I suggest you visit the Pernicious Anaemia Society forum and post about your B12.

healthunlocked.com/pasoc

Your folate is high. Are you supplementing?

Under normal circumstances, you should not start folic acid supplementation while having low B12. However, there could be many reasons for your folate/B12 state.

[Tinal25 in reply to helvella]

I was taking folic acid while pregnant but stop few weeks ago.

[helvella Administrator in reply to Tinal25]

That makes sense.

Folic acid can mask B12 deficiency by preventing oversized red blood cells which are often regarded as a prime sign of B12 deficiency.

Also, the process of starting folic acid while B12 deficient can precipitate Subacute Combined Degeneration of the Spinal Cord:

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK5...

I urge you to visit the PAS forum.

[Tinal25 in reply to helvella]

What do you think of my thyriod results?

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Tinal25]

As mentioned, we can't read them they are too small. We will be happy to comment and help if you repost your results so that they are readable, as suggested.

[Tinal25 in reply to SeasideSusie]

Ok I will repost the results thanks

[SlowDragon Administrator]

previous post

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

Did you avoid gas and air during labour

Your baby should probably have B12 levels tested, especially if breast feeding

[Tinal25 in reply to SlowDragon]

Yes I avoid gas and air and will do thanks