low B12/ fatigue

[Doris11]

Hi all, after waiting over 2 wks to talk to a GP (not mine) we had a conversation about my recent medichecks results which showed inflammation/ low B12 and folate! The GP really didn’t want to accept the results stating they didn’t know how their machines are calibrated! She suggested having a blood test with them but don’t do B12 active! She said I was over medicated on thyroxine (100mcgs) as my TSH is to low 0.052 (0.27-4.2) and to take Folic acid! I’m supplementing with Vit B complex (Vitablossom) I’m having CRP done (inflammation/ infection) as she said mine is normal! And the Dr n medichecks says I have some inflammation and may have a B12 deficiency!

anyway just venting thank you for listening/ reading 😯

[greygoose]

Doctors know nothing about nutrients. They don't learn about them in med school. So, you might just as well ask the person next to you on the bus, as ask a GP. In fact, you might get better answers that way.

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to greygoose]

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[Doris11 in reply to SlowDragon]

🙈🙈🙈😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[Kowbie in reply to greygoose]

That’s a good one

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What were your B12 results with Medichecks?

[Doris11 in reply to Hidden]

Hi There B12 active was 39.9 last year they were 70! Bear in mind I have been taking B complex vitamins ❤️

[JasmineJasmine]

I've been reading that it's a good idea to have B-12 injections if you're deficient as tablets won't cut it. I hope you can convince the GP to give you the treatment you deserve. Another option is private injections, you can get these without prescription at cosmetic clinics, the place near me sometimes does them half price. Good luck and I hope you feel better soon.

[Doris11 in reply to JasmineJasmine]

Thank you ❤️

[Doris11 in reply to JasmineJasmine]

yes I have seen that thank you ❤️

[SlowDragon Administrator]

if your active B12 is only 39 and you have been taking daily vitamin B complex you definitely need GP to test

NHS test serum B12 (range usually 180-700 Approx)

Serum B12 range in U.K. is too wide

Interesting that in this research serum B12 below 400 is considered inadequate

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

stop vitamin B complex at least 7 days before test. Instead take a separate folate only

[Doris11 in reply to SlowDragon]

That’s interesting and helpful thank you 🙏

[Mixteca]

I would head over to the Pernicious Anaemia Society forum and post results on there. You need to be tested for PA/B12 deficiency before you do anything else (like supplementing or starting injections).

The NHS do not usually do the most relevant tests for that, so you may need private ones - it's your opportunity to get a proper diagnosis.

[Doris11 in reply to Mixteca]

Thank you

[SilverSavvy]

Also, you may be someone (like me) who doesn't absorb vitamins too well from the gut. There are alternatives for B12 supplementation by sublingual lozenge or spray. I have low folate/B12 and use BioCare Methylfolguard drops which have worked better than pills to raise both and can be used in bespoke fashion according to need.

But the others are right about getting informed about/checked for PA before you start on them or results may be skewed. And you may be mistreated.

I can no longer take folic acid (which the GP's seem to think everyone can manage) without horrendous side effects and there is some info somewhere about the MTHFR gene expression making it hard for some folks to process. But that's all a bit beyond me for now.

[Doris11 in reply to SilverSavvy]

Thank you will have a look ❤️