Very frustrating though that my GP said today that I will get a call from the nurse within the next 2 weeks I am feeling very drowsy and sleepier than ever aswell as other things and some of these symptoms could be caused by my deficiency.
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Very frustrating though that my GP said today that I will get a call from the nurse within the next 2 weeks I am feeling very drowsy and sleepier than ever aswell as other things and some of these symptoms could be caused by my deficiency.
Eggy
Pernicious anemia does make you feel terrible - very tired and just ill.
Have you been actually diagnosed with pernicious anemia or very low levels of B12 deficiency?
I have felt really ill with it in the past, but the injections will make you feel so much better, plus B12 tablets.
GP hasn't said anything apart from them being low, A level of 187 is B12 deficient, According to my GP it shouldn't be under 215 BUT from what i have read it should not be under 400 because you can get symptoms once your level drops below 400 and mine is well below 400.
They haven't said i have Pernicious Anaemia, Infact they haven't said very much apart from the fact that i will be contacted within 2 weeks and will probably start having injections.
Hi Eggy :)
I am going to find out what my B12 readings are.
It is annoying when doctors don't give you enough information.
I hope you soon feel better. B12 injections make you feel sooo much better.
No don't eggy cos it will alter the blood tests results and levels
Oh Eggy I love your new avatar! I know its very hard to wait, especially as you are suffering, but think of it this way...If it was serious or life threatening, you would be having the injections NOW...
Also, there may be several people waiting in front of you who are seriously compromised with health also....youre just going to have to wait your turn.
As youve said in a previous post, youre not bothered about the actual injection, thats good.
So youve definately been told you have to have injections then? Well, obviously yes, as you are waiting for your 1st injection in 2-3 weeks.
Nic is right, hold off with the Vits as it could mess your body up.
Will you have to go to the docs for the injections in the future? (every 3 months my friend has it).
Best wishes, Pol x
Well at one point the doctor was on about doing the injection the same day then said that the person who knows a lot about Vitamin B12 wasn't there and that i would be contacted in around 2 weeks.
Why would taking B12 Vitamins mess my body up though? My level is 187 and normal levels are ideally 400-1000 surely it would help rather then cause problems?