Results 1 to 7 of 7

Thread: B12 Deficiency - Scared

  1. #1
    Join Date
    May 2013
    Posts
    124

    B12 Deficiency - Scared

    Hi everyone, so I'm donating my stem cells in a few weeks with Anthony Nolan. I went to London last week for my medical exam. Dr phoned me today and said I had a minor Vitamin B12 and foliate deficiency and my white blood count was a bit low. I'm taking quetiapine and she said that was probably the cause and I've been told I've had low b12 before but I can't stop thinking it's something worse than that. Also she said they found a tiny trace of blood in my urine and that made me panic even more. She said its not uncommon to have a trace of blood in urine. She said it was nothing serious and not to worry but I'd have to have more tests just to make sure. I'm so scared, is this something I should be concerned about? Thanks

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Location
    , , United Kingdom.
    Posts
    46,966

    Re: B12 Deficiency - Scared

    I have low B12 and have injections every 3 months.

    I also get blood in urine when tested a lot.

    Nothing to be really concerned about to be honest.
    __________________
    Nicola

    “Don't be afraid of death; be afraid of an unlived life. You don't have to live forever, you just have to live.” - Natalie Babbitt

    Please help keep NMP running and donate to the running costs: http://www.nomorepanic.co.uk/donate




  3. #3
    Join Date
    Feb 2016
    Posts
    1,731

    Re: B12 Deficiency - Scared

    No low B12 is very common, also folate. A good brand supplementation should fix the issue.
    __________________
    If you are one of the lucky souls allowed to enter NZ at this time please remember two things:

    1. We did the hard months in lockdown abiding by rules for you to get here.
    2. No one gives a shit if you prefer white towels or hotels with sea views.
    You're in quarantine for fourteen days ...obey the rules.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Mar 2016
    Posts
    4,918

    Re: B12 Deficiency - Scared

    Hubs has the B12 injections every few months. (when he remembers to go)

    If he gets anymore laid back - he'll be horizontal.

    Seems to be a common thing (B12 deficiency, not being laid back)
    __________________
    A thought is harmless unless we believe it.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Mar 2019
    Posts
    151

    Re: B12 Deficiency - Scared

    Hi Andy699.. don’t worry vitamin b12 deficiency is very common I’ve been having injections for the past 6 years. As soon as I feel the symptoms I just go for my top up

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jan 2016
    Posts
    348

    Re: B12 Deficiency - Scared

    My dad has B12 deficiency. He just goes to the doctors every 3 months for an injection. He's completely fine.
    __________________
    It's always darkest before the dawn.

  7. #7

    Re: B12 Deficiency - Scared

    I have pernicious anemia/ B12 deficiency. I was very relieved to find this out, because I can solve it! Health problems that have solutions are the best kind, I think. I did a period of daily loading doses, and now my husband does the injections at home for me twice a week.

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. Yet another MS thread (or B12 deficiency)
    By JB1985 in forum Health Anxiety
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 19-09-18, 15:36
  2. vitamin b12 deficiency ?
    By sarah jayne in forum Health Anxiety
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 27-11-09, 05:27
  3. B12 Deficiency again
    By fairyloveheart in forum Health Anxiety
    Replies: 21
    Last Post: 04-02-09, 22:20
  4. B12 Deficiency
    By scooby28 in forum Symptoms
    Replies: 39
    Last Post: 01-07-08, 21:37
  5. B12 Deficiency - Vegetarian
    By fairyloveheart in forum Health Anxiety
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 24-03-08, 14:22

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •