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Do I have Pernicious Anaemia?

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lynnlow
lynnlow

Hi All

I found out about my deficiency from regular checkup, it was 182. (which doesn't sound that low). I had to do injections everyday for a week, and now once a week for 4 weeks, then 1x monthly for life.

He did a lot of blood tests, and ruled out autoimmune diseases. I get enough b12 in my diet so it's not that, which means My stomach is not making IF so I can't absorb it. Isn't that the definition of P-anemia?!

He thinks it's due to my alcohol consumption (2-3 glasses of wine a Nite).

I know alcoholics have B12 issues, but that's not my case.

My question is, if i don't make IF, then doesn't that mean by default that I have P-anaemia? What blood tests should I have to confirm my hunch?

Thanks so much!!

Thank you,

Lynn

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    You can buy B12 Boost spray in Holland & Barrett.  Make sure you buy Boost which has Methycobalmin which is the more easily absorbed form. There was another type in the shop.

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