I thought I had dementia until I discovered it was a vitamin deficiencyAfter years of fatigue, brain fog and countless GP appointments, one reader finally got the diagnosis she needed.Published in The Telegraph. 06 December 2024 9:01am GMT.[pdf-embedder...
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Cobalamin News Winter 2024
Cobalamin News - Pernicious Anaemia Society Winter Autumn 2024Contents CEO’s Introduction Upcoming webinars Research developments Surveys Support Group News Personal story [pdf-embedder...
Personal Story: Jimmy
Personal StoryJimmyMy journey with B12 began in 2005 when I made the decision to become a vegetarian. I’ve never been a fan of meat so the switch was easy but B12 deficiency runs in the family and I remember being lectured by my Nana about taking B12 supplements and...
Personal Story: Eve
Personal StoryEve P.My name is Eve and I’m 23 years old. During my senior year of college, my life became consumed by doctor’s visits and a never-ending search for why my health and energy kept declining. My skin was pale, I had dark circles under my eyes, and...
Megaloblastic anaemia
Megaloblastic AnaemiaMegaloblastic anaemia is a type of anaemia characterised by the production of abnormally large red blood cells called megaloblasts. These cells are larger than normal and often have a deformed nucleus. This condition occurs when there is a...
Personal Story: Megan
Personal StoryMeganI am a 24-year-old from Worcestershire who got diagnosed with pernicious anaemia in March 2018, at the age of 17. I have been a member of the pernicious anaemia society since the start of 2018, when my GP first noted my deficiency in B12, but it was...