Hi,After having alot of blood tests recently to find out why I've been feeling so tired the doctor has told me I am very low on red cell folates. Can anyone tell me if this is the cause of my finding my running such hard going in the last couple
The enlarged blood cells (often known as megaloblasts) are often seen in pernicious aneamia. These kind of enlargements are often due to the deficiency of B12 and folate. Also known as megalobalstic anaemia.In this case I think the doctors would be wise
the MCV (mean cell volume) in order to know the cause of anaemia.MCV100 - 'large cell' anaemia - - folate/b12 deficiencyMCV 80-100 - 'normal cell' anaemia - multipleMCV<80) - 'small cell' anaemia - iron deficiencymild anaemia that is asymptomatic is worth
manage 6 miles and i felt so unfit. Thanks in advance. What type of anaemia?What are your blood results? B12 Folate Ferritin.Not enough going in,not making enough,or too much going out?More info req. My blood results said that my hb was 11 and i have very
).I might have a gentle go in the gym tonight. I don't fancy going out for a run and coming to a flat stop at the furthest point from home. Hmmm- takes up to 6 weeks to replenish red cell volume- what you need is sufficient iron/ folate to do this quickly
. Also, if you are long term user of iron tablets you may be inhibiting the uptake of Zinc and Copper - both of which are important for energy metabolism.Get doctor to do B12, folate and ferritin.Also, ask if there are previous thyroid function tests
. Eventually it was discovered that she was anemic with haematocrit of 33 and haemoglobin of 11.2. The cause of this was never discovered, (Pernicious anemia, B12, Iron and folate deficiencies were all ruled out) so she was left with a diagnosis of unexplained
deficiencies (plus Folate and calcium). He had been sort of diagnosed with IBS due tpo persistent constipation alternating with diahorrea ang generally feeling crap (no pun intended). It turned out to be Coeliac disease, which meant he wasn't absorbing anything
the natural balance and prevent the absorption of other vitamins and minerals. When people get their "vitamin C" from oranges they don't just get ascorbic acid, they also get potassium, folate and thiamin, vitamin B6, niacin, riboflavin, magnesium
