by Tracey Witty | May 5, 2018 | Guidelines, Misconceptions
Patients with a diagnosis of PA (pernicious anaemia) do not experience a more excruciating pain or a different kind of damage than someone who has a diagnosis of B12 deficiency due to another cause. Both B12 deficiency and PA cause damage to the protective fatty...
by Tracey Witty | Nov 8, 2017 | Mental health, Misconceptions, Understanding
Three weeks ago I thought I might be taking my last breath. I had a virus which coupled with whooping cough (that I caught back in April), meant that each breath I took felt like trying to push a train uphill, through a very, very tight tunnel. Thankfully, excellent...
by Tracey Witty | Oct 9, 2017 | Education
On October the 2nd 2017 the first North Wales RCN CPD Conference, included B12 deficiency thanks to Dr Marjorie Ghisoni. This fantastic CPD Conference offered a range of inspiring talks for the nurses in attendance. I was honoured to be speaking on a subject I’m...
by Tracey Witty | Sep 25, 2017 | Practical help, Uncategorized
Who doesn’t love a cuppa and a chat? Years ago Sally Pacholok made B12 Awareness Day the 23rd of September and we marked the occasion in Leicestershire with a B12 Pop Up Café. Getting together and sharing experiences makes such a difference to peoples lives. It...
by Tracey Witty | Aug 31, 2017 | Guidelines, Practical help, Treatment
If your treatment is being restricted or stopped altogether, hopefully there will be some help options for you here. The Letters…. There are letters being sent out to patients, some of whom have received B12 treatment for donkey’s years, which announce...