Thread: Vit B12 levels
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Old Wed Dec 4, 2013, 11:58 AM
Mseth Mseth is offline
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Though it did not seem right earlier, it seems that there is definitely some connection between the transfused pRBC and Vit B12 level. 3 weeks after discontinuing the methycobalamin supplement, B12 levels are still 1200+. There is no dietary source of B12 and B12 levels prior to dx & transfusions was 200-300. Homocysteine is 13.52(ref range 5 - 15).
As advised by Gramous & Marlene in earlier posts, a high B12 may be beneficial, but could there be some other reason for this high B12 value which needs investigation?

Thanks for any information.
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Mother age 79, dx MDS RCMD low risk del 20q April 2013, no response to EPO, Danazol. pRBC tx dependent - 2 units every 3-4 weeks, exjade Dec 2013 - Mar2014, restarted Dec 2014
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