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I have little idea of what is happening

Posted By nmd

"I have little idea of what is happening"

About: NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

(as a service user),

I recently started getting Vitamin B12 injections at MaryHill health centre. While the Reception Staff at my GP practice and the Nurse in the Treatment Room at the Health Centre have been kind and tried to be helpful. I feel I have not had an explaination of my health problems other than not being able to absorb Vitamin B12.

I now have burning and what feels like being zapped by static electricity sensations all over my body. Looking on the internet it mentions pernicious anemia, neurological damage that if not properly treated could be permanent. It also mentions an increased risk of developing stomach cancer. Some websites also mention low folate and Iron levels.

Blood tests were done but other than antibodies mentioned and my thyroid stuff being ok, I have little idea of what is happening

I am in the dark, frightened and worried.

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Response from Lisa Ramsay, Patient Experience Public Involvement Team Support, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde 6 years ago
Lisa Ramsay
Patient Experience Public Involvement Team Support,
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

I work in a small team within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. Part of the team’s role is to support patients and carers through our feedback systems which will help to improve the services we provide. On Patient Opinion, I support Lorna Gray, Patient Experience Public Involvement Project Manager, and Niall McGrogan, Head of Patient Experience Public Involvement.

Submitted on 16/05/2017 at 12:17
Published on Care Opinion at 15:33

Dear nmd

Thank you for taking the time to post on Care Opinion. I am sorry to read about what you are experiencing. GP Practices are independent contractors of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and I would urge you to contact your GP directly to request more information about the vitamin B12 injections and the subsequent symptoms that you have mentioned here. Your GP will be able will be able to help you further with what you have shared on Care Opinion.

Best wishes
Lisa

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Update posted by nmd (a service user)

'Independent contractors' who are under contract to NHS Scotland who should be making sure that their contractors are supplying patients with clear information in the first place.

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