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When I saw the nurse on Wednesday it was at a 'blood clinic' where you can just turn up and ask for a blood test.
I asked for a pernicous anaemia test and after discussing my symptoms, she decided to do two more as well.
ps - I am glad I read this thread or I might just have continued feeling grim. Polly who said she has vitB12 injections put me onto researching more.
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update -
I am rather annoyed to hear that the main reason for requesting blood tests last week
has not been tested 
I will have to go again for another test for B12 deficiency (pernicious anaemia)
At least it is nice to know that I don't have-
ordinary anaemia, diabetes or thyroid problems.
They commented that my cholestrol is high at 7.2 and that I should switch to skimmed milk and cut down on butter and cheese.
I suspect that I have pernicious anaemia due to food absorption problems as a result of pseudomembraneous colitis (E-coli) many years ago.
I have been breathless and exhausted for a year now.
I suppose another week like this doesn't matter much
