Thanks for all the replies ladies,
Just a thought re blood tests, I use a service called citydoc, if you go on their website you can search for local chemists where they will do the tests for you, results usually come back in a couple of days (depending on what tests you have).
Re the B12 I thought the same thing and had some tests done
Red cell folate 239 nmol. Range 285.4 - 1474.7. Low
Active B12. 70 pmol. Range 25.1 - 165.0
HCT. 0.454. Range 0.33 - 0.45. Slightly high
MCHC. 315 g/l. Range 300 - 350
The Dr didn't think these were anything to worry about but Agreed there was no harm in trying B12 shots so I had 5 loading doses (all paid for privately)! He said that these would be enough to last me years? Stupidly I didn't re test afterwards
I just don't know anymore
went to see private Dr yesterday to discuss things further but I'll prob start a new post about that.