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I keep adding pages to the main content of my blog - the numerous pages indexed here: 

https://helvella.blogspot.com/p/helvella-index-of-blog-pages.html

Recently added page identify what tests might be included in an Iron Panel or a Thyroid Panel. While the phraseology of "ordering a panel" sounds very American, it has become ever so common. Yet the simplest level of know what that means is rarely explained.

And I keep adjusting the phrasing, adding some words, correcting typos, etc. 

 

How to self-inject intramuscular vitamin B12

How ludicrous that self-injection with B12 is being positively promoted when caused by nitrous oxide while those with Pernicious Anaemia are so often denied that option. The first few paragraphs are shown below as well as a screenshot of the first part of the guidance.

Overview
How to self-inject intramuscular vitamin B12

This information is for patients who are being treated for nerve problems related to the use of nitrous oxide, also known as ‘laughing gas’ or ‘whippets’.

The initial treatment involves daily intramuscular (into the muscle) vitamin B12 injections. For convenience, these injections can be safely given by the patient themselves at home.

Below are the step-by-step instructions that show how to self-inject the vitamin B12 safely. The pictures will help you to understand how to do this.

 

Screenshot of first fragment of the instructions

The full guidance, saved as a PDF, is available from this Dropbox link:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/iwvdusmj8fvpkz246y5mg/How-to-self-inject-intramuscular-vitamin-B12-Guy-s-and-St-Thomas-NHS-Foundation-Trust.pdf?rlkey=ojygllchy7gmogfllc4x1rbdo&st=572n2f5t&dl=1

The original was taken from here but has been saved as a PDF in case this original ceases to exist at some point.

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/health-information/how-self-inject-intramuscular-vitamin-b12

Posted on the NHS Guy's and St Thomas' and Evelina, London, website.