How to Treat Pernicious Anemia

Pernicious Anemia makes you feel exhausted and weak because you lack regular levels of the vitamin B-12. You can't be cured, but you can improve your life drastically. Follow these steps to treat pernicious anemia and start feeling better.

Instructions

• 1

  Get a monthly B-12 needle to help you overcome the anemia. Injections put the B-12 right into the blood. You will need B-12 shots for the rest of your life. Get your shots the same time each month and try not to miss a shot.

• 2

  Watch your diet. Check if you are eating enough foods that contain B-12 vitamins.

• 3

  Get plenty of rest. Anemia will make you very tired.

• 4

  Visit your doctor regularly to ensure your anemia is getting better. Make sure there is no further damage to your heart or nerves.

• 5

  Get your blood tested periodically to make sure your B-12 shots are solving the problem. You may need to get the shots more often if your body flushes the B-12 too fast.

• 6

  Tell your doctor if you still feel anemic, exhausted, have tingling hands or any other symptom of pernicious anemia.

• 7

  Find out the underlying cause of your anemia. Sometimes the pernicious anemia is just an indicator of another illness.

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  Visit hematology websites to find out the latest news and treatment for pernicious anemia. Stay informed.