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Pernicious Anemia now Alz.

kimberlypwinkler
kimberlypwinkler Member Posts: 1 Member
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Has anyone else had a family member that has Pernicious Anemia and now has Alz also?

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  • Iris L.
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    Welcome Kimberly. Pernicious anemia can be a dementia mimic. Make sure treatment has been instituted before a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease.

    Iris

  • M1
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    welcome to the forum. Iris is right, B12 deficiency can cause neurological problems in addition to anemia-evaluation for dementia should always include a vitamin B12 level. But it sounds like you've been given both diagnoses here?

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