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Hello Sonia (Soc )
I've had low B12 for yonks. I am needle phobic (well I am a bloke!!) so my GP just stuck me on weekly B12 pills. Just a thought.
Kind regards - Brian.

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I get mine on the Internet now from tescos
I've been getting deliveries from Tescos for years and always ask the drivers to put the crates on the doorstep but while having chemo I answered the door and the driver took one look at my bald head and asked if I wanted him to bring it in for me, I think I gave him a shock
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No need for apologies about the drivers Sonia, as we've encountered some proper misery guts, then the polar opposites - it's sometimes like the Spanish Inquisition and probably the only time OH's glad he hasn't got a voice!
Anyway, I passed on your love and hugs and he sends you back a big grin and a thumbs up! You're all legends here and he really enjoys being included, by proxy though as he's never been one for forums. I've told him about your wayword spell check, altering user names to something daft, and he thinks it's hilarious. All good stuff sweetie xxx
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