high folate

[Sophia1968]

does anyone know what causes high folate, im usually very low as in 3.5 ( normal is 2-20) im now 24….. ferritin also keeps dropping, it’s gone from 110 to 90 then a month ago it was 49 and now 33 I kvow I should not ask and I kvow no one can advise, but I can’t see a dr until next week and nothing on line makes any sense, I would just appreciate any knowledge anyon may have regarding this thank you x

[Fibro2021]

Elevated levels of folic acid in the blood can be caused by taking additional vitamins or supplements or eating foods rich in folates (eg, leafy greens, beans, whole grains). But it is important to consult a doctor for an accurate diagnosis.

[Sophia1968 in reply to Fibro2021]

thank you fibro for your reply, I have been eating a lot of gluton free coco pops for breakfast and sometimes evening meal which is not the best diet I know, I’m wondering if I have been eating a lot of iron there without realising it, I don’t understand why folate is high but ferritin is dropping, I can’t see dr until next Friday, this is why I’m asking for any experiences or knowledge on here, thanks again xx

[oap74]

I have use been put on two doses of Ferrinject due to low iron and anaemia. Why this has not been picked up before is a total mystery. As I have been under the same liver dept for over three years. All the best.

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[Sophia1968 in reply to oap74]

Hi thank you for your reply, was your folate high? Was your ferritin dropping as well? I hope you are starting to feel better now you are getting treated xx

[BritishLiverTrust3 Administrator British Liver Trust]

Dear Sophia1968,

If you would find it useful to talk things over, our nurse-led helpline is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm on 0800 652 7330 (excluding bank holidays)

Best wishes

British Liver Trust

[oap74]

didn’t ask I assumed no news is good news?

[Aotea2012]

I had high folate for a while. I was taking supplements as my folate levels had been very low. I had been very unwell but had started to improve and my body had started to recover. I’d also been eating a diet which was very rich in spinach, green cabbage, red kidney beans and chickpeas which my dietician had advised because I’d had low folate levels. I came off the supplements but kept the diet and everything returned to normal. It may be that you are taking multivitamins/vit B supplements and also eating a rich folate diet.