The only thing I'm thinking, is that it might be a good idea to test your Homocystene level. Homocystene is a very good marker for a Folate and B12 deficiency and may help with the analysis of your problem. I assume that Myrios is the name of the company that has carried out your testing. From the ranges you quote, it would appear both your Folate and B12 are over the top and your face numbness could be due to what is known as a B12 overload, although as B12 is a water soluble vitamin, most tell us it is not possible to overdose, in my experience, it appears that may not be true for everyone. Think about your Homocystene, although, due to your B12 and Folate levels, I would be surprised if it is not well in range. Try asking Myrios what their take is on the idea.
All I can add is that depending upon the supplement you are using, you may find that they contain rather more than just the Methyl. as most believe that Methyl works much better with additional Folic Acid. The patches I use from the States contain 1000mcgs of Methyl and 400mcgs of Folic Acid for instance and there might lie your answer to your Folate level rise.
Regarding your GP, I see no reason why he could not arrange it. However, IF he will pay for it is something different, but you will need to get the whole blood separated from the Serum quickly after it has been taken, if you do it privately, you will not be able to post whole blood samples for this test, it will need to be Serum only. Try Myrios see what they say, as I havew no idea how far you live from them of course.
The B12 supplement does not have folate in it, it does have green tea extract and chromium included.
It is called Better You B12 Boost.
I have an appt. at the G.P. on Saturday morning so I will discuss the Homocystene Test and will also ask if she will do it, alternatively I have my endo appt. next month so maybe he would do it at the hospital.
I live about 8 hour drive away from Myrios so that would be out of the question.
I will also ask G.P. to do a B12 and folate test to double check it.
Many thanks B12Turbo
Just a thought Browny, your 2 "high" folate tests were Myrios ones, so are perhaps not comparable to the one you had done at the doctors. I know they use different units as well. Why don't you ask the doc to retest your folate? Make sure you fast before the test.
Hi hamster, I have an appt. at Doctor's on Saturday morning to discuss it.
I thought it strange the folate result is exactly the same as the last one.
Also looking back at the posts on this forum a couple of other people have had the exact same result, and one said to the other that it was a coincidence their levels were the same result.
Something is not quite right as the last few days the tingling has been worse in my hands and feet and today I seem to have it all over and it seems like a stinging pricking feeling.
OK, I had that test done last November, just looked back at it and it was exactly the same result as you. So I think there's something dodgy going on here. If you get a retest I would be really interested to know the result. H x
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Folate deficiency + help understanding blood results
Updated B12 and folate results
Advise about B12 & Folate please! :-)
Active B12 result
