I have low B12, and have recently had loading injections. I am not feeling any better and I am considering having this test done.
I have seen a lot of people on the forums have had this test, I just wanted to check if you can have it done by your doctors? The online tests are quite pricy!! If I can avoid spending £130 I will. Is there a cheaper way of getting it done? Also do high street stores sell it?
Thank you in advance!
Written by
sami0x
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Unfortunately my GP knew nothing about the test for MTHFR mutation. I was not surprised as it is not part of their training.
However, I went ahead and got the test done through Regenerus Labs.
I also have an underactive Thyroid and lots of people on that forum use them for a DIO2 test regarding inability to convert an inactive hormone to an active one.
It's a saliva test and simple to do. Most people on PAS forum uses 23andMe labs.
I tested positive for MTHFR and thankfully negative for DIO2.
No high street stores that I know off would do it as it is quite specialised .
As my GP wasn't familiar re these tests I had a counsellor explain the results to me. She was excellent and I requested her by name, as another member had recommended her.
The injections I got from the GP did nothing for me apart from the loading dose,
and I'm now taking Methylfolate caps and SI Methyjcobalamin.
I have to say sami0x I am taking this process very slowly. I'm aware that some
People can feel worse before they feel better. I am willing to take the chance as I know I can't feel much worse.
Please feel free to ask me anything. It is a minefield and I have just started on this
Journey but I'm feeling positive that this may be the right path.
My GP is open to the idea due to my symptoms and high homocysteine but wasn't sure if the test was available on the NHS. I researched on the internet but couldn't find evidence of it, I think I'd have to directly contact a local hospital to find out which I haven't as yet.
As someone who is also considering this test and who seems to do better on hydroxy. as opposed to methyl. - I believe some of the larger Superdrug stores sell this 23&me test in store for around £125.
Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.
Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.