Needing support please

[Andypandy30]

Hi I’m not great . Iv noticed the last couple of days feeling very anxious . I dint know why . The only thing iv changed I’s folic acid . I’ve taken 2 400 mcg daily to see if it would help with the weakness iv been feeling even while getting injections .even when I wasn’t taking my injection I didn’t feel like this . It’s very scary . Burning in legs also noticeable . Has anyone ever felt something similar . I also have a bit of a sore throat at the min and do have thyroid problems so don’t know if it’s my body fighting a virus . I am taking iron and vit d also x

[Nackapan]

I've had burning at the back of my neck. Also debilitating headache all day. Balance also bad. On bed again. I think with the scary symptoms changing all the time it's normal to feel anxious.

I've started 400 dose of folic acid as I've read Jets and other peoples experiences on here and read you use more folic acid whilst B12 injections doing their job. There seems no set pattern for symptoms. Don't know if this helps in any way. Try distraction or breathing techniques. There is always an out of hours telephone number to talk to a medical.

[Andypandy30 in reply to Nackapan]

Thank u I agree the symptoms are making me feel like this thank you for your helpful words x

[Margaret-S]

Hi Andy. So sorry you are feeling so bad. I've looked up about too much folic acid and taking large doses by mouth is definitely not advised. It can cause quite a list of bad reactions, one of which is effects on the skin which is possibly causing the burning in your legs. Do you know the levels of folic acid in your blood? Maybe something to think about. Vexed I can't help you more. Hope you feel better soon. 🌞

[fbirder in reply to Margaret-S]

I've not heard of folic acid having the effects you describe. People with folate deficiencies are often prescribed 5000 mcg a day.

[Andypandy30 in reply to Margaret-S]

Thank you Margaret iv had a rotten time . I do feel it’s my cold virus and more my thyroid problem that is causing it . I have eliminated one folic acid for today to see how I do . X

[Margaret-S in reply to Andypandy30]

Do hope you are better very soon Andy. I know that whenever I've had any cold or sickness that it makes me really feel bad. I go to get the camera down my throat again on Wednesday and dreading it because it completely floored me the last time. Took at least a week and a half before I started to feel better. I didn't have the patches then so maybe if I put one on that it will help.

Take care and let us know how you get on 🌞

[Mashie44]

Just want to send wishes for feeling better...take care of yourself, rest if you can

[Andypandy30 in reply to Mashie44]

Thank you for your kindness x

[Miss-guineapig]

My doctor has advised that I take 5mg folic acid every second day now. I originally took 5mg daily but she wants it reduced. I actually feel well now , with injections every 10 weeks and my oral supplements every day too....just for a wee (well big actually) top up ....it's working so fa. Good luck AndtPandy xx