Low folate

[Hashimoto123]

Hello everyone and a happy, healthy, new year!

I am posting for a question I have, in case there is someone who knows more than me.

I had blood tests around 2 months ago. My doctor was examining me on thyroid inflammation and didn't mention anything else. However now that I am looking at them, I saw the following:

i have increased RBC, PDW, MPV and P-LCR, along with little folate deficiency ( 4,7 in a range of 4,8-19 to be exact).

My B12 is within range though on the low end (282, on a range of 189-880).

I have many symptoms that seem to be thyroid related. However, I have read that the same symptoms can be caused by anemia or B12 or folate deficiency.

Based on the above do you think that it is possible that my symptoms are not thyroid related but may be caused by another reason?

What can these out of range values mean? As I said my doctor never mentioned them. I will come back to him with them however I would prefer if I was prepared for him with some comments by you.

Thanks a lot in advance!!!

[fbirder]

Ask your doctor about thrombocytosis. I'm afraid I know nothing about it, but that looks like it might explain your lab results.

[Hashimoto123 in reply to fbirder]

Thanks very much for your info! I will be sure to mention it! Happy new year!

[Ryaan]

Your B12 and Folate shouldn’t be. low anyway as it will cause you symptoms, whilst low B12 does have interactions with Thyroid function you should eliminate the B12 and Folate deficiency and see if you still have Thyroid issues.

This is a very basic answer and whilst I do know about B12 and Folate unfortunately I don’t know much about Thyroid issues From my own experience having PA (B12) and Folate deficiency my Thyroid function has always been normal.

So it’s possible that you can have Thyroid issues and B12/Folate at the same time.

People who can’t absorb B12 is known as PA (Prenicious Anemia) often can’t absorb B12 and often Folate and Iron absorption is a problem for them.

B12, Folate, Iron and vitamin D having similar symptoms which also happen to have similar symptoms as Thyroid issues.

I think you’ll need to read up a little to understand.

So B12 and Folate can be a separate issue to Thyroid.

Just wondering if you’ve asked someone on the “Thyroid UK” forums, they may be able to answer your question if both are linked.

I’m sorry I don’t know what Thrombocytosis is and may well be the answer.

The info I provided is very basic but just thought it may be of some help.

Hope you get to the bottom of it.

Best of health and best wishes in the new year.

[Joyousoccasion]

Hi, I believe there is a Facebook group on b12 deficiency and you should get loads of support and feedback if you post your comment on there.

[Hashimoto123 in reply to Joyousoccasion]

Thanks for the info! Do you know how it's called by any chance? There are a lot and I'm not sure which one you are talking about

[Joyousoccasion]

There are a lot and there are a lot of members in each who probably belong to more than one so take your pick.