Go by your blood results. Up to 400mcg folic acid daily is recommended for women of child bearing age (NHS) I seem to be able UK absorb folate from food do dont need a very high maintenance dose. It tends to be about 200mcg in a multi vit
You dont have to have it witn b12 injections only if you are deficient. B12 deficiency treated first
It can often be low as well ad can iron or ferritin or vit d.
Just so you know fbirder ... Milley2 has previously been treated for folic acid deficiency, now has very high folate levels and has previously been advised on the forum that folic acid or methylfolate is not required and can cause issues due to over-supplementation - I know you are aware of this (see reply below to Milley2, FYI).
Milley2. Not sure why you’re considering taking methylfolate?
A few days ago you posted that your folate levels were 17 - and many respondents (me included) suggested that you do not need to supplement with folate since your levels are so high. That, in fact, some of your ongoing symptoms may be due to over-supplementing with folate (which can cause long term neurological problems / potentially irreversible damage).
When you were folate deficient, your GP prescribed folic acid - which has worked - your levels have risen and you no longer need to supplement with folic acid.
You say no improvements - the improvements you’re looking for are improvements related to the B12 deficiency. And, as discussed, these take time - perhaps many months.
We have already discussed the fact that you do not need to take folic acid just because of having frequent B12 injection (to make B12 'work').
Suggest you don't take any folic acid (methylfolate included) unless your GP has tested your folate levels and they’re low again (this will not have occurred so soon after having such high levels). Also be aware - some react very badly to methylfolate - it makes some people feel very ill indeed).
Please can you be aware that this forum is for sharing and exchanging experiences and cannot take the place of professional medical advice.
It's apparent that you're having lots of health issues and so it would be in your own interests to discuss these with your GP - or a different GP if your current one is not helping you. Some here have changed surgeries before managing to get a decent GP.
I'm going to turn off replying to your post because it’s all to easy for forum members to reply - not knowing your history and previous posts - and advise you to take folic acid or methylfolate. Or offer advice that may not be applicable or appropriate in your case (we're all different and what works for one, doesn't always work for another - which can sometimes result in what appears to be confusing advice given by forum members ).
Please remember the BNF treatment guidelines for those with B12 deficiency and neurological symptoms - every other day injections until no further improvement. But also remember that there are other health conditions that can present with similar symptoms - so if the symptoms don't improve, please consult with your GP.
Good luck.
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