Homocysteine after supplementation

[SebastianB]

Hello!

Does anyone know how fast homocysteine levels are affected by supplementation? I took 1mg sublingual methylcobalamin a day for two weeks, then ceased using it for two weeks before testing (poor planing on my end i know). Both serum b12 and homocysteine levels tested normal. I know that serum b12 levels would be unreliable after supplementation, but would this be true for homocysteine aswell? Symptoms are: Numbness/tingling in hands and feet, fatique, vertigo, generall weakness and shakiness. All of these seems to be getting worse when supplementing, which could mean it's an "reversing out" reaction of b12 defeciency, right? So confused.

[JanD236]

I’m sorry I don’t know the answer to your question but I feel that given your levels are within the normal range as there are many possible causes of neurological problems that it’s important you are investigated by a neurologist for the reason for your symptoms.

[SebastianB in reply to JanD236]

I am, but they havn't found anything. Good advice though.

[Nackapan in reply to SebastianB]

What was your b12 level before supplementing. ?Normal blood b12 doesn't always mean its getting where it should.

It is a process of elimination.

Your symptoms very familiar .

I didn't have homocysteine test however.

Some dont do well on methylcobalamin. Maty be worth trying another form.

Was your folate ferritin iron vit d okay too.

I got alit worse before better.

Did have a brain mri and ct brain scan as the neurologist couldn't diagnose me.

Did get vestibular pysio after the epley manoeuvre DIY

Keep getting investigations

Hopefully yoh will see improvement soon.

Keep drinking lots if water and eat well.

[SebastianB in reply to Nackapan]

I don't know what they were before, since i made the mistake to try supplementing before suggesting testing for b12 to my doctor. I'll consider trying another form, thanks for the advice.