Experiences with

Vitamin B9

See my earlier post regarding overlapping symtoms and currently taking folic acid for vitamin B9 deficiency.

Hi everyone, I haven't posted for a while, as I my joints have gradually improved on Methotrexate 10mg weekly, after about 9 or 10 weeks. Now my inner lips have become very sore, and I get a burning discomfort, when trying to eat or drink anything that is even slightly warm. I may have been slightly

I wanted to ask if anyone had to contemplate FET cycle that falls over Christmas? I had failed FET in January it took 12 months to reach this point because I decided to go attend RIF clinic but all the waiting time then treatment to hopefully deal with implant failure has meant my next cycle can start

Hey all. I don't know if I'm asking a question or just venting so bare with me.Brief history- 31yr old female. Diagnosed Jak2+ ET start of this year but going by bloodwork, I have had it since 2019. Had a BMB in the summer which showed "mild fibrosis" and "hypercellular marrow" but diagnosis remained

Hello, all! I was diagnosed with pernicious anemia in 2018 after being hospitalised with severe nerve damage. I had extreme anxiety, was in a dissociative state, panicked, and could walk only with great difficulty. I had little to no feeling below the waist, and from my shoulders to fingertips. After

Hi My folate level is below 2, been on folic acid for 20 days had some reaction so dr advised to come off meds.Feel dreadful no energy, pins & needles nausea , bloating ,stomach ache

I’ve been told after nearly 20 years I might not have it! However, have got Secondary (to RD) Sjögren’s Syndrome and have been quickly put on Folic Acid. Nothing happens quickly around here. I have a rheumatologist appointment on 14th. Maybe I’ll get answers. Maybe not. 🤔

If one is going to do a test for folate, do we need to stop taking Folic acid beforehand, if so for how long?

I’ve been experiencing tachycardia every day for 18 months. Heart rate is totally normal lying down, POTs ruled out as HR sometimes fine standing. Things like walking upstairs can cause jump from 70 - 160, having a shower causes at least HR of 130 every day. Interestingly it gets better the more exercise

I have been prescribed 5mg a day, for six days a week, of folic acid to help with nausea from methotrexate. I recently asked to go back to taking the methotrexate by tablet as I have become almost phobic about the injection. I am not sure why, but I’ve become suspicious about taking the folic acid

I suffer with ectopic beats and after I eat they seem more noticeable , I don't think it is linked to any particular food maybe just a full stomach ? I also need to burp a lot 🤭 thankfully just burps !! I occasionally get a little heartburn but not that much . I have read about the ' gastric cardio

Hi, FIrst post on here, so hello to you all. The reason I'm posting on here is that I had blood tests done as a result of being refered for Urgent cancer screening as I have lost nearly 2 stone over 4 months (16st to 14st 4lb) It's a red flag apparently. The kidney function blood results came back

Hi a friend has been told by GP that her Folic Acid is low & has suggested eating Broccoli. I don’t know her levels or ranges unfortunately. can someone post a link or give advice please so I can help her please. I have searched through several pages but not really found basic advice.

I have all the symptoms of anaemia and although my red blood cells have dropped whilst taking hydroxycarbomide my haematologist saysthey don’t go by them only by haemoglobin and if I don’t feel well to see my gp. RBC currently 3.6 ( range 3.8-5.8) haemoglobin 132 )range 115-160). I have indeed made an

Hello everyone people have been asking for my blood results i received them today.Sorry for the small writing.I am taking iron and folic acid prescribed by my doctor.And 50 mgs of Levothyroxine.

Hello everyone people have been asking for my blood results i have received them this morning.I don’t understand them but i’m sure someone will.I am taking folic acid and iron tablets prescribed by my doctor.Sorry about the small writing.

hi, could I please ask for your insights in terms of my results? I’m on 2.5mg carbimazole 5 x a week. August Last week haemoglobin 118 119 (120-150) MCH 26.2 26.2

my husband is 75 and is usually very active for the first 6 weeks after b12 injection then his energy levels plummet and he sits in a chair all day exhausted, it even affects his voice and his stomach. He had his 3 monthly b12 last week and this time their has been no improvement and he is still exhausted

Hi I havent posted for a bit as i havent felt like Ive had anything to day to be honest. Physically i am feeling much better as I have carried on community cardio rehab exercise classes since doing the ones at the hospital. I managed to do almost full hours on my last 4 day shifts, 40 hours of my

I have recently had conversations with my Clinical Nurse Specialist about blood tests I have had in the last week. I was advised to take Folic Acid for several days with a follow up blood test. Not particularly sure why. I have my blood tests at my GP surgery so I get sent a list of what the consultant