Experiences with

Vitamin B9

I also take one of these every day (something to do with methylation and not raising homocysteine levels): L Methyl Folate 15mg plus Methyl B12 Cofactor - Professional Strength, Active 5-MTHF Form - Supports Mood, Methylation, Cognition – Bioactive forms of B9 & B12 https://www.amazon.com

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

Getting concerned, I have been on twice a week injections since October. I started with Hydroxocobabalmin and then switched to Methyl in December. I cannot say I have made any progress but at least things were not getting worse until this past week. Original Symptoms Burning, tingling in legs

Hi On NP ndt last 3 yrs & not most of my ord/hashi's life (35yrs) Labs done 5/24 on 105mg: TSH .04 (.36-3.74) FT4 .55 (.7-1.5) FT3 3.58 (2.18-3.98) I could feel this was too high -I do well @2.7-2.9 labs late October 2024: TSH .014 FT4 .55 FT3 2.0 I could feel this was too low, but waited

Hey all, Thanks for taking the time to read my post, Background: I was diagnosed with RA in Oct 24, and have been on 15mg methotrexate and 20mg hydroxychloroquine (with 5mg of folic acid six days a week). I also take statins for high cholesterol. I’ve been having fortnightly then monthly blood checks

I got my blood results yesterday and have a couple of queries. Firstly Thyroid: I take 25mcg T3/75mcg T4 TSH 0.02 - 4.78 =0.02 T4 .89-1.76 =1.09 T3 2.30-4,20 =4.22 My T3 is a little over range and I'm wondering if this is why I'm always hot, sometimes very uncomfortably

hi all not been on for while, still poorly, I have Hashimotos an since last post I have PHPT, I have just had latest bloods back from medichecks ,am on 75mg of levo, Still feeling very unwell and many other problems have occurred I think because of not getting help from the hospital . I am constantly

Having read lots of others' concerns about their diagnosis, treatment , symptoms and procedures, thought I'd write up my story which may help others on here. My symptoms started November 2011 firstly in my left foot to the point I found walking very painful. It developed into what felt like burning

Recently had bloods done and not sure if it's out of range.? Had levo increase and not sure if it's too much ? Serum tsh 0.2 mu/l ( 0.55-4.78) Serum free t4 19 pmol/L ( 11.5 - 22.7) Serum free t3. 6.8 pmol/L ( 3.5 - 6.5) Thyroid peroxide antibody have come down from last time. Now 90.9 u/ml < 60.0

Hi I was feeling weak for probably 12 months and often breathless just talking exhausted symptoms then went to dizzy and feeling faint so I had blood tests which just showed low foilic acid .it's only 6 days of taking folic acid but I actually feel worse .at least I managed work before now I just need

Hi I have been given the go ahead to commence methotrexate 6 tabs once per week, folic acid next day. Not sure if it’s because I’ve had too much time to think, (there was a delay in commencing them) but I’m feeling anxious around it all. I’ve had blood test and chest X-ray prior to commencement, results

All I seem to do is ask questions and I’m sorry 😔 I started on 17 October on 15mg methotrexate injections and seem to tolerate, increased to 20mg a month later and as of Thursday on 25mg. I had told consultant 2 weeks ago that I didn’t feel any different, in fact since taking the drug felt more discomfort

Hi everyone, What a relief to find this community! I know very little about thyroid issues, and I am a bit overwhelmed by the blood test results I have had. My GP has prescribed 50mcg Levothyroxine and will review this in 4-6 weeks. I have also been referred for a thyroid scan as I have had some

Recent blood test shows Ferritin 88 (30 to 400) Folate 4.7 (3.89 to 26.8 Could this be why I’m itching my arms every night driving me nuts. Dr is happy with my results, cannot find a reason for this itch. How do I increase these levels please, many thanks

Saw the rheumatology nurse yesterday and she confirmed multiple joints swollen and tender despite being on maximum dose methotrexate and folic acid ! Adding hydroxychloroquine - she had to run past consultant first as I have recently been referred to ophthalmology for cataracts and Fuchs ethereal dystrophy

Hi I wasHi I'm new here looking for advice please 🙏 Was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in October by neurologist. However I've had joint pains evry day and stiffness worsening, ulcers in my mouth recurring to point I can't eat because of the pain. Dr ordered bloods 3 weeks ago and was ANA positive 1.100

Ok how do you all deal with organising taking your meds. My daughter has lupus fibromyalgia ( diagnosed recently) and was today after having another round of blood test due to low iron low folate 1.9 low transferin 1.9 . She as been on supplements and are slowly increasing. She was diagnosed with hasimotos

Hello First time poster here! I am female, 43 years old. I developed long covid in 2020, and with a lot of hard work and changes I would say I'm 80% recovered from the worst of it all. I still have some bouts of chronic fatigue here and there but mostly ok. However since them I seemed to develop

I'm low on ferritin 43 (10-322) and folate 7.9 (5.4-24).Would these cause light headedness and short of breath feelings? Had anyone supplemented and felt better? I have had these over the years but they've significantly worsened after a COVID infection. iron used to be 60 and I only had milder sob and

I have been on Methotrexate since August 2021, I started my PMR journey in November of 2018. I find the Methotrexate has relatively good for me. Saw my rheumatologist June of this year and my next appointment is June of this year. My ???? is am I on Methotrexate for life or how does that work? Lately