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B12 or folic acid first?
My daughter has just been diagnosed with B12 and folate deficiency, The likely cause is poor diet so I’m happy not to pursue injections at this stage. Her GP has prescribed B12 and 5mg folic acid, both in tablet form. Please can anyone confirm which she should take first and for how long before
My daughter has just been diagnosed with B12 and folate deficiency, The likely cause is poor diet so I’m happy not to pursue injections at this stage. Her GP has prescribed B12 and 5mg folic acid, both in tablet form. Please can anyone confirm which she should take first and for how long before
JanD236
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
8 months ago
Anomalous results - follow up
Hello everyone, This is a follow up to my last post two months ago which described the anomalous results from two tests one NHS and one Medichecks only one day apart and both done following the usual protocol. These were done following an increase in levo to 100mcg on 1 June. As I expected when my GP
Hello everyone, This is a follow up to my last post two months ago which described the anomalous results from two tests one NHS and one Medichecks only one day apart and both done following the usual protocol. These were done following an increase in levo to 100mcg on 1 June. As I expected when my GP
Italiangirl123
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Thyroid UK
9 months ago
Increase needed but do I increase T4 or T3?
I have added liothyronine to my levothyroxine. My latest results indicate that an increase in one or the other is needed. Medichecks and Monitor My Health use the same ranges. 18.8.23 Medichecks (112.5 mcg levothyroxine only) TSH 0.101 mu/L (0.27-4.2) FT3 3.9 pmol/L (3.1-6.8) 21.62% through
I have added liothyronine to my levothyroxine. My latest results indicate that an increase in one or the other is needed. Medichecks and Monitor My Health use the same ranges. 18.8.23 Medichecks (112.5 mcg levothyroxine only) TSH 0.101 mu/L (0.27-4.2) FT3 3.9 pmol/L (3.1-6.8) 21.62% through
Guineapiggy
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Thyroid UK
6 months ago
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Hi. Had advanced thyroid check this past week. Results as follows:- CRP HS 14.2 Range <3 Ferritin 121. 30-650 Serum folate 33.2 >7 Active B12 130 37.5 - 188 Vitamin D 69.4 50-250 TSH 0.144 0.27-4.2 T3 4.8 3.1-6.8 T4 12.6 12-22 No signs of a hashi flare as both autoimmunity
Hi. Had advanced thyroid check this past week. Results as follows:- CRP HS 14.2 Range <3 Ferritin 121. 30-650 Serum folate 33.2 >7 Active B12 130 37.5 - 188 Vitamin D 69.4 50-250 TSH 0.144 0.27-4.2 T3 4.8 3.1-6.8 T4 12.6 12-22 No signs of a hashi flare as both autoimmunity
Catlover3
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Thyroid UK
6 months ago
folate vs folic acid
I’ve been searching for a post that says not to take folic acid if your folate level is low. My daughter’s folate level is 2.95 (side effect of netformin)and her b12 is only 283. Hee GP has given her folic acid and will only repeat after 1 yr! Madness. Her tsh is 0.9 and they didn’t test t4 or t3.
I’ve been searching for a post that says not to take folic acid if your folate level is low. My daughter’s folate level is 2.95 (side effect of netformin)and her b12 is only 283. Hee GP has given her folic acid and will only repeat after 1 yr! Madness. Her tsh is 0.9 and they didn’t test t4 or t3.
bikebabe
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Thyroid UK
9 months ago
Jakey2020
Hi everyone, has anyone on methotrexate taken more than one 5mg folic acid to combat side effects???
Hi everyone, has anyone on methotrexate taken more than one 5mg folic acid to combat side effects???
Jakey2020
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NRAS
1 year ago
Continue with monthly injection?
Hello everybody, my B12 was 218 (range 206-1000) now 2000 after two injections, one per month.Ferritin was 19.9 (range 23-393) now 25.2 after two months of one daily tablet of 305mg ferrous fumarate. Folate was 3.4 (range 4.5-20) now 4.1 after two months of daily of one 0.4mg folic acid.
Hello everybody, my B12 was 218 (range 206-1000) now 2000 after two injections, one per month.Ferritin was 19.9 (range 23-393) now 25.2 after two months of one daily tablet of 305mg ferrous fumarate. Folate was 3.4 (range 4.5-20) now 4.1 after two months of daily of one 0.4mg folic acid.
Sotired3
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
9 months ago
need advise please
I’m female 77 years old diagnosed in February 2022 with PMR with typical symptoms pain across shoulders unable to get off toilet needed to lift my leg to get in car pain in hands and feet( know that’s not typical) trouble raising arms. I’m also a caregiver for the last 7 years for my husband of 57 years
I’m female 77 years old diagnosed in February 2022 with PMR with typical symptoms pain across shoulders unable to get off toilet needed to lift my leg to get in car pain in hands and feet( know that’s not typical) trouble raising arms. I’m also a caregiver for the last 7 years for my husband of 57 years
M1222
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PMRGCAuk
9 months ago
Epilim and folate / change to lamotrigine ?
I was put on Epilim in my teens. Some years later, I became symptom free, and I was unmedicated for 10 years. I had to go back on Epilim Chrono five years ago - which may have been triggered by my thyroid problems. I’ve been on the thyroid forum, where it transpires that I am short on folate. A quick
I was put on Epilim in my teens. Some years later, I became symptom free, and I was unmedicated for 10 years. I had to go back on Epilim Chrono five years ago - which may have been triggered by my thyroid problems. I’ve been on the thyroid forum, where it transpires that I am short on folate. A quick
Applethorpe
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Epilepsy Action
1 year ago
Latest blood test results
I did a private blood test with monitor my health on Tuesday 2nd January 2024, It was done at 9.30am, no levo that morning, no B complex for a week before.The test for folate, B12, ect had clotted in the phial so they are sending me another one. The results I have are: VITAMIN D
I did a private blood test with monitor my health on Tuesday 2nd January 2024, It was done at 9.30am, no levo that morning, no B complex for a week before.The test for folate, B12, ect had clotted in the phial so they are sending me another one. The results I have are: VITAMIN D
Dawney63
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Thyroid UK
6 months ago
B vitamin complex
hi, I just need to know if it’s ok for me to take my B vitamin complex an hour after T4/T3 with my breakfast. The reason I ask is on the box it states folate - as calcium folinate. I’m now worried if I should leave 4 hours after levo because it mentions calcium? Any help will be appreciated
hi, I just need to know if it’s ok for me to take my B vitamin complex an hour after T4/T3 with my breakfast. The reason I ask is on the box it states folate - as calcium folinate. I’m now worried if I should leave 4 hours after levo because it mentions calcium? Any help will be appreciated
Essexlil
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Jakey2020
I have RA and on methotrexate but am getting bad side effects.. mouth ulcers nausea fatigue.. rheumatology said to take the folic acid every day apart from meth day, but they’re 5 mgs so thats35 mgs a week.. does anyone know if that’s too much?? Thanks my friends
I have RA and on methotrexate but am getting bad side effects.. mouth ulcers nausea fatigue.. rheumatology said to take the folic acid every day apart from meth day, but they’re 5 mgs so thats35 mgs a week.. does anyone know if that’s too much?? Thanks my friends
Jakey2020
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PMRGCAuk
1 year ago
TSH vitamin profile Oct for chronically ill health ME
I am feeling ill all the time got bladder pain meds don't work and I got gastro and imuno suprepession and CFS diagnosis 2012 and the thyroid hereditary Odrs Thryroiditis Hashimoto in other words started just before uni crescendo final year and loads of other things like glandular illness viruses bacterial
I am feeling ill all the time got bladder pain meds don't work and I got gastro and imuno suprepession and CFS diagnosis 2012 and the thyroid hereditary Odrs Thryroiditis Hashimoto in other words started just before uni crescendo final year and loads of other things like glandular illness viruses bacterial
Vasiliki99
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Thyroid UK
9 months ago
Prep for GP appointment update
I hope you can bear with me on this one. Following on from my last post re prep for my GP appointment I was dissapointed with the general way the consultation went (they were new to the GP practice ) Although I didn't expect him to agree to testing my Vit D, Folate, Ferritin I did hope he would agree
I hope you can bear with me on this one. Following on from my last post re prep for my GP appointment I was dissapointed with the general way the consultation went (they were new to the GP practice ) Although I didn't expect him to agree to testing my Vit D, Folate, Ferritin I did hope he would agree
Seabird4
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Thyroid UK
9 months ago
Advice please re B12 to supplement or not
Following covid in July I have been experiencing tingling in feet and hands. I've left it until now in the hope it would resolve and while it has lessened it is still there. I currently take 100mg t4 and 10ug t3. GP blood test results 17 August : HbA1c 34mmol/mol (20-41) TSH 1.46 mu/L (0.3-4.2)
Following covid in July I have been experiencing tingling in feet and hands. I've left it until now in the hope it would resolve and while it has lessened it is still there. I currently take 100mg t4 and 10ug t3. GP blood test results 17 August : HbA1c 34mmol/mol (20-41) TSH 1.46 mu/L (0.3-4.2)
lolajone
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Thyroid UK
9 months ago
Blood test time - still no better
Hello I'm posting again to get views on my latest blood tests, although I think it's probably same as last time. I just don't get anywhere with my doctor. Last time some of you were saying that I possibly had poor conversion and I think my results this time are showing similar sort of numbers. My doctor
Hello I'm posting again to get views on my latest blood tests, although I think it's probably same as last time. I just don't get anywhere with my doctor. Last time some of you were saying that I possibly had poor conversion and I think my results this time are showing similar sort of numbers. My doctor
Loopnova
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Thyroid UK
7 months ago
Blood tests
Morning all! I’m getting some blood tests tomorrow.. intrinsic factor IF (low B12 & folate) FBC and celiac? Questioning forPA? I have got my own B12 ampoules! Do I start my B12 complex at the same time as I start injecting? My folate is awful 3.8ug/L (<2.9) I have been taking my B12 complex sporadically
Morning all! I’m getting some blood tests tomorrow.. intrinsic factor IF (low B12 & folate) FBC and celiac? Questioning forPA? I have got my own B12 ampoules! Do I start my B12 complex at the same time as I start injecting? My folate is awful 3.8ug/L (<2.9) I have been taking my B12 complex sporadically
Doris11
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Thyroid UK
9 months ago
Blood test tomorrow
Morning all! I’m getting some blood tests tomorrow.. intrinsic factor IF (low B12 & folate) FBC and celiac? Questioning forPA? I have got my own B12 ampoules! Do I start my B12 complex at the same time as I start injecting? My folate is awful 3.8ug/L (<2.9) I have been taking my B12 complex sporadically
Morning all! I’m getting some blood tests tomorrow.. intrinsic factor IF (low B12 & folate) FBC and celiac? Questioning forPA? I have got my own B12 ampoules! Do I start my B12 complex at the same time as I start injecting? My folate is awful 3.8ug/L (<2.9) I have been taking my B12 complex sporadically
Doris11
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Pernicious Anaemia Society
9 months ago
Help with Medicheck results
I have been on 75mcg for a number of years since having a lobectomy and isthmusectomy in 2015. This was reduced from 100mcg in 2019 following TFT (TSH 0.02) even though I felt well on this dose. I have been feeling very fatigued and achy for a while and had a blood test by the GP in January 2023 for
I have been on 75mcg for a number of years since having a lobectomy and isthmusectomy in 2015. This was reduced from 100mcg in 2019 following TFT (TSH 0.02) even though I felt well on this dose. I have been feeling very fatigued and achy for a while and had a blood test by the GP in January 2023 for
SpringerMom
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Thyroid UK
9 months ago
Latest results - 6 weeks pregnant
Hello friends 😊 Following my last tests (a bit over 2 months ago), I added vitamin b12 drops 3 days a week, have cut down my B complex to 1 capsule, and I taking a separate Folate supplement as this was getting quite high, and it was pointed out to me that it is a "Goldilocks vitamin" when trying to
Hello friends 😊 Following my last tests (a bit over 2 months ago), I added vitamin b12 drops 3 days a week, have cut down my B complex to 1 capsule, and I taking a separate Folate supplement as this was getting quite high, and it was pointed out to me that it is a "Goldilocks vitamin" when trying to
Molly161018
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Thyroid UK
4 months ago
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