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[Jelley93]

Just came back from the Drs. I asked her for my B12 and folate results these are the following

B12 1198 (220-770)

Folate 13.6 (2.6-17.3)

These were tested on 06.04.2022 so a bit out of date, but as you can see the B12 was over range.

I have also got a new thyroid function blood test booked for 10.05.2022 I asked that they also test t3. However she was saying the hospital will probably only test TSH/T4. If thats the case I will buy a monitor my health kit in the near future. Along with that blood test I have also asked to have a coeliac blood test on the same day. I also had to do a stool test today which was fun. Currently been on lower dosage since 02.04.2022. In the last few days I have noticed the off balanced symptom isn't there all the time. Yes I still have it but I have gaps where I feel not as bad touch wood.

Hoping to get sorted very soon..

26/04/2022

[tattybogle]

Sounds like you're improving slowly on lower dose .. fingers crossed it continues to improve

[Jelley93 in reply to tattybogle]

Hi tattybogle. Are those test results okay or a bit too high?

[tattybogle in reply to Jelley93]

Can't say .. i know bugger all about B12/folate ... sorry

[Jelley93 in reply to tattybogle]

😅😅 Okay

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Were you taking any vitamin supplements when these B12 and folate results were done

[Jelley93 in reply to SlowDragon]

Stopped few days prior

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Jelley93]

Were you taking just B12 or a daily vitamin B complex

It takes many months for B12 levels to drop

[Jelley93 in reply to SlowDragon]

A b12 supplement. The b complex I had stopped for around few weeks before test because I ran out

[Jelley93 in reply to SlowDragon]

I've also just got my prescription for levothyroxine. Just looked at the box and it's Teva brand 100.

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Jelley93]

Have you had Teva brand levothyroxine before?

Yes it does upset many people….but some find it by far the best

See how you go

If you don’t like it/can’t tolerate it …get note added to all future prescriptions “No Teva brand”

Which brand of levothyroxine were you currently taking

ALWAYS check the bag before leaving the counter at pharmacy

[Jelley93 in reply to SlowDragon]

Mercury pharma usually.

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Jelley93]

No one knows yet if there’s going to be an issue with Mercury Pharma supply

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

[Jelley93 in reply to SlowDragon]

Hi slow dragon. I have also got two boxes of levo by a brand called northstar. I have six Mercury Pharma pills left.

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Jelley93]

Northstar 50mcg and 100mcg are Accord brand

Accord also boxed as Almus via Boots

Beware Accord don’t make 25mcg tablets

25mcg Northstar is Teva

Accord brand is generally well tolerated

[humanbean]

Having a high level of B12 is not usually a problem if it is caused by supplementing - see these links :

stichtingb12tekort.nl/engli...

stichtingb12tekort.nl/engli...