i have hashimoto for 5 years
Recently i start to feel ill
Like a flu just without fever
I thought that my thyroid is unbalanced
But the only thing that of scale is folic acid
So i start to take b complex supplement
My question is
It’s possible that i feel bad when just my folic acus is low?
blood test results
Tsh -1.93 ( 0.2-4)
Ft4 - 15 (8-17)
Ft3- 6.1(3.5-7)
B12 -380( 250-850)
Folic acid -5 (5.9-18)
Was test done early morning, ideally just before 9am and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test
How much levothyroxine are you currently taking
Do you always get same brand levothyroxine at each prescription
TSH is quite high for someone on levothyroxine. You possibly need small dose increase
What vitamin supplements are you currently taking
No ferritin or vitamin D results?
B12 and folate are both too low
supplementing a good quality daily vitamin B complex, one with folate in (not folic acid) .This can help keep all B vitamins in balance and will help improve B12 levels too
Difference between folate and folic acid
chriskresser.com/folate-vs-...
B vitamins best taken after breakfast
Thorne Basic B recommended vitamin B complex that contains folate, but they are large capsules. (You can tip powder out if can’t swallow capsule)
IMPORTANT......If you are taking vitamin B complex, or any supplements containing biotin, remember to stop these 7 days before ALL BLOOD TESTS , as biotin can falsely affect test results
endo.confex.com/endo/2016en...
endocrinenews.endocrine.org...
In week before blood test, when you stop vitamin B complex, you might want to consider taking a separate methyl folate supplement and continue separate B12
Low B12 symptoms
b12deficiency.info/signs-an...
With serum B12 result below 500, (Or active B12 below 70) recommended to be taking a B12 supplement as well as a B Complex (to balance all the B vitamins) initially for first 2-4 months.
once your serum B12 is over 500 (or Active B12 level has reached 70), stop the B12 and just carry on with the B Complex.
B12 sublingual lozenges
amazon.co.uk/Jarrow-Methylc...
cytoplan.co.uk/shop-by-prod...
Liquid B12-drops
healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...
B12 range in U.K. is too wide
Interesting that in this research B12 below 400 is considered inadequate
healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...
Thank for your quick reply All the test is in the morning
I familiar with the rules
I take 50mg and 400 mch folic acid
I search for folate
My question is if its possible that i feel bad with that result
Your only on 50mcg levothyroxine?
That’s only a starter dose
Are you male or female
Approx how much do you weigh in kilo
How long have you been on just 50mcg levothyroxine
The complex b is 50 mcg doseLevo i take 100 mcg every day
Once a week i take 200 mcg
Totally 800 mcg in week
I am a male 37 years old
My antibodys get to the sky(above 3000)
I don’t think that the reault of the thyroid is problematic my ft4 and ft3 in the top of the scale
I wondering if folic acid that very low can cause me feel very sick
You should really be taking the active form of Folic Acid - Methylfolate.
A couple of highly recommended articles on folic acid and folate :
Hi Adam, Suggest you get tested for Coeliac.....even if you've been tested before.
"Determine whether there is an underlying cause for the vitamin B12 or folate deficiency — this may require specialist referral.
If folate levels are low, assess dietary folic acid intake, and if history suggests malabsorption, check for coeliac disease by testing for antiendomysial or antitransglutaminase antibodies (depending on the local laboratory).
The main cause of folate malabsorption is gluten-induced enteropathy."
Folic acid
Folic Acid And Vitamin D Timings
Iron & Folic acid Dosage Query
Low serum folate = folic acid supplement?
Monitoring when starting Folic Acid and Ferrous fumerate
