- New and need some advice 15th January 2008
... the results of my CBC. I do remember him saying my folic acid is slow. He told me to take a prenatal vitamin ... to do it because I think it would be best to get my folic acid level back to normal and see how I feel. By...
- Hi I'm new and need some advice 15th January 2008
... though my diet is good.
Since May I've been on folic acid tablets every day and b12 injections every 3...
- B12 is 94 6th January 2008
... just have to keep at it and make sure they check your folic acid too. And take a multple B vitamin so your B's...
- Is this very dangerous ?????? 2nd January 2008
... 300.000
P.C.v. 29
my BP ~ 110/70
Now I take
- folic acid & iron supplement (orally) but not regularly...
- Some Not-So-Great Test Results Today 28th November 2007
... Niferex has the same PI Complex and also B-12 and Folic vitamins added that generic Poly does not. I don...
- Help with Lab Results 27th November 2007
... ingredients that Poly-Iron 150 does not list such as Folic acid and B-12 these are the main ingredients not OTHER...
- B12 and exercise 5th November 2007
... The other thing to remember is that B12 needs folic acid and potassium and the other B vitamins to be ... stay on 2 week shots as long as you can. Have you had folic acid levels checked as well? Many of the symptoms...
... what else I should be taking right now. I do take folic acid 1mg at night but no other vitamins.
I feel...
- New to B12 Shots have question 1st November 2007
... B12 getting used!), and make sure you have enough folic acid as well. Your body needs all that stuff in sync...
- Just Got My B12 Lab Results Back Today, Could My Results Be Causing My Symptoms? 4th October 2007
... It couldn't hurt. The Methyl Cobalamin along with folic acid works best, and should help boost your levels...
... common even to have all three anaemias, being PA, Folic anaemia and IDA (Iron deficiency anaemia).
Regards...
... homocysteine, again if elevated could be PA or a folic deficiency. An endoscopy to look at the stomach, ... of our members have all 3 anaemias being PA, Iron, Folic and thyroidism. My daughter is fortunate that so ... far she just has the PA and folic anaemia.
Regards,
cats...
- Newbie- So frustrated with doctors! 31st August 2007
... should have all of your levels checked. Ferritin, Folic and B-12, as well as your total hemoglobin. No wonder...
- Anaemia (B12) 24th August 2007
... I was diagnosed as having anaemia (vitamin B12 and folic acid deficiency).
I have to go for another blood...
... my doctors appointment. He tells me that my B12 and folic acid levels are not seriously low.
I have to have...
... give me any specific numbers regarding the B12 and folic acid. He just said that at the moment it's not too...
- Help needed with Vitamin B12 problem 24th August 2007
... investigation by way of checking for b12 deficiency and folic acid deficiency. Yes, a folic acid deficieny can ... have both deficiencies at the same time. If b12 and folic are low, further tests should be done to rule out...
- Chromagen Forte Caplet TRX- Need info, please. Am posting lab results as well! 12th August 2007
... Vitamin/mineral combination-that means it has iron, folic acid, C to increase iron absorption and B-12 to enhance...
- Arm and Leg Pain/Cramps/Jumping 31st July 2007
... moving warm water seems to calm them down. My B12 and Folic Acid levels are both OK, so I cannot blame the twitching...
- So... how did your anemia start? 18th July 2007
... blood tests and I get a call that I had a B12 and Folic Acid deficiency. Like you, I was shocked and surprised ... sick right away, since starting Folbee. It is B12 and Folic Acid combined. Could this be making me sick to my...
- sublingual B12 clarification needed 14th July 2007
... keep all your B's balanced too. My hema has me on folic acid as well as a multi-B. Eating potassium is supposed...
- low ferritin and foods to eat 20th June 2007
... ceral that is 100% iron and also has lots of B12 and folic acid and other antioxidants. the brand of ceral is...
- prenicious 15th June 2007
... them, it will take longer to raise your B12 level. Folic acid anaemia or IDA can co-exist with pernicious anaemia...
... them, it will take longer to raise your B12 level. Folic acid anaemia or IDA can co-exist with pernicious anaemia...
- Just discovered I'm Anemic - or am I? 14th June 2007
... dl ( 175 – 350 )
B-12 486 ng/ml ( 223 – 1132 )
Folic Acid (Polate) 10.3 ng/ml ( 3.1 – 12.4 )
Phosphorus...
- Anemia and painful headaches 4th June 2007
... relief. Also, when my hemoglobin is low, they give me folic acid and B12 shots, which helps with the headaches...
- Auto Immune hymolyptic aneamia (AIHA) 31st May 2007
... pounding you're hearing in your ear could be due to low folic acid and low B12. (It was for me!!) Both are used ... B12 shots and ask your dr for prescription strength folic acid. Neither are overly expensive, and they will...
... it's interesting you mention prescription strength folic acid. What is the strength/amount of folic acid ... a prescription pill? My doc told me to take OTC folic acid and I'm wondering whether I should ask him for...
... you have this or you're toast during the day.
The folic acid strength I take is 1 mg a day, but some people...
... because his blood count kept going down in spite of folic acid and predisone. His spleen was getting enlarged...
... prednisolone I was automatically prescribed 5mg of folic acid a day. 3 months into taking prednisolone my...
... lower hemoglobin when I started taking prescription folic acid and B12 shots.
Rick,
I know my hema used...
... very well on it. I want to say she also had to take Folic acid and I think she was supposed to drink a lot of...
- Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia- Lots of questions? 14th May 2007
... was able to get the blood work normal after taking folic acid. He was doing ok for about 8 months and was...
... he was going wacko. The side effects are terrible. Folic acid worked the first time but this second round the ... folic acid didnt work. The predisone hasn't worked either...
... I take a folic acid supplement daily as well as the pred (I took ... folic acid even before my dx of AIHA). Taking folic acid w/o the pred wasn't enough, so hopefully the...
... flare of AIHA.
It might help your fatigue to take folic acid and B12 shots. It did help me.
Take care,...
- Which blood test item can show the iron on my body? 10th May 2007
... blood cells - and be caused by a lack of vitamin B12, folic acid, or iron in the diet.
As Christine VA said ... of them. Common causes are nutritional (iron, b12, folic acid), familial (like inherited anemias), medical...
- Being anemic 2nd May 2007
... anemic. Not an iron deficiency anemic though, nor folic acid or B vitamin anemic. My red blood cells are small...
- Anemia with few symtoms...Scared & confused 23rd April 2007
... means a B12 deficiency anaemia (pernicious anaemia) or folic acid anaemia which could have been caused by your...
... megaloblastic anaemia, either pernicious anaemia or folic acid anaemia or both. My daughter has both. For...
... pred for now at least. He told me to start taking folic acid supplements in addition to the B-12 and the iron...
- What type of Anemia is this? 21st April 2007
... with both of these. She also said it isnt caused by folic acid deficency. So what type of Anemia does she have...
- New here have questions about Iron Infusions. 4th April 2007
... put me on 3 iron tablets a day ( Ferrous Gluconate), Folic Acid once a day and every month a b-12 shot. She...
- The emtional side of anemia 4th April 2007
... B12, or vitamin B-12 on the order sheet. Folate ( folic acid) says folate.
Cats...
- Need Help with Bloodwork results 29th March 2007
... whatsoever.
Are you getting B12 shots or taking folic acid? You should be, it would make you feel tons better...
- B12 and Folic Acid Deficiency 25th March 2007
... was told I was folate deficient, and I would be on folic acid for life, the Doctor had put "Pernicious Anaemia...
... damage, so it's something to take seriously.
Also, folic acid can affect your B12 levels, I believe artificially...
... correct. The first time I talked to him about the folic acid, he said "there is B12 that goes along with that...
... days now. They have 100% of RDA B12 (1 MCG) and 100% Folic Acid included. It does say take 1 or 2 on the tub...
- hemolitic anemia 2nd March 2007
... mabthera; I used mabthera 1 month.
Now ı am taking folic asit and prednol.Prednol dosage changıng day...
- B12 & Folate - Too High? 15th February 2007
... know if there is a connection between B12 & Folate ( folic acid?) I don't know the implications of either of ... these being too high. I have only taken folic acid in my usual multivitamin so I don't know what...
... know if there is a connection between B12 & Folate ( folic acid?) I don't know the implications of either of ... these being too high. I have only taken folic acid in my usual multivitamin so I don't know what...
- my levels have not gone up!! feel very bad.. 11th February 2007
... feel bad. You might ask about your B12 levels and folic acid levels. It all works together like a puzzle....
- Had blood test done again.... 27th January 2007
... level is? Folate? Iron? You may need prescription folic acid or extra iron.
Anemia is very complicated...
- New here-Intro and Questions 9th January 2007
... something is amiss. You might have iron deficiency, folic acid deficiency, and we already knew your B12 is...
- Pale Skin? 9th January 2007
... those symptoms. I had a B12 deficiency as well as Folic Acid and Iron, and I felt like I was 90 - all the...
- High rdw and high mcv 24th December 2006
... would explain the brain fog. You may need prescription folic acid and B12 shots. You should ask to have your B12 ... and Folic Acid levels checked. They just changed the standards...
... and rdw. Seems this could be related to low b-12 and folic acid. Then today after craving eggs for the past couple ... that this craving could be related to low b-12 and folic acid. This could all explain why I am still tired ... eggs. I will have my doctor check out my b-12 and folic acid level at my next appointment. I guess the mystery ... and rdw and any relations it might have with b-12 or folic acid....
- I'm new have PA and pregnant 13th December 2006
... Have they checked your B12 levels lateley? What about Folic acid? Are you on Prenatal vitamins? Your B12 levels...
... Thanks,for your reply Jill. I am on 5mg folic acid perscribed by doc, was given prenatel tabs buy ... week my heamaglobin was normal, probably due to the folic acid masking it....its hard to get aother docs support...
- B12 Deficiency Question 6th December 2006
... above 250nmol/L). My multivitamin also has 200mcg of folic acid in it, so I will have to do some research about...
... of control.
When my AIHA is active, my B12 and folic acid levels go down drastically because basically...
- Questions about B-12 30th November 2006
... of this. You will also want to make sure you get Folic Acid, calcium and vitamin D in your diet since they...
... just feel so tired!
I think I must have enough folic acid as my folate was high.
What are your levels...
- Pernicious anemia 10th November 2006
... work and a physical. She also takes prescribed 5 mg folic acid daily because she was diagnosed with folic deficiency...
- Hereditary Spherocytosis after Splenectomy 10th November 2006
... his tonsils were removed June 1st. He has to take folic acid and penicillin every day. We went to his doctor...
- Found out what my Iron level is 31st October 2006
... breath.
Taking or speak to your doctor about taking folic acid as a supplement as this does have an impact on...
- Too young to be anemic? 18th October 2006
... niacinamide
vitamin b-6 as pyridoxine hydrochloride
folic acid
vitamin b-12 as cyanocobalamin
Pantothenic...
- a new case of hemolytic anemia 24th September 2006
... you are perfectly fine.
Did your doctor prescribe folic acid for you? If not, it's worth asking about. It ... destroying red blood cells), you go through much more folic acid. And regular vitamins don't have enough.
If...
- B-12 Injections every other day for 2 years. 17th September 2006
... and the tingling gets worse. My doctor checked my folic acid and the whole thing and said I am healthy, but...
- Ferritin low, but Not losing my hair! 8th September 2006
... loss..anyone with a low score and no hair loss! My Folic Acid and B12 were normal! I have to go in for a...
- What does elevated MCH mean? 6th September 2006
... poor producrion in the marrow, most commonly from low folic acid and/or B12. So they tested those, and they seem...
- RBC, HGB,. HCT are low 13th August 2006
... positive effects. When I started on that I added folic acid. Those autoimmune test also determined that I...
- AIHA & B12 shots 13th August 2006
... recently diagnosed with AIHA, and my hema prescribed Folic acid and Prednisone, not B12. I think everyone who...
- Folic Acid & Iron Supplements 8th August 2006
... directions. I personally find that the iron and the folic acid together gives me digestive problems. But, other...
... I take the Folic Acid together with Ferrous Gluconate every day without...
- Iron Supplements 8th August 2006
... easier on the stomach. I take it every morning with Folic Acid. It definitely takes a looong time for the anemia...
- Hemolytic Anemia Treatments 5th August 2006
... rulide combo plus prednisone, cellcept, prohibitor, folic acid, diazepam, endep etc. won't drop my steroid down...
- Proton Pump Inhibitors (Prevacid, Nexium, etc) cause B-12 deficiencies 24th July 2006
... ulcer pain. So I have been taking lots of B-12 and folic acid since 2003 per my cardiologist. So that is why...
- Homocystine levels 15th July 2006
... Folic Acid is the vitamin that influences homocystine levels...
... the foltx it will stay down.
Foltx is:
2.5 mgs. folic acid
25 mgs. vit. B-6
2 mgs. vit. B-12
I know...
- MS or B12 deficiency 6th July 2006
... deficiency,also is the B12 level is between 200-300 and folic acid level is lower than 3-4ng then theres a defficiency ... have been diagnosed with MS,I have a slightly low folic acid level and B12 has been ruled out.A second opinion...
- Just Diagnosed 8th June 2006
... efficiency. I am on new meds right now (Ferrous Sulfate and Folic Acid) and I will be getting the injection in about...
... epithelial cells surrounding the cervix!!
As for the Folic Acid... is your doctor watching this? Anything over ... for people with a B12 deficiency. As at high levels, folic acid can mask the signs of vitamin B12 deficiency...
- London Calling ..............! 17th May 2006
... PPREDNISONE at 20mg a day with a side order of 5mg FOLIC ACID. The steroids were gradually reduced over a period...
- Normal Iron but low hematocrit, hemoglobin and RBC.... 10th May 2006
... normal ranges. What could this mean? I've had my Folic Acid and B12 tested previously and they were normal...
- Anemia Question. 3rd May 2006
... get enough calcium too.
Make sure you get enough folic acid and vitamin B-12 in your diet.
Talk to your...
- Symptoms of amenia 10th April 2006
... roughly 185 mg of Iron along with lots of b12 and folic acid. So far, nothing is working yet.
Not sure...
- worried about becoming anemic (again) 21st March 2006
... supplement each day for a few weeks. or a multivitamin with folic acid and other things. Your symptoms may be something...
- B12 deficiency / causes & treatment 6th February 2006
... that varied from lemon to pumpkin from jaundice. My folic acid was not happy either which led to mouth sores...
- Tired of being tired 5th January 2006
... your absorption of iron. Make sure you get enough folic acid and vitamin B-12 in your diet.
Hope that...
- Anemia cause severe headache? 5th January 2006
... different parts of the day.
Make sure you get enough folic acid and vitamin B-12 in your diet.
Hope that...
- Do B-12 shots quit working? 2nd January 2006
... symptoms of Thiamine deficiency are similar and also folic acid deficiency will also cause the neurological symptoms ... and on the other hand, folic acid taken in the absence of adequate B-12 will cause...
- Anemia & Hair Loss? 7th November 2005
... injections started except Dr. started me on 1mg of Folic Acid otherwise everything is the same. Just wondering...
- Need help interpret blood test result 7th September 2005
... wanted to advice you not to take any suppliments eg Folic Acid, B12 or Iron as these could confuse the issue...
- Period 30th July 2005
... vitamins. A blood builder should have iron, vitamin C, folic acid and other B vitamins. All these work together...
- Iron Supplements 14th June 2005
... Builder" at the health store - it has iron, vitamin C, folic acid and B-12. All act together to build up your blood...
- Probably Overreacting 18th May 2005
... building supplement that includes iron, vitamin C, folic acid and B-12. Apparently these four together are...
- Stopped Iron to soon? 22nd April 2005
... something called MegaFood "blood builder" w/ iron, vit. C, folic acid, B-12 and a few other ingredients that are good...
- Lost weight - am I now Anemic? 5th April 2005
... read up and the big things to take are Iron, Folate ( folic acid), and Vitamin B-12. Would taking these help...
... read up and the big things to take are Iron, Folate ( folic acid), and Vitamin B-12. Would taking these help...
- Which type of anemia is this? 28th March 2005
... Are enlarged red blood cells a b12 deficiency or folic acid deficiency. Thanks!...
... Are enlarged red blood cells a b12 deficiency or folic acid deficiency. Thanks!
They can either both be ... them. In fact if you only treat the b-12 and not the folic acid deficiency, the symptoms do not improve. They...
- questions about blood work and anyone else told it could be mono? 8th March 2005
... hurt too, but I have found a good remedy for that... Folic acid...When I take the two together, it helps...ALSO...
