- 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...
... make sure to eat lots of potassium and get those folic acid levels checked as well. If you're low on folic...
- 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...
- Im 19, possible pernicious anemia? 4th March 2005
... above are irreverisble in PA. I was told I had low folic acid and B6 vitamins (not sure about b12) after I...
- Is the weakness in anemia severe? 3rd March 2005
... First off, almost 5 months ago, I was diagnosed with Folic Acid and B6 deficiency. But now my doctor thinks I...
... First off, almost 5 months ago, I was diagnosed with Folic Acid and B12 deficiency. But now my doctor thinks...
- Reactions to Iron Supplements 7th February 2005
... regular prenatal or iron supplements (did add extra folic acid to my regular routine, though), and my iron level...
- Hemolytic Anemia 31st January 2005
... When I was in the hospital I was on 80mgs and 3mgs of folic acid a day my hematologist has tapered me down to ... every other day and I am still on the 3mgs of the folic acid. My hemoglobin was at a 4 when I was diagnosed...
- Anxiety associated with severe anemia? 31st January 2005
... and is often elevated in the presence of B12 and folic acid deficiencies. If you have a mixed deficiency...
... and is often elevated in the presence of B12 and folic acid deficiencies. If you have a mixed deficiency...
... and is often elevated in the presence of B12 and folic acid deficiencies. If you have a mixed deficiency...
... few days ago and I've been diagnosed with B12 and folic acid deficiency.
I just thought the panic attacks...
- I'm 17 w/ 6% Iron saturation. Why?..... 24th January 2005
... because the calcium in the spinach blocks the iron. Folic Acid which comes in vitamins is a good way to help...
- Does this sound like anemia? 22nd January 2005
... had "low vitamins" and he gave me "FOLTX" tablets ( Folic acid, B6, B12) but I havent taken them yet. Does this...
... had "low vitamins" and he gave me "FOLTX" tablets ( Folic acid, B6, B12) but I havent taken them yet. Does this...
- pernicious anemia question 10th January 2005
... insight? Thanks.
You may want to add additional folic acid to go with the B-12. The side effects of lack ... of folic acid are similar to the lack of B-12 assuming that...
- I don't think I'm normal 6th January 2005
... try it and see what happens. I have added 800mcg folic acid, 100mg B-6, and 500mcg B-12, in addition to the...
- Just Diagnosed with Anemia - Confused... 31st December 2004
... I am 34 years old and female. He's started me on folic acid supplements and 30 mg of prednisone daily (I...
... I am 34 years old and female. He's started me on folic acid supplements and 30 mg of prednisone daily (I ... postpartum bleeding. If the problem is from lack of folic acid, then the problem will resolve after about 6...
- Is this a Vitamin B12 deficiency? 9th December 2004
... dental issues and burning mouth--I know there is a folic acid mouth rinse called "folirinse".....don't know ... if that'd help or not. I use it as my folic acid supplement because only 1 drop is 5 mg.
Good...
- teeth problem? 6th December 2004
... calcium. The tooth problems may reflect a problem with folic acid as well which is needed along with b-12. Anemia...
- Pernicious anemia 26th November 2004
... injection every 3 weeks plus I take sublingual B12 and Folic . I have never heard of 4 times a year injections either...
- Pernicious Anemia 23rd November 2004
... however, I did learn along the way that unless the folic acid was also being replaced as well, the B-12 could...
- Could I Have B-12 Vitamin Deficiency? 9th September 2004
... B12 shortage to look for (eg. elevated homocysteine, folic acid levels, etc.).
Pernicious anemia however is...
- This autoimmune hemolytic anemia doesn't show up in regular bloodwork 1st September 2004
... Polchromasia 4 +
Reticulocytes 43.0
evaluated for folic acid
results:
4.3 NG/??
4-16 NG/ml ?
Next...
- Blood Transfusion???? 30th August 2004
... recover by taking Iron. I used the slow release with folic acid and over the next 6 months my blood went up to...
- Can Anemia cause leg cramps? 27th August 2004
... pericious anemia and have monthly injections & take folic acid daily. My recent blood work showed my B12 & ... Folic Acid levels were normal, however my hemocrit was 10...
... pericious anemia and have monthly injections & take folic acid daily. My recent blood work showed my B12 & ... Folic Acid levels were normal, however my hemocrit was 10...
... Thanks Marimac
Since I have been on B12 & folic (also thyroxine & Oestrogen), I do not get RLS anymore...
... anemia caused it. I have Tallassemia.
I take folic acid and b12.
I am new to this board I started...
- anemia or not?...help 29th July 2004
... take additional iron supplementation with B-12 and Folic acid supplements as well. Profound anemia sometimes...
- anemia symptoms & heavy periods 2nd July 2004
... dramatically. I also took slow releasing Iron with Folic Acid for three months, twice daily with orange juice...
... Religiously And I Got Bunk For My Troubles.
The Folic Acid Twice Daily With Iron And Orange Juice Sounds...
- new to board 2nd July 2004
... medical condition and was told that I don't have enough folic acid in my blood. They told me I am anemic (no wonder ... wondering if that was the cause of my anemia. Is to much folic acid bad? :)...
... medical condition and was told that I don't have enough folic acid in my blood. They told me I am anemic (no wonder ... wondering if that was the cause of my anemia. Is to much folic acid bad? :)
Not eating beef alone, is not likely ... to cause a loss of folic acid that would make you anemic if you are still consuming ... other sources of folic acid. However, in answer to your question, an overdose ... of folic acid will cause symptoms of peripheral neuropathy...
- Do iron pills work? How long before improvement? 26th June 2004
... range of 7-8, but after taking Slow releasing Fe with Folic Acid (very important in iron absorption) for three...
- why am i anemic? 21st June 2004
... discover blood in your stool?
It could also be a folic acid deficiency which means you do not absorb enough...
- Vitamin B-12 deficiency 20th June 2004
... can be associated with B-12 deficiency as well as Folic Acid Deficiency. The IBS could be causing the marjority ... can buy at good pharmacies or nutrition stores. The folic acid has to be addressed as well because nerve damage...
... going on thank God.
I will do some research on folic acid .... the nerve damage is what concerns me the...
- ferritin level of 3? 9th June 2004
... overly concerned, just gave me prescriptions for iron, folic acid and a multivitamin. I am a 32 woman and went...
... overly concerned, just gave me prescriptions for iron, folic acid and a multivitamin. I am a 32 woman and went...
- Is Sunset here? 30th April 2004
... your fingers. Did your doctor say it was related to folic acid deficiency or iron? Because I've only read that...
... 12 supplements that I had here, they also contain folic acid and B-6, they are the "sublingual" kind that...
- Hemoglobin count of 5!!!! 27th April 2004
... supplement with orange juice or other citrus juice. The folic Acid is very important to work with the iron.Folic...
... pill, and I am taking two slow releasing Fe (with folic acid) daily for three months.
I'll let you know...
- gastroscopy (aaaagh 13th March 2004
... hi again. i am b12 and folate deficient. am on folic acid and b12 injections (just had second shot on tuesday...
... hi again. i am b12 and folate deficient. am on folic acid and b12 injections (just had second shot on tuesday...
- just had b12 shot-still feel yuk.. 4th March 2004
... told i was b12 and folate deficient. i've been taking folic acid for about 2 weeks and seems to be helping a little...
... told i was b12 and folate deficient. i've been taking folic acid for about 2 weeks and seems to be helping a little...
- b12 and folate question 26th February 2004
... waiting for an appointment for more tests. i'm taking folic acid now but not b12. doc wants me to have this test...
- zero iron stores, hemogloben 4.8 23rd February 2004
... read....I believe I read something about also taking folic acid for it....hope this helps....
- has anyone else got b12 and folate deficiency? 22nd February 2004
... wrong!....so now i take injections every month and folic acid and iron supplments daily..I did get loaded up...
- just found out and need help 19th February 2004
... t understand. she said i have also got really low folic acid levels too. she is going to speak to the heamatologist...
