Question:
I tested low for B12 and high for folic acid.

My B12 came back as only 148 when the range is between 199 and 732. I want to start taking something for it right away. The doctor wants to meet with me but I wasnt able to get an appointment until Sept. 6. Any suggestions on what I should do until then? I also tested high (19.1) for folic acid (2.8-13.5). The pharmacist thought this was unusual. I havent been taking any supplements besides 1-2 Flintstones vitamins per day. Now that Im showing signs of deficiencies I would like to start taking something a little more powerful. But what does a high Folic acid reading mean and how am I suppose to take a complete vitamin without getting more of that in?    — [Anonymous] (posted on August 9, 2000)

August 9, 2000
Call your surgeon notify him/her first.. Your surgeon may instruct you to call you PCP's office ask request you be started on B-12 injections once a month.. Usually the nurses give these and you don't need an appt.. My PCP does them walk-in basis 9am -11am daily.. Worth a call, and you will be ahead of the game before your next appointment..
   — Victoria B.

August 9, 2000
Typo...correction Your surgeon may instruct you to call your PCP's office and request that you be started on B-12 injections once a month
   — Victoria B.

August 9, 2000
You can get separate Vit B12 supplements at big super markets or health food stores, try like 50 mcg a day. Dont worry about a high Folic acid of 19, it is non toxic. Be sure to follow up with your surgeon, he may want to do more blood work, give you a shot of B12 or check the blood levels later, after a period of time of oral supplement. (i.e. this internet advice is not a substitution for real medical hands on care)
   — Bruce B.

August 9, 2000
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