Posted by Lonely on February 16, 2005, at 23:07:43
In reply to possible errors in folate metabolism, posted by Becca10 on February 12, 2005, at 21:26:57
On a similar note ... I just received the following test results -
Vit B6 Plasma <2.5 Ref Range: 3.3 - 26.0
andVit B12/Folate, Serum Panel Folate, Serum 7.6 Normal >5.4
and
Vit B12 256 Ref Range 200-1100 BUT WITH NOTE: "Although the reference range for Vitmain B12 is 200-1100 PG/ML, it has been reported that between 5 and 10% of patients with values between 200 and 400 pg/ml may experience neuropsychiatric and hematologic abnormalities due to occult B12 deficiency; less than 1% of patients with values above 400 pg/ml will have symptoms"
The neurologist gave me samples of FOLTX - has Vit B12, Vit B6, and folacin. Within 6 hrs a certain pain in my right hip went away!!! However, I feel groggy on this preparation! Never heard of anyone feeling "stoned" on vitamins!!!!
I was "blown away" by this discovery - from what I've read it's rare in the western world and I eat a pretty good diet and do not drink alcohol at all. I have been on coritzone off and on throughout my adult life though. What could be causing this? Could it be causing the depression and inability to "get going" on my career and personal life? I think I realize now I've been quite depressed. My grandfather is believed to have died from pernicious anemia. Does it sound like I'm in the early stages?
Thanks for any more insights anyone can offer!
> Hi,
> I was wondering if there are any biochemistry whizzes out there. Several members of my family and I have elevated MCV, otherwise known as macrocytic anemia. In addition, we have below reference range levels of homocysteine and methylmalonic acid. Macrocytic anemia is normally associated with vitamin b12 or folate deficiency, but these in turn are associated with *elevated* levels of both homocysteine and methylmalonic acid, not decreased. Any ideas?
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> Thank you in advance.
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> Becca
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