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Originally Posted by mrsD
Oh, I think 5000mcg is plenty for most people, if they are careful and take it on an empty stomach.
If you are absorbing it, it should show a large increase in blood work after 3 months or so. If it does not, something is wrong.
I tested at the end of the range from a hospital lab, after 3months on 5mg a day, oral. So now I cut back to 2 or 3 times a week instead. (1999 level).
Keep in mind that B12 is not the only thing to try. It is just the main/most common deficiency that is hidden for most people with neurological problems.
People with DNA errors in methylation, will require methylfolate as well instead of folic acid.
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Dear Mrs. D,
Thank you so much.
My folate test taken also last June/2011 was greater than 19.9.
I will have it tested again in 3 months. Since my numbers on vitb12 and folate serum were fine last June and I am taking 5000mcg, I guess I will just need to lower it down.
What would be the dosage if its for maintenance?
Mrs D, I am in the process of actively pursuing to find the cause of my neuropathy.
Meantime, I am taking the supplements that are recommended in your posts. I truly hope they will help me. I also hope for my thyroid function to normalize so I can take the r lipoic.
I followed your suggestion to take vitd3 because of my time limitation in taking calcium. I am now on calcium 600 with VitD 400 and an add'l VitD 2000. You think this is okay?
You don't know how grateful I am to your time in answering my questions.
This forum has become my source of information and hope.
ll have it tested again in 3 months.