Folic Acid?????

[Paulah28]

Hey everyone...my dr told me to take a vitamin with a lot of folic acid in it. I think he called it folate. Does enyone know why this might be and what foods have it as I REALLY do not want to pop another pill everyday.

 

[teeny5]

I think folic acid is essential for the body to function. I am not sure but I think it helps with movement and brain functions. I have heard that some with the disease can become deficient in it due to malabsorption. It is also important for pregnant women to take for the health of the baby. I would take it if he recommended it...otherwise get a second opinion from another doc.

 

[Paulah28]

teeny thank you for the input. Do you know what foods I can find it in that will not hurt?

 

[teeny5]

All I know is orange juice which doesn't bother me, but not sure if it will bother you or not.

 

[Paulah28]

I wish I could but it kills me. I can drink it in small doses. I will try that again and see how it goes....thanks

 

[Creepy Lurker]

Well, according to wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folate_deficiency) sulfasalazine and methotrexate can cause folate deficiency. General malabsorption can cause it as well.

 

[My Butt Hurts]

For sure, folic acid is important to have in your system before becoming pregnant. Not just during, but before. It's important for brain stem development I believe.
If you are taking a multivitamin anyways, I think the prenatal ones may have a higher amount of folate in them. That would cut out your extra pill.

 

[Paulah28]

I am not pregnant and not planning on being pregnant again...per doctors order. Is there a vitamin that you guys find works better as the ones I have tried often upset my stomach.

 

[theone]

Well, according to wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folate_deficiency) sulfasalazine and methotrexate can cause folate deficiency. General malabsorption can cause it as well.

I have heard this from my two Gi doctors as well as my daughters arthritis doctor

 

[ladyB]

Did you try taking the vit. with food? Maybe that will quell your upset tummy.

 

[Paulah28]

I am horrible about taking my meds in the first place. I have found that if I have to take anything it is better if I take it at night. When I took my via at night I was up all night with so much energy. I am not good at eating breakfast either so taking it in the am is really tough. I will have to find a happy medium.