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Any Metanx users?

CaroleeCarolee member
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How many tablets are you taking a day?  I have been taking 2, but for another condition (neuropathy) besides MTHFR.  I have an email in to my doctor to ask, but I'm curious if I really need to be taking that much.  Each tablet has 3 mg l-methylfolate (metabolized folic acid) and that should be enough, right?
Mom to Eliott Alexander, born sleeping at 37 weeks on 8/13/10. Most of us only dream of angels - I held one in my arms.
BFP #2 - EDD 2/26/12 M/C 6/28/11 @ 5w2d
BFP #3 - EDD 4/7/12 M/C 8/2/11 @ 4w2d
Too beautiful for this earth
BFP #4 - EDD 12/09/12, Lucille arrived 11/26/12
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Re: Any Metanx users?

  • damabo80damabo80 member

    I take 1 metanx/day, plus another 4mg of straight FA, plus whatever is in my PNV. 

    You can take up to 10mg/day without any adverse consequences.

    Just an FYI: if you are taking 2/day, space them out. Take one at night, and one in the morning. The body can only absord/use so much FA at one time, so taking them 10-12 hours apart with help to maximize your exposure to FA.  


    BFP #1 via IUI ~ L (Fatal Birth Defect) 4/7/10
    BFP #2 via IUI ~ m/c
    BFP #3 via cancelled IUI ~ C (2lb 3oz; HELLP) 5/16/11
    BFP #4 via the natural (free!) way ~ E (8lb 11oz) 9/13/12
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  • damabo80damabo80 member

    On a side note, I just want to squeeee that you are here ;)

    I really hope this is your take home baby!! 


    BFP #1 via IUI ~ L (Fatal Birth Defect) 4/7/10
    BFP #2 via IUI ~ m/c
    BFP #3 via cancelled IUI ~ C (2lb 3oz; HELLP) 5/16/11
    BFP #4 via the natural (free!) way ~ E (8lb 11oz) 9/13/12
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  • CaroleeCarolee member
    imagedamabo80:

    On a side note, I just want to squeeee that you are here ;)

    I really hope this is your take home baby!! 

    Thank you Smile

    Mom to Eliott Alexander, born sleeping at 37 weeks on 8/13/10. Most of us only dream of angels - I held one in my arms.
    BFP #2 - EDD 2/26/12 M/C 6/28/11 @ 5w2d
    BFP #3 - EDD 4/7/12 M/C 8/2/11 @ 4w2d
    Too beautiful for this earth
    BFP #4 - EDD 12/09/12, Lucille arrived 11/26/12
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  • Holly THHolly TH

    Carolee,

    Congratulations on this pregnancy!   The only reason large doses of folic acid are prescribed for women with MTHFR and RPL (usually 4 mg - 10 times a normal dose)is because you cannot properly metabolize synthetic folic acid.  I work with Pamlab, the company that makes Metanx and NeevoDHA.  Metanx contains 3 mg of active L-methylfolate which bypasses the MTHFR mutation is 100% bioavailable for DNA synthesis and repair.  1 Metanx should be more than enough but any excess willl be excreted in the urine. 

    You are in my prayers Carolee.  After everything you have been through I pray that this will be a happy, healthy and uncomplicated pregnancy.  

    Married to DH - 1996 DS - 13, DD - 11, DD - 9, DS - 4
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