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For those with MTHFR...

meggiejomeggiejo
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My peri just called me with his recommendation for treatment of my MTHFR, and he wants me taking 4mg of Folic Acid along with B6 and B12. Did your OB give you an Rx for the folic acid? I can only find a 400 microgram pill at the store so I will have to take 8 of them along with my prenatal and the other suppliments. I don't mind taking lots of pills, just wondered if there was an easier way. Thanks!
BFP #1: DS born 11/07 BFP #2: m/c @ 8w 5d d&c
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Re: For those with MTHFR...

  • lil_rhodylil_rhody member
    I believe the most you can get OTC is 800 mcg. Ask your doctor about an Rx for more.
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  • surfergirl28surfergirl28 member
    My peri prescribed the exact same thing (plus baby aspirin). Walmart sells 800 mcg pills, but I think there's a rx called Folgard you could get. Trust me, when morning sickness kicks in, you won't be able to stomach 12 pills! GL!
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  • meggiejomeggiejo
    Thanks girls! I will ask my OB Monday for the Rx.
    BFP #1: DS born 11/07 BFP #2: m/c @ 8w 5d d&c
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  • GershiGirlGershiGirl
    I was told to take the same thing and was actually able to find 1000 mcg pills so I only have to take 4... look around at different drug and grocery stores because many of them seem to carry different brands with different doses.
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  • nicobean1nicobean1 member
    Yes, my doctor gave me a Rx for Fabb Tablets. I take one 2x a day. Much easier!
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  • mrs.viv07mrs.viv07 member
    imagenicobean1:
    Yes, my doctor gave me a Rx for Fabb Tablets. I take one 2x a day. Much easier!


    this except mine are called foltex they are oval pink pills and you are supposed to take 2mg of folic acid per mutation since i have a mutation in both i take 2 pills=4mg per day
    BFP #1 May 2000 ~ Darren was born Jan 13, 2001 ~ 6lbs 2oz 191/2" ~ 39 wks due to low fluid, otherwise perfect pregnancy
    July 2004 abnormal pap, colposcopy and LEEP procedure ~ paps every 3 months all normal for 1 year
    2006 all clear to start TTC
    HSG Nov 2007 ~ all normal except mild left tube blockage
    BFP #2 Dec 2007 EDD sept 3 ~ missed m/c ~ Feb 14 2008 ~ 9wk 2d D&C
    BFP #3 Apr 2008 EDD Dec 10 ~ ectopic ~ May 2008 ~ 5wk 2d ~ emergency lap surgery, lost left tube
    BFP #4 Jul 2008 EDD May 5 ~ missed m/c ~ Aug 2008 ~ 5wk 2d D&C - trisomy 16
    RPL panel Aug 2008 ~ diagnosed with compound hetero MTHFR
    BFP #5 Nov 2008 EDD Jul 31 ~ blighted Ovum ~ Dec 2008 ~ 4wk 3d ~ natural m/c at home for my birthday
    BFP #6 Feb 2009 EDD Oct 15 ~ 4wk 3d ~ chemical pregnancy ~ Mar 2008
    BFP #7 May 18 2009 ~ Gabriel Michael ~ Jan 19, 2010 ~ 7lbs 2oz 21"
    TTC again since Jan 2011
    BFP #8 Jun 2011 EDD Jan 20 ~ 5wk 6d ~ missed m/c ~ D&C
    July - Hysterscopy removed some polyps, all clear for IUI with clomid
    Aug-Oct - IUI - with Clomid all BFN
    Nov-Jan - IUI - with femara and trigger = BFN
    back to TTC naturally on our own hoping for another miracle.
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  • jen10282006jen10282006
    Yes, Dr. gave me a script.  I take 3 pills a day.  I doubt I could manage 12!
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  • Cow-girlCow-girl member
    I am on a OTC prenatal, a baby aspirin every day and Folgard (its a prescription) for B6, B12, and folic acid...    I take three pills every night..
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  • ginleighginleigh
    I take a prescription, I think it is called Foltx, which has all three in it...my hemotoligist told me to double up while pregnant.
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