Hi Doctor, I reviewed my recent blood reports and would appreciate your advice.
* Folate (B9): 3.5 ng/mL (low)
* Vitamin B12: 245 pg/mL (low-normal)
* Vitamin D: 31.4 ng/mL (sufficient)
* Magnesium: 2.21 mg/dL (normal)
* Homocysteine: 22.7 µmol/L (elevated)
* CRP: 29.93 mg/L and ESR: 25 mm/hr (elevated)
Could you advise whether I need folic acid and/or B12 supplements, any additional tests, and when to repeat them? I’m also experiencing persistent calf and lower-leg pain. Could these results contribute to the pain, or do I need further investigations? My recent dental treatment may be relevant to the elevated CRP.
Thank you.
I’m 20 years old and weigh only 36 kg. Is this healthy?
I eat like a normal 20-year-old, but no matter what I eat, my weight just doesn’t seem to increase. I’ve been struggling to gain weight, and I’m starting to wonder if something is wrong.
All reports are nrml.
I was 50 kg when I was in school.But from some years my weight has gone down.I am 44 kg now.My BMI is underweight.How to gain weight.
My blood reports had vitamin D3 of 9.8. Post that I took 60,000IU once a week for 4 weeks.
Post 1 week, can I start supplementing 5000 IU of vitamin D3 and k2 daily for 3 months?
Please suggest, if it is okay or I should minimise the dosage?
I am at a sitting job, I don't get enough time to have sunlight as well.
Hello Doctor, I would like to consult you about my daytime tiredness and sleepiness.
I often feel tired and sleepy during the day, even when I get enough sleep at night, and sometimes I feel low on energy.
I work out regularly in the evening for at least 1.5 hours. I am currently not taking any medicines.
About 3 months ago, I suffered from anxiety and also experienced panic attacks. I would like to understand whether my current daytime tiredness and sleepiness could be related to stress, anxiety, my diet, exercise routine, or any nutritional/vitamin/mineral deficiencies.
Could you please advise me on whether I may have any nutritional deficiencies and what dietary or lifestyle changes you would recommend?
Thank you,
Doctor.
