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    Tests to request?

    So maybe just the homocysteine test is needed. If I have high homocysteine, I'll need to be put on blood thinners. They also may try to prescribe me Metanx too, but if I'm sensitive to methyl donors (and it seems I am SNP-wise and experience wise), I may need to go another route with folate...
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    Tests to request?

    Hello all, I have been going through IVF for the last year and recently found out I was compound heterozygous MTHFR. So, I called my RE (reproductive endocrinologist) and she said that it's only a concern if my homocysteine levels are high and that I should just take 1mg "folic acid" for the...
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    Advice for mercury chelation protocol?

    Thanks giantme. That is the kind of start I am looking for. (Telling me to be proactive and Google is kind of condescending. I'm sorry, but part of my research is getting feedback from real people who have been through this stuff. Maybe this forum is not where I should be if I'm just going to...
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    Advice for mercury chelation protocol?

    No, I wasn't aware there were different types of mercury chelation.
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    Please Comment on my Methylation Profile

    Thanks Sherpa! I'll check it out.
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    Please Comment on my Methylation Profile

    Wow, you have the same homozygous mutations I have, except I also have MTRR A66G. I just ordered some hydroxyB12 because after adding methylB12, I have been having the worst mood swings and anxiety today. I'm also going to try folinic acid instead of methylfolate to see if that cuts down on...
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    Advice for mercury chelation protocol?

    Hello all, I'm a new user with my own methylation issues I'm trying to sort out (haha), but I'm writing this on behalf of my father who just had all his dental fillings removed and need to start some kind of chelation protocol. Is there any recommendations out there or resources we can start...