I had two major artery blockages 5 years ago. Subsequent medical tests following angioplasty and stent placement revealed a hign Homocysteine level. Based on a family history of heart problems, my Doctors consider my case to be genetic. Folbic (2 per day) along with other blood pressure, anti-clotting and chlorlestoral medications were prescribed. I continue to take all of these medications and ha...
tree | 45-54 | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
3/21/2009
Condition: Increased amount of Homocysteine in the Blood
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/7/2009
Condition: Increased amount of Homocysteine in the Blood
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I've used Folbic for 3 years for high homosystine levels. It has vastly improved my condition. It is no longer formulary with my insurance. Too Bad!
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ellie | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/16/2008
Condition: Other
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i really think that this is working for me and my blood disorder
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mkollaja | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/13/2008
Condition: Increased amount of Homocysteine in the Blood
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My doctor ordered DNA testing when I was in the hospital a second time in many years with pulmonary emboli with no reason determined. The report showed mutants associated with hyperhomocysteinemia and vascular disease. Therefore my doctor has prescribed Folbic oral for me.
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