Overmethylation

So upon my discovery of my MTHFR mutations, I ordered a methyl folate supplement and continued to take my methyl b12 supplement as I had been taking the last few weeks.

The methyl folate still has not arrived. But, I just noticed that my methyl b12 is making me sick. This is the second time I have had a horrendous headache after taking it. At first, I didn't suspect it was the b12 because I have been taking it since the first part of Feb with no issues. I also noticed that the last few times I have gone to the sauna I have had a very hard time getting a good sweat even with high temperatures. Previously, this was not an issue. Wondering if I am too toxic with too much circulating to be able to get it out?

Then I ran across this article:
http://mthfr.net/methylfolate-side-effects/2012/03/01/

This helps explain that I have over-methylated and that it is not uncommon to initially feel good, and then bad. I need to stop and then work my way up slowly. I think finding the right amount for each individual can be tough. In the meantime, I took a niacin capsule and the headache is subsiding, but not gone.

My question is this....Are the adverse effects simply just because it is too much circulating in my blood, or, is it because the body is finally receiving bioavailable form of the folate it needs for methylation causing all the stored toxins and unavailable forms to be pulled out and processed?

Any thoughts are appreciated!

Lymie mom, I also had a reaction from it and had to stop and start over, it was with the methylfolate though, it felt fine for about 2 weeks then it hit me. I skipped days and pulled capsules apart and only took half every other day till I was accustomed to it.

SLML - Thanks for your responses! After my little discovery with the B12 reaction, I think it is a blessing that the methyl folate is not here yet! I would have taken it only compounding the issue.

I didn't mean that the methyl B12 would turn into methyl folate. I'm sorry, I was rambling and not very clear...I had read somewhere that due to the mutations and build-up of synthetic form of folate and B12 in the body (along with other toxins-lyme die-off, heavy metals, chemicals), that these become free from the tissues, organs, etc once we start providing our bodies with the available forms of b12 and folate. That "release" of all that "trash" is what can make us feel sick, not just the presence of the excess methyl. Does that make sense? I don't know if that is just speculation or if anyone had any proof. It would kind of explain the reasoning for having to start slow and work your way up to a recommended amount I guess.

Revive- How long did you stop the methyl folate before you began to add it back in slowly?

I am thinking maybe I should try the hydroxy b12. I definitely do not want to add more fuel to the fire especially since I plan to begin adding the methyl folate as well.

Awesome, thank you GH! Should I wait to do half a tablet? A week?