I had some blood tests recently as I've been feeling very tired, painful headaches every day for nearly a month , my hair is falling out and I have similar symptoms to pregnancy/post partum although I am not pregnant. I just got a call from the receptionist saying I need to start taking folic acid. I asked if I was deficient or why they want me to take them. She said the doctor just said to start and if I wanted to ask the doctor why then I need to make an appointment. That's fine, I've done that, but it takes a month to see the doctor! So I'm wondering while I wait if anyone here has ever been told they need folic acid after a blood test and why. Thank you