Folate deficiency

Hi

I was diagnosed with systemic scleroderma the limited type 18 months ago. Everything has been fine i take adalat 3 times a day for severe raynauds have mild fibrosis of my lungs but am told nothing to worry about. I recently had a routine blood test and now have to take 5mg folic acid daily due to a folate deficiency. Can anyone tell me if this is connected to scleroderma as i know very little about this disease.

Not sure but I have autoimmune problems and was also found to have a folate deficiency and now take 5mg daily (except for methotrexate day).