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Complete list of symptoms of a vitamin b12 deficiency
A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lori Semelanswered
Pediatrics 36 years experience
Not Always: The progression of neurologic complications is generally gradual. They are not always reversible with treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency, especially ... Read More
3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 33 years experience
B12 deficiency: Mental confusion, headaches, impulsivity, paranoia, pins & needles in extremeties, balance problems.
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Djamchid Lotfianswered
Neurology 59 years experience
Correct diagnosis?: B12 deficiency can cause spinal cord (subacute combined degeneration) or peripheral nerve problems , but usually is treatable with B12 injections.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Derrick Lonsdaleanswered
Preventive Medicine 74 years experience
As a matter of fact yes: I cannot go into the complex details, but I had two young patient's years ago, both of whom had elevated blood levels of vitamin B12. But both of the... Read More
3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lynne Weixelanswered
Clinical Psychology 37 years experience
Not at all likely: Almost no chance of a direct link, but... We do know that: 1) the b vitamins are important to nervous system functioning. 2) B12 can make a noticeabl... Read More
5.1k viewsReviewed Jun 21, 2020
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 49 years experience
Not similar!: These diseases can coexist, but their symptoms are not similar!
5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kenneth Smithanswered
Internal Medicine 33 years experience
B12: Blood work should be low with elevated methylmelonic acid level.
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Required by nerves: This co-factor is needed by the nerves to stay healthy. Each nerve cell has a self repair system that relies on a variety of nutrients in our diet to ... Read More
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Quang Nguyenanswered
Specializes in Endocrinology
Yes: They have overlapping symptoms. Best to do now is to replace the b12 which is easily done. Once level is normal, you can take b12 def off the table an... Read More
3.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Eric Chevlenanswered
Internal Medicine - Oncology 48 years experience
Days: Most patients I've treated for true B12 deficiency felt dramatically better within days, even before anemia was completely corrected.
3.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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