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I've had symptoms of vitamin b12 deficiency for years, does it mean that ill have permanent nerve damage?
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Correct diagnosis?: B12 deficiency can cause spinal cord (subacute combined degeneration) or peripheral nerve problems , but usually is treatable with B12 injections.
Answered 9/1/2020
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