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Can marijuana worsen symptoms of nerve damage from b12 deficiency if so can it be reversed so i can smoke again? don't tell me its bad for me etc..

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Don't know of...: Any data on effects of weed on neuro effects of B12 deficiency. Neuro effects of B12 deficiency often (not always) reversible (at least somewhat, if not totally), with appropriate rx.

Answered 3/28/2020

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A member asked:

Can marijuana worsen symptoms of nerve damage from b12 deficiency if so can it be reversed so i can smoke again? don't tell me its bad for me etc..

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

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