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Vitamin b12 went from 120 to 113. i have to have b12 injections. 1inj 3 times per week for 2 weeks then 1inj every 3 months. is this permanent or not?

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Dr. Tarik Hadid answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology

Need more : It seems that you are not getting enough vitamin B12 supplementation; otherwise you would see an improvement. You can also follow the MCV which should be decreasing toward the normal range...

Answered 6/24/2014

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A member asked:

Vitamin b12 went from 120 to 113. i have to have b12 injections. 1inj 3 times per week for 2 weeks then 1inj every 3 months. is this permanent or not?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tarik Hadid answered

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