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Had b12 def 8 mnths ago.now on mnthly shots.but in 15days start feelin weak.legs tingle.how long before i recover. serumb12 is arnd1000 since 3mnths?
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B12 deficiency: A serum level of over 1000 of b12 is normal and excludes b12 deficiency as a cause of your problems. Other vitamin deficiencs, speicfically folate, (folic acid) can mimic b12 deficiency and should also be excluded.
Answered 8/3/2014
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