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I'm getting vitamin b12 injections.i have a vitamin b12 deficiency.doctor said its not a serious condition but i need my injections.is it true.scared?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

No big deal: A chronic illness that is easily treatable and with proper management will have no impact on quantity or quality of life

Answered 12/20/2014

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