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I had 5 injections 1 a week for vitamin b12 deficiency.now i wait till april 8th. how long before the symptoms get better.im also pre menopause.

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Oncology

Days: Most patients I've treated for true B12 deficiency felt dramatically better within days, even before anemia was completely corrected.

Dr Fisher agreed

Answered 6/26/2016

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