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I started b12 injections because my blood work showed it was low. i tried the vitamins but the doctor said my body was not absorbing it. i am starting to have aches and pains in my joints and muscles can this be a side effect from the b12. it can get pre

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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Complicated: Complicated symptoms like these are best discussed with your doctor who will listen to you, give you an examination, and probably do some testing to see what's wrong.

Dr Singh and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/8/2019

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Agree with Dr. S: Your symptoms are unlikely due to B12 injections.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 9/11/2019

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A member asked:

I started b12 injections because my blood work showed it was low. i tried the vitamins but the doctor said my body was not absorbing it. i am starting to have aches and pains in my joints and muscles can this be a side effect from the b12. it can get pre

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Sparacino answered

Dr Singh and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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