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A member asked:

Does taking vitamin b12 capsules help in regenerating nerves? i severely damaged my nerves at l5/s1, did disectomy, laminectomy but no improvement seen.

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: Vitamins in the b-complex are important for normal nerve function, but regeneration will not occur. Best of luck.

Dr Heller and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/2/2013

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Only if you had a : A vitamin deficiency existed and the nerve function change was a result of the deficiency only.

Dr Weston agreed

Answered 12/27/2012

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