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I'm pre menopause+b12 deficiency.getting injections.i feel lightheaded.pins and needles in my fingertips and face goes numb skin feels tight.doc knows?

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B12 related: b12 deficiency can cause peripheral neuropathy and common symptom of this is tingling or numbness especially in fingers and toes Also b12 low can cause anemia which can cause fatigue or lightheaded If b12 injections don't resolve symptoms other evaluation may be needed

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