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Is it anemia if i have high b12 but my body can't use it ?(blood test done)

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Needs bone marrow: high B12 level can be a sign of bone marrow disease such as MDS which causes anemia and can be treated well

Answered 2/24/2015

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A member asked:

Is it anemia if i have high b12 but my body can't use it ?(blood test done)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stan Nabrinsky answered

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