Waynesboro, VA
A 58-year-old female asked:
have trigeminal neuralgia, dr recommend blood test for b12 level is this necessary?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Sunil Hari answered
Pain Management 13 years experience
Yes: Low B12 levels can absolutely make neuralgias worse; if corrected, they can improve neuralgias. It is a "rule-out" test, to try and determine the etiology of your trigeminal neuralgia.
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