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I have pernicious anemia. my doctor will only give me one b12 injection per month even though i still have symptoms. is it safe to self inject b12?

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Dr. Juan Cucalon
Specializes in Anesthesiology
Anemia: It take couple of months to restore your Vit 12 levels. The prescribed treatment is the recommended one. You should not self medicate
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