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A member asked:

34yrmale.had b12 def 4 yrs ago&had severe digestion,fatigue.since then taking b12 injections every 3-6 months else old problems are back.am i addicted?

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Not addiction: Addiction to B12 is not a medical entity. You may continue taking B12 injections if it makes you feel better. However, it would be better to get tested to see if you have any deficiency of B12.

Answered 3/8/2019

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