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My mother is 86 and diagnosed b12 deficient. her b12 was @ 150 level and now 550. she had brain fog & falling . what is the recovery period ?
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Uncertain: Her "brain fog and falling" may be caused by something else than vitamin B12 deficiency. She needs to be seen by a doctor again.
Answered 10/23/2017
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