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My vitamin b12 level is 148. is it possible for this to be the cause of my dizziness? heamaglobin is 141 and ferritin is 26.

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

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Yes: Dizziness is a common symptom of B12 deficiency.That's a very low level- get treated immediately! see http://articles.Mercola.Com/sites/articles/archive/2009/05/19/warning-potentially-life-threatening-vitamin-deficiency-affects-25-percent-of-adults.Aspx & http://chriskresser.Com/b12-deficiency-a-silent-epidemic-with-serious-consequences & http://www.Drweil.Com/drw/u/art02810/facts-about-vitamin-b.

Answered 6/29/2018

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A member asked:

My vitamin b12 level is 148. is it possible for this to be the cause of my dizziness? heamaglobin is 141 and ferritin is 26.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Randy Baker answered

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