A 41-year-old female asked:
get numbness in hands/feet @ time of b12 shot. when diagnosed was in mid 100's. anything i can do for numbness?
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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered
52 years experience Neurology
Pernicious anemia: Sounds like you possess a significant b-12 problem, and you may require several injections over many months prior to restoration of normal b vitamin function in your body. Be patient, as your treatment will eventually eliminate the numbness.
Answered on Nov 28, 2017
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