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I've been taking vitamin b12 for drop foot. after i take it i get some mobility back in my foot but it goes away until i take more, any ideas?
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Check your level. : Check your vitamin b-12 level. If it is low despite aggressive supplementation then you need a work up and possible injection therapy.
Answered 8/22/2013
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