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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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Dr. Charles Rocamboli answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

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.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 8/22/2013

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Rocamboli answered

Dr Ali agreed

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