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A member asked:
Is peripheral neuropathy from a b12 deficiency curable? (onset: 2 weeks ago resulted in total foot drop)
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Can be: Depending on the severity of your neuropathy and the duration, with treatment and time, and some physical therapy, function and sensation can be recovered in some patients. Good luck to you.
Answered 1/1/2023
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