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2021-05-06 09:52:27
I am under medication of b12 supplement past 2 months. Earlier I had only issue of digestive problems, but now I feel weakness in legs after Walking just 10 min ,sometimes anxiety, Little fatigue too. I want to know is this is because of b12 deficiency.
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Are you taking oral b12? If still not improving, it might be an absorption problem which seems like since you’re having gastric symptoms too. Look up pernicious anemia.
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Try IM or SQ b12 shots, get more tests

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Yes mostly the symptoms you have mentioned are a result of b12 deficiency Would like to know more for proper evaluation and treatment

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