Vitamin B12 deficiency

2022-01-30 13:12:47
My husband is having tiredness, weakness,low energy, slight headache and dizziness..he checked for vitamin B12..it is 187.. haemoglobin is 15.2..RBC count normal..doctor suggested to take 16 b12  injection( 2 inj a week) and also gave tablets..till now it's been 1 week and he has taken 3 injections..but his symptoms are not improving..is vitamin b12 deficiency reversible..how much time it will take for the symptoms to completely disappear?? kindly clarify
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Answered2022-01-31 06:12:06

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It is definitely reversible. However it is also important that we make sure there is no other issue going on due to which he has his persistent symptoms.
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Take a consultation with all available blood reports

Answered2022-01-30 13:40:52

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Follow up consultation with your treating doctor is advisable
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Consultation is advisable

Answered2022-01-30 13:33:07

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Answered2022-01-30 13:24:08

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May be Fibromyalgia. Only B12 deficiency may not the issue.
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Consult to spine and pain specialist

Answered2022-01-30 13:47:17

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