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My b12 level is 281. Do i need a supplement. If need pls suggest how much mg and how to take. I have symptoms like tingling in feet and hairfall.
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You just have borderline low b12. Just take tab neurokine one morning and one evening for 4 weeks.
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More than supplements proper medicine needed .
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Hi, your B12 level is on the lower side.
Supplementation is reasonable with your symptoms.
Feel free to consult for further guidance.👍
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A Vitamin B12 level of 281 is borderline.
Since you are experiencing tingling in the feet, it may be related to B12 deficiency.
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Feel free to consult to discuss further treatment plan.
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Please share the laboratory reference range and consider checking CBC, serum ferritin, Vitamin D, and thyroid profile if not done recently.
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Kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case
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What was the range given in your lab ?
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You are now Borderline low range
Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12)
1500 mcg daily (oral) for 6–8 weeks
Alternatively, if symptoms are significant:
Injection Methylcobalamin 1000 mcg weekly × 4 weeks, then monthly
You can combine with:
Folic acid + B-complex for better response
Next Steps:
Repeat B12 levels after 8–12 weeks
Check for associated deficiencies:
Hemoglobin, Iron profile, Vitamin D
If symptoms persist → evaluate for absorption issues
Do consult for further evaluation
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Neurological symptoms (tingling) indicate functional deficiency even at borderline levels
Hair fall may be multifactorial, so don’t rely on B12 alone
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Include B12-rich foods (eggs, dairy, meat) if non-vegetarian
If vegetarian → supplementation is usually required long term
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