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Vitamin B12 deficiency
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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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
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Follow up consultation with your treating doctor is advisable
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Consultation is advisable
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Dr. Samir Basak
Spine And Pain Specialist
9 yrs exp
Kolkata
May be Fibromyalgia. Only B12 deficiency may not the issue.
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