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Vitamin B12 Deficiency
My wife is having vitamin b12 deficiency her b12 level was 92 after consulting with a family doctor we started her treatment by giving her injections for that (nurokind gold). Till date 5 doses has been completed (Doctor has suggested for 12 doses) but she is still having body ache, pain in her heels, in the morning especially. I don't know what is happening and to whom we should consult now. Please help. (Note: we are vegetarian)
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It takes time for absorption by the body to correct deficiencies, so you can wait
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Ms. Itu Chhabra
Dietitian/Nutritionist
13 yrs exp
Noida
A booster dose is required in form of B12 shit as the levels are too low which can be post maintained by diet....
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Ms. Harshita
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14 yrs exp
Delhi
Kindly consult with me directly through practo for detailed discussion.
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Ms. Syeda Rumana
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi, kindly msg me directly as i wish to have a direct talk with her and understand what could be the possible problems.regards.
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Ms. Kapila
Dietitian/Nutritionist
13 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Hi,
Doses take time to get adjusted in the body. So you have to be patient for that. Take
B 12 rich diets as eggs, low fat dairy, green veggies & fermented foods. Keep the water intake high & have a balanced meals including all nutrients.
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
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16 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Gud morning pls consult physician.
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Kindly check her level of uric acid and urea also.
And with that test her vitamin b-12 level in blood
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