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I am feeling depression, unfocused, fogyy brain, feeling tingling sensation back of right shoulder often, also anxiety, then I went for a vitamin b12 test where b12 is 179 pg/ml,where Normal range in report writeen 156-663, should I go for b12 medicine, i appointed one doctor he told don't require
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Your vit b12 level is in low normal range. You can consider to start vit B12 supplements. Underlying cause also need to be addressed. Please connect with us personally for complete evaluation of your issue
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Since you lab reports were normal you donât have to start B12 immediately, you have to rule out if this is related to work related problem I donât know about your work load , online or physical consultation is better
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Not needed. Please share details of your symptoms, then I can help you.
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Since you are experiencing neurological symptoms (tingling) and your level is below 200 pg/mL I would recommend oral supplementation regardless of lab range.
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Only b12 will not solve your problem. Please consult.
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take supplements
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Sumit Verma
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4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Not required vitamin B 12
More more discussion you can contact me directly on practo
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Dr. Minal C. Patle
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4 yrs exp
Nagpur
Only B12 is not gonna help . Need to know the detailed history . Also regarding the tingling sensation at the back of shoulder may not be because of b12 problem . Kindly consult for a detailed consultation.
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Dr. Dinesh Mehta
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3 yrs exp
Jaipur
Yes,not required because its in normal range.for other symptoms like depression, anxiety you need to do daily yoga and stress free excercise. Better if you go for counseling session with psychologist. Because after covid infection this problem is seen in many patients .
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