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B12 deficiency

by stc1993, Dec 20, 2004 12:00AM
My GI doctors office just called they got this months blood work tests back & my B12 is too low. I have to go to the dr. Wendsday afternoon what do they usually do for this? What does it do to you when the B12 is too low?



Thanks



Monte
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by TnHepGuy_, Dec 20, 2004 12:00AM
To: stc1993
The two ways I've seen B12 deficiency remedied are by daily sublingual pills or via injection. The intra-muscular injections are long-lasting (up to three months per shot).





Here's a link with some general information on B12 deficiency:



Vitamin B12 and Folate Deficiency





TnHepGuy

by shebee, Dec 20, 2004 12:00AM
To: new way...
ah....there is a new way to do B12...by script, of course...

Put it up your nose!  LOL!! Really!  ...who need another injection?????



It is new so ask your doc....I will think of the name....

your,

Shebee
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