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My Vitamin B12 Count Keeps Going To A Low Normal
Question: My vitamin b12 count keeps going to a low normal and has for years. It is now at 423 on a scale of 200 to 1100. A few months ago it was at 568 and I felt pretty good. Right now I have weak and dizzy spells and am exhausted most days. Last time this happened it got down to 350 before I was on b12.
Question is how many mcg's of b12 should I take daily to get my level back up. My PCP says the level is fine but I know it isn't. I have a history of this.
Question is how many mcg's of b12 should I take daily to get my level back up. My PCP says the level is fine but I know it isn't. I have a history of this.
Brief Answer:
500-1000 mcg
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ma’am, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but you need to take 500-1000 mcg of vitamin b12 daily until your levels improve and then continue on 100 mcg daily.. I hope you find this helpful..
500-1000 mcg
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ma’am, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but you need to take 500-1000 mcg of vitamin b12 daily until your levels improve and then continue on 100 mcg daily.. I hope you find this helpful..
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Dr. Raju A.T
I have been going to a nutritionist as well. The nutritionist is concerned about the level as well. My blood sugar gets low when this happens. So I am in need to advice.
sorry for the additional information. I had seen the response yet. Thank you for the information. I will start on the b12 immediately.
Brief Answer:
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ma’am, you are welcome.. please make sure you continue on vitamin b12 supplements as at your age , the absorption of vitamin b12 present in your diet is very minimal. I hope you find this helpful
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ma’am, you are welcome.. please make sure you continue on vitamin b12 supplements as at your age , the absorption of vitamin b12 present in your diet is very minimal. I hope you find this helpful
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Dr. Yogesh D
Would it be a good idea to get a b12 shot. We have a walk in clinic here that offers them for $10. This is my last question concerning this for now.
Brief Answer:
It is possible
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ma’am, hello again.. The vitamin b12 shot has a faster effect but is a painful shot. So, if you have a good tolerance to pain then you can take one shot weekly for four weeks then go back to the 100 mcg pills.. I hope you find this helpful..
It is possible
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ma’am, hello again.. The vitamin b12 shot has a faster effect but is a painful shot. So, if you have a good tolerance to pain then you can take one shot weekly for four weeks then go back to the 100 mcg pills.. I hope you find this helpful..
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Dr. Dr. Prasad
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