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What Could Swelling Of Legs In Vitamin B12 Deficient Elders Suggest?
My 85 year old mother was diagnosed with severe B-12 deficiency, which has made her lose coordination, feeling in her legs. Her legs are very swollen, black and blue. Nothing seems to help, and condition continues to worsen. She is not diabetic, and has been tested for just about everything. Any ideas?
Mon, 3 Nov 2014
Hi,
It seems that this might be due to vitamin B12 deficiency and age related.
Give him B12 shots and B.complex, folic acid supplements.
Give him high nourishing protein diet.
Give him milk and dairy products.
Ok and take care.
It seems that this might be due to vitamin B12 deficiency and age related.
Give him B12 shots and B.complex, folic acid supplements.
Give him high nourishing protein diet.
Give him milk and dairy products.
Ok and take care.
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