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I have low b12 since a year taking tablets didn't help me. For taking b12 injections is doctor prescription is needed?

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On taking oral medication if b12 levels doesn't improve probably their is malabsorption of b12 which requires evaluation. Yes prescription is required for injections , plz consult for the same. ...  Read More

I need B12 INJECTIONS for few days at my home. Does anyone in lucknow provide this service at home ?

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I wanted to know if I can take B12 injections on my own. The attached is which I need to take on alternate days for 5 inj

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First of all madam you need to know what are your current levels of Vitamin B12 Depending on that we decide how many we need to take Also usually we recommend it to be taken once a week and by a regis ...  Read More

My b12 is 135 . Can I avoid to take b12 injections. And continue with b12 tablets. As I don't want to go outside due to pandemic.

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Yes ...  Read More

Doctor prescribed me B12 shots/ for 5 weeks. I completed this course but i read on a website that suddenly stoping injection can cause low b12 Should I keep taking injection? Or should I take multivitamin?

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Follow ur docs advice.. ...  Read More

Can vitamin b12 injections be taken during periods/menstruation?

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Yes you can take it during menstruation ...  Read More

Im taking b12 injection in alternate days during this b12 injection course can i consult Homeopathy doctor ?

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I n homeopathy good medicine for B 12 deficeancy ...  Read More

I got 6 B12 injections in February last year and 7 more in November, but my B-12 level is still a bit low. So, I am thinking about taking 7-8 more now. I am not too comfortable with oral medicines as I vomit them out at times and even forget taking them. That's why I prefer injections. Please suggest if I should go ahead.

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Better consult Dr like me or expert. dplcare.in ...  Read More

Hi, I have been prescribed to take B12 injections. I have already taken two in my buttocks as it was prescribed and they are just too painful. So, can I take the remaining four on my hand or should I continue with buttocks and if I should continue with buttocks, please give me some tips to be followed while taking them to reduce pain

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Buttocks is the least painful part. It can be given on upper arm but that won'tbe any less painful. If not more. ...  Read More

Can I have B12 and D 3 injection at one time? Doctor suggest for b12 and d3 for 1month each per week

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HELLO, B12 MUST BE TESTED BEFORE GIVEN. AST IS MUST. YOU CAN. O.K BYE. ...  Read More

My Vitamin B12 is 1004.. anything to worry about.. and I don't use any injections or supplements.. anything serious.. what should be done

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, how many b12 injection doses required and what is the frequency of dose if b12 reading is 120

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A Vitamin B12 level of 120 pg/mL is considered low, and supplementation is required. However, the exact number of injections and frequency is decided by a physician, as it depends on the cause of defi ...  Read More

At what time we have to take vitamin b12 tablet... Either tablet or injection, which one is best... duration of course?

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Meconerv once a day for 30 days ...  Read More

Vitamin b12 gives numbness like needle pin in hands and legs is this anything to worry because I m on injection of b12?how much time it wil take to cover injection of b12

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Injection B12 is mostly given to recover the rapidly decreasing hemoglobin. Ideally 4-6 doses are enough to recover. Feel free to consult further, to opt for better management of the condition ...  Read More

Hello, I was having vitamin b12 178 and vitamin d3 26. I have taken 5 injectuon of vitamin b12 weekly once and d3 injection in 2 in 10 days of gap. Last vitamin d3 injection is 9th August and Last injection of B12 is on 21 Augsut However I am feeling both hand pain and general weakness and nausea from last 1 week. please suggest is it due to inje

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These are the basic side effects of taking vitamin injections. You can take medicine if it’s bothering your daily activities. Consult if you need to know about which medication to take. ...  Read More

Hi doctor, is it possible to see a side effect of an injection after 2weeks. I have done vitamin b12 and vitamin d shot After 2 weeks I started seeing a bump like rash which got bigger on both arm ( shoulder)

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

My Vitamin b12 was low hence took b12 injection "b12 PFS 1500" for 3 weeks. Today when I checked b12 it is showing 1319. Hence what to do lower my b12 level. I am very much tensed on it. Please help me on this.

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I have to take 5 shots of b12 and d3 for 8 weeks. After 1 d3 and 2 shots of b12 i am feelings that both the injection sites have developed a hard lump painful only when touched. Is it common..?? After a b12 shot i am taking b12 on alternate days

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No, need to check the injection sites for any indurations ...  Read More

My vitamin b12 level is 267. But doctor Is suggesting b12 injection for me for 4 weeks.should i take oral medicine or injection

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Yes u can take oral medicine ...  Read More

My b12 is 230pg/ml and vitamin d is 20 Should i take b12 injections or not . What treatment is good for vitamin d injection or oral tablet I am fine with injections

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Take tablets . Injections not needed ...  Read More

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Dr gave me vitcofol 2ml injection 5 doses in alternate days .I took 4 but couldnot take the fifth one .Its already 4 days after my last dose .Can I take the last dose now .My vitamin level is 154

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Yes. You can take it even now ...  Read More

Respected Doctors, I consulted a physician for B12 deficiency. My B12 is 148. Doctor suggested 5 Nervijen injections on alternate day. And some tablets after that. One other physician had prescribed a multivitamin for 1 month. I am confused with these 2 different suggestions. My query is do I need injections?  Or tablet is sufficient? Can you

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Inj bhi hai Or tab mecobalamine1500mcg(neurokind Od) One at night for two months. Which is convenient u can go for that. Add salad, fruits must be continued. ...  Read More

What other health benefits does alfalfa offer?

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Acnovate Benefits and Results

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I am deficient in B12. B12 was 136 in the last month and started vitcofol injections. took 7inj so far. but leg pain is still there. how much time it will take to recover from B12 defeciency?

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My mom is pre diabetic and she has taken 5 injections of b12 in February due to issue with absorption. My question is how to maintain this ? 1 injection a month would work ?

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Yes....you can take once a month for 1 year . Once a year for life long. . ...  Read More

Hii I have b12 deficiency so I am taking injections for that, my question is can I go for CBC blood test because today I took b12 injection...Will it impact on my reports ?? I have got thromobocytosis in my yesterday peripheral smear test report ..so wanted to check platelets count number please please answer this

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Yes can go for that...there won't be any impact on that ...  Read More

My mother has been taking Vitamin B12 injections every day for one week daily and now once every week. She is experiencing severe muscle cramps and heart pain.. How to reverse the side effects of Vitamin B12 injections.. ? She is not diabetic nor has cholesterol.. She is not allergic to any medication. Her hemoglobin level is 12.

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Hydration helps ...  Read More

I have done my blood test and my b12 test and it's 925 is this normal ?? Or I have have other problems because of this high b12 count

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It is normal, ...  Read More

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