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It's essential to undergo a comprehensive health evaluation to determine the appropriate regimen tailored to your specific requirements
In clinic settings, emergency measures (like epinephrine and antihistamines) should be readily available in the rare event of an allergic reaction
For example, if your body is incapable of absorbing and/or storing optimal amounts of B12, you may be recommended to have injections as frequently as every one or two weeks
In conditions such as Crohn's, celiac disease, or pernicious anemia, the gut cannot absorb B12 from food well
The most common reason someone would need to have their vitamin B12 levels checked is to evaluate for vitamin B12 deficiency, says Mike Ren, MD, assistant professor of family and community medicine at Baylor College of Medicine