If your blood test has already confirmed low B12, we can start treatment right away
This is especially relevant if you: follow a restrictive diet, like a vegan diet are over the age of 60 are pregnant or nursing have a medical condition that can deplete B12 levels take a B12-depleting medication, like metformin or proton pump inhibitors In addition to learning about your symptoms and giving you a physical exam, a healthcare professional can rule out a B12 deficiency by ordering various blood tests( If youre diagnosed with too low B12 levels, your healthcare professional will recommend the most appropriate treatment
Afterward, 100 mcg must be injected continuously throughout your life for the best results
Patient safety advice includes educating individuals about the importance of adherence to lifelong treatment when malabsorption is present
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my b12 was still low and i was told to double the dosage, which i did not do and i waited another 12 months before going to a different dr