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Does anyone take b12 who have ataxia & stiff persons syndrome

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PeteW

Yes

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mikeblount

Yes twice per month.

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collon

I am taking b12 now. just wait and see its effect.

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ConfusedAtaxian

I was told I needed B12 injections for life the year before getting Ataxia. A year later (Ataxia symptoms starting), I was told by another doctor to stop having B12 as the reading was so high, the system couldn’t monitor it. Don’t know what it’s like now, no-one’s bothered. Shall get it checked in the New Year. B12? Kind of leaves a sour taste........

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cocoa in reply to ConfusedAtaxian

I have B12 injections privately and find that they help with my symptoms.

How often do you have injections? Perhaps you are not having enough.

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ConfusedAtaxian in reply to cocoa

I don’t as I was overdosed. They were every 3 months before Ataxia. They didn’t make me feel different maybe more tired. Glad I don't have them now.

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vinoddayalji

Have cerebral ataxia and take B12 supplement but can't see any improvement in my condition. Have been taking these for about a year

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auntiesally

Was diagnosed with b12 deficiency , have still legs, now diagnosed with sca2, b12 doesnt make any difference ( dont think so?) I have b12 injections every 12 weeks, whats the point?

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