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Copper deficiency and b12

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Has anyone been tested for copper deficiency? I've just read about how copper deficiency can cause symptoms similar to b12 deficiency. I suppose it's rarely checked and hence often missed.

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Yes, copper was one of the things I was tested for by by London neurologist - it was normal. Apparently it's quite rare.

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