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First 3-monthly injecton of B12 not effective.

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In the UK was diagnosed with B12 deficiency in October (level 207), had 6 injections over 2 weeks that helped eliminate the symptoms but 10 weeks later had a return of aching bones and twitching muscles, tested B12 at 500+ then 3 monthly injection 7 days ago which has had no effect in reducing the returned symptoms. What should I be pushing for with my UK GP?

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fbirder

Are you sure those symptoms are caused by a B12 deficiency? Aching bones and twitching muscles are not normal symptoms. Do none of the other symptoms return?

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olicana1949 in reply to fbirder

The other symptoms were fingers & toes tingling with numbness, they went away with the original 6 shots B12 and have never returned. Original shots appeared to take away the bne aches and muscle twitch but the single 3 month booster had no effect.

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Curlygal in reply to fbirder

I had aching bones (or perhaps muscles, all I know is my legs were agony). It was my main symptom apart from fatigue.

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CBD123

I’ve also had aching bones/muscles and twitches all over. Used to get tingling fingers in the morning but that symptom seems to have disappeared!!

I’ve came across quite a few people on this forum with same sort of symptoms for B12 deficiency.

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olicana1949 in reply to CBD123

Sounds like my symptoms, what got rid of them permanently for you

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CBD123 in reply to olicana1949

I still have them unfortunately, doctor wouldn’t give me injections even with neurological symptoms. Got an app with neurologist on wed so I’ll see what they say.

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olicana1949 in reply to CBD123

Let me know if you can, how you get on .

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CBD123 in reply to olicana1949

Will do.

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olicana1949 in reply to CBD123

Im following behind you, Dr wont give me extra B12 beyond 1 every 3 months and is setting up a neurologist appointment. How did yours go>

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CBD123 in reply to olicana1949

I got the wrong Wednesday 🙈 it’s this Wednesday coming. Thank god I checked my appointment letter day before. I’m thinking if I don’t get anywhere with neurologist I’ll start SI.

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