Primary Care Guidelines for B12 and Folate Testing Indications for B12 and Folate Testing No need to check B12 levels in patient on parenteral B12 treatment (they will always be high) There is no indication to check GPA or INF purely because of family history of autoimmune disease or hypothyroidism Care should be taken when prescribing folic acid alone If folic acid is given to a patient who is actually b12 deficient, this may precipitate irreversible neurological complications References 1
Legs and muscles feel stronger: For those dealing with b12 injections for weakness in legs, restored B12 can mean feeling steadier and more physically capable again
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Those therapeutic purposes include the facilitation for quicker healing of musculoskeletal injuries such as tendonitis, plantar faciitis, sesamoiditis, and bone fractures
Malabsorption : Some people may have difficulty absorbing vitamin B12 from the diet due to certain medical conditions or the use of certain medications, such as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or H2 blockers, which reduce stomach acid production