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For more tips from our Medical co-author, including how to safely dispose of your needle after injecting B12, read on
For active B12 deficiency, most clinicians recommend weekly or biweekly shots for the first 4 to 6 weeks, then a maintenance shot every 1 to 3 months
If you are feeling fatigued this spring, B12 deficiency is one possible explanation worth investigating but so are thyroid dysfunction, iron deficiency, sleep disorders, and numerous other conditions
Stabler 24 Patients with severe abnormalities should receive injections of 1000 g at least several times per week for 1 to 2 weeks, then weekly until clear improvement is shown, followed by monthly injections
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