For individuals experiencing fatigue or lethargy, B12 injections can provide a much-needed energy boost, making it easier to engage in physical activityan essential component of any successful weight loss plan
Their ALS progressed slower and they survived for much longer than untreated patients
We order vitamin B12 and folate testing when a person with Down syndrome we are evaluating has symptoms described above, has a lab abnormality for which follow up testing of vitamin B12 and/or folate is indicated, or the person has a condition in which deficiency is common (e.g., celiac disease)
If deficiency drove weight loss, expect restoration
For patients with severe symptoms, treatment starts with 1000 mcg injected intramuscularly once daily for 7 days, then the frequency can vary to 1-3 times weekly for 4-8 weeks
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