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Do you know why your B12 was low and what the level was before starting the injections? And what is it now? B12 serum is the least effective way of measuring B12. B12 serum should be greater than 400 to be considered okay.
It's important to get the actual test results. Many doctor's do not consider a B12 problem unless it falls below the normal range. Studies have shown improving low normal B12 serum can have a positive effect the bone marrow as well as the nervous system. Get copies of all your labs and start keeping track of trends.
They should also check your vitamin D, copper, zinc and folate, homocysteine levels and MMA. You should not take any supplements 3 -4 days prior to testing.
Some people cannot convert the B vitamins to a usable form and need to take the bio-active form. This us usually due to genetic methylation issues.
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Marlene, wife to John DX w/SAA April 2002, Stable partial remission; Treated with High Dose Cytoxan, Johns Hopkins, June 2002. Final phlebotomy 11/2016. As of July 2021 HGB 12.0, WBC 4.70/ANC 3.85, Plts 110K.
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