If you’re enrolled in Medicare, these shots will be covered by Part B if you have them at a doctor’s office or a clinic or Part A if you get them while hospitalized. If you have vitamin B12 deficiency ...

Most people know the feeling of getting a shot and having your arm feel sore for several days afterward. Some might even expect it as a side effect. The soreness happens when medications are injected ...

B12 shots work fast but don’t last long. Most leaves your body within a day, though some is stored in the liver. Regular injections may be necessary to maintain steady levels, especially if you have ...

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The recommended intake of vitamin B12 for people older than 14 is 2.4 micrograms a day. People who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet may need vitamin B12 supplements. Vitamin B12 injections can treat ...

Ever get that tingly feeling in your feet and hands? Are you a little more tired than usual? Unusually fatigued? Does even your brain feel drained? Have a migraine headache, too? It could be you're ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 71 years old and was diagnosed with pernicious anemia in October 2024. My B12 and folate levels were low. My antiparietal antibodies were abnormal, but the intrinsic factor ...

Vitamin B12 is essential for nerve function and red blood cell production, with daily needs varying by age, pregnancy status, and health. While most people get enough from animal-based foods, older ...