When IV Support May Be Considered IV hydration and nutrient support may be considered when: Oral intake remains limited after illness Fatigue persists despite rest and nutrition GI symptoms limit absorption Multiple household members are recovering simultaneously IV therapy is not intended to replace rest, nutrition, or medical care, but may serve as adjunctive support during recovery when clinically appropriate
Those with nerve problems might need more B12 to feel better
Some medications, such as certain antibiotics or antacids, can interfere with the test results
Instead, notify us and consult your local physician in person
[4] Based on animal research, it is thought that the increased methylmalonyl-CoA hydrolyzes to form methylmalonate (methylmalonic acid), a neurotoxic dicarboxylic acid, causing neurological deterioration
Other factors that can put people at a greater risk of suffering from a vitamin B12 deficiency include those who smoke, abuse alcohol, or have been diagnosed with diabetes