Re: Benefits and indications for B-12 shots
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 4 Nov 1999 18:59:35 -0600 (CST)
B12, like any therapy, should be used if needed. If a patient has
megaloblastic anemia (caused by folate or B12 deficiency) the correct
supplementation should be carried out. If there is no B12 deficiency,
it's worthless, except as a placebo.
HSM
At Wed, 3 Nov 1999, Susan wrote:
>
>My Mother had Monthly B12 shots for many many years and was never
>diagnosed with anything other than anemia due to heavy periods. She
>swears by them...said that they made her feel wonderful. I had the same
>sort of periods up until my TAH 10 weeks ago and yet my Dr. refused to
>give me B12 shots. I still feel lousy (tired and probably depressed)
>even after the anemia is supposedly cured. (Although I haven't had a
>CBC since my last day in the hospital--9.2 hemoglobin count.) My
>question is what are the indications for B12 shots and can I get them
>without my GP's order for them? (I know that I've heard of athelets
>using B12 shots.)
>
>--
>Susan
>
>--
>Susan
>The Estrogen Queen
>
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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