Common Symptoms of a Vitamin B12 Deficiency If you think you may be low, watch out for these symptoms: Feeling tired, fatigue and weakness Loss of appetite Constipation Weight loss Megaloblastic anemia Numbness and tingling Poor balance or coordination Confusion Memory loss Depression (21) Soreness of mouth and/or tongue (22) Be aware that many symptoms of B12 deficiency overlap with symptoms of other health conditions, so it's important to see your doctor for a definitive diagnosis
There are also instances where patients come in on a circumstantial basis if they: need an immune boost, want a hangover cure, are feeling under the weather, or are preparing for, or recovering from, a big athletic event like a marathon or other athletic competition
The inclusion in compounded tirzepatide provides a small but consistent weekly dose
Treatment The injection is quick, and most people feel little to no pain
Oral versus intramuscular administration of vitamin B12 for the treatment of patients with vitamin B12 deficiency: a pragmatic, randomised, multicentre, non-inferiority clinical trial undertaken in the primary healthcare setting (Project OB12)