Gut symptoms often show first improvements within 2 to 4 weeks, while tendon and ligament changes usually begin around 3 to 4 weeks after a protocol that had stalled in physical therapy
The standard regimen involves: Loading doses without neurological involvement : 1 mg intramuscularly three times a week for 2 weeks [3] [8] Loading doses with neurological involvement : 1 mg intramuscularly on alternate days until no further improvement [3] [8] Maintenance therapy : 1 mg every 23 months for life in cases of pernicious anaemia or irreversible malabsorption (every 2 months if neurological involvement) [3] [8] This aggressive approach aims to prevent irreversible neurological damage, though recovery of established neuropathy may be incomplete, particularly if treatment is delayed
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sometimes they may recommend a nutrition plan tailored to your condition (for instance, high-protein diet if you have wounds to heal, etc., along with the vitamins)
Even if you eat a diet rich in animal protein, its still possible to be deficient in vitamin B12, which is where the shots come into play