Final Thoughts If we treated diabetes the way we treat addiction, wed withhold insulin from patients who werent ready. Thats unacceptable, and its time we hold addiction medicine to the same standard
Deciphering this trivariate neuroendocrine interaction will be pivotal
If you let it go for too long, it can cause problems in your nervous system such as: Vision problems Memory loss A pricking or numbing sensation Difficulty speaking or walking due to ataxia (loss of physical coordination) Damage to your extremities (hands, feet, arms, etc.), particularly your legs Other problems could include Infertility (this should go away with B12 treatment) Stomach cancer Bleeding and infections Damage your heart, brain, bones, and other organs in your body If you're pregnant and don't get enough vitamin B12, your baby is at risk of a serious birth defect called a neural tube defect
Therefore, it is important to inform your healthcare provider of any laboratory tests that you may be undergoing before starting this medication