However, it can also be given slowly intravenously or subcutaneously (injected into a vein or under the skin)
The effects of Vitamin B12 deficiency can include fatigue, weakness, numbness, tingling, memory loss, and cognitive decline
symptom management and orthotic support AFO for foot drop (L-code orthoses), custom footwear, surgery for foot deformity (pes cavus correction) Genetic counseling: document gene mutation identified (PMP22 duplication CMT1A, GJB1 CMTX, MFN2 CMT2A) Avoid neurotoxic drugs (vincristine, colchicine) document CMT diagnosis prominently in medication reconciliation Patient Education / Summary Patient education documentation supports coding specificity and demonstrates active management of neuropathy complications
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Vitamin B12 shots can help to prevent the associated complications of deficiency, including heart disease, coordination problems, vision loss, infertility, neurocognitive disorders and peripheral neuropathy