Doctors should think about B12 deficiency when prescribing these drugs
When your body is low in B12, you may feel sluggish, tired, or even have difficulty concentrating
Skin reactions or injection site effects may occur with B12 supplementation but are not caused by elevated serum levels
Chronic steroid use may also justify secondary diagnosis codes for osteoporosis (M81.0) , adrenal insufficiency (E27.49) , or hyperglycemia/steroid-induced diabetes query the provider for documentation support
Mitigates the damage from cortisol injections, which negatively impacts muscles and soft tissue
Dietary sources of B12, such as meat, fish, and dairy products, provide most people with enough of the vitamin