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-----Original Message----- From: Virginia Christiansen <[log in to unmask]> To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN <[log in to unmask]> Date: Friday, February 06, 1998 8:10 PM Subject: Re: PARKINSN Digest - 5 Feb 1998 >In a message dated 98-02-06 01:15:53 EST, you write: > ><< My sister has chronic fatigue and is currently taking b-12 shots > twice a week. She claims that they increase her energy level > significantly. I've had PD for over 15 years and during much of that > time fatigue has been a major problem for me . I wonder if these shots > could offer some relief for me? Has anyone out there any experience > with b-12 shots? I would be interested in any information you might > have. > Steve Evans 48/16 > > >> >My husband's neurologist told him a lack of B-12 hs a different meaning to a >neurologist than to other doctors. My husband tested low in B-12 and after a >battle with our internist instituted a series of B-12 shots to bring him up to >speed. He now has a shot once a week or every other week. It made a great >difference to him, from being terribly tired all the time to being able to >function much better. Hope it works for you. Dealing with Parkinsons is >enough to wear anyone out and all help is needed. > >Virginia >[log in to unmask] You are absolutely correct in saying that B-12 has a different significance to the internist vs. neurologist. My husband Dan took the shots for years , at the insistance of the neuro. at that time...., and they seemed to help. Maybe I should restart that program! ~~Maria [log in to unmask] >