However, the amount of B12 absorption it is very difficult to measure
When leg pain includes sensations of pins and needles, unexplained weakness, or coordination issues, a neurological cause should be explored
[153] There is evidence that for elderly people, physicians often repeatedly prescribe and administer cyanocobalamin injections inappropriately, evidenced by the majority of subjects in one large study either having had normal serum concentrations or having not been tested before the injections
Possible Complications When Diagnosed with Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (LSS) can lead to a range of complications, including: Chronic back and lower limb pain Decreased ability to exercise Reduced movement and function Muscle shrinkage Feelings of depression and anxiety due to these symptoms Lowered quality of life Cauda equina or conus medullaris syndrome, which are serious conditions that affect the nerves in the lower part of the spine There can also be problems related to open and less invasive treatments for LSS: Blood clot in the spine Tear in the outer layer of the spinal cord Infection at the surgical site Injuries to nerves or blood vessels caused by the surgery Items used to stop bleeding left in the body Instability in the spine New bone growth Failed back surgery syndrome, a chronic pain condition In rare cases, death can occur, reported in 0.5 to 2.3% of open laminectomy cases
