Guest guest Posted May 6, 2003 Report Share Posted May 6, 2003 Hi MY husband found out along with all of this that he has a folic acid defiency and b12 defiency have any of you have this too. I was wondering if this could possibly cause PLS. His right leg is affected and he is weak in his right arm. He is going to get a brace this week he can not be without a cane. When can it affect the speech and swallowing? I am just trying to find out as much information as I can this PLS. Thank you Bev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2003 Report Share Posted May 6, 2003 Hi Bev: I'm not sure on the folic acid but I know that B12 deficiency can cause symptoms similar to PLS. My neuro had arranged for me to receive B12 injections monthly even though I wasn't showing up as deficent. In my case it didn't help but it may be an idea to discuss with your husband's doctor especially if he is reading as deficient, it would be wonderful if that's all it is in his case! I may still have the dosage here somewhere that I was taking, let me know if that would be any help. Take care. Jen L. -- writting for my husband Hi MY husband found out along with all of this that he has a folic acid defiency and b12 defiency have any of you have this too. I was wondering if this could possibly cause PLS. His right leg is affected and he is weak in his right arm. He is going to get a brace this week he can not be without a cane. When can it affect the speech and swallowing? I am just trying to find out as much information as I can this PLS. Thank you Bev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2003 Report Share Posted May 6, 2003 Many people, in the golden years, exhibit a mild B12 deficiency, because absorption is inadequate. It does not necessarily become symptomatic in its mildest form, but is still worth treating. Dolores writting for my husband > > Hi > MY husband found out along with all of this that he has a folic acid > defiency and b12 defiency have any of you have this too. I was > wondering if this could possibly cause PLS. His right leg is > affected and he is weak in his right arm. He is going to get a brace > this week he can not be without a cane. When can it affect the > speech and swallowing? I am just trying to find out as much > information as I can this PLS. > Thank you > Bev > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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