Vegans, vegetarians, and people with restrictive diets may not consume enough B12, making ongoing injections valuable
The likelihood of these complications depends on the radiation dose, target location, previous Gamma Knife treatment, prior MVD or rhizotomy, existing sensory loss, involvement of V1, age, and individual trigeminal nerve anatomy
Rare adverse effects specific to cyanocobalamin may include mild transient diarrhea, particularly with initial doses, and very rarely, allergic reactions in sensitive individuals
The sodium chloride content also helps to stabilize the pH level of the reconstituted solution
Sterile Water Composition: Bacteriostatic Water includes preservatives such as benzyl alcohol
Importantly, folic acid should not be given alone before B12 deficiency is excluded or treated, as this can mask anaemia while allowing neurological damage to progress