Safe to inject liquid vitamins?

[nogutsnoglory]

I'm asking this because I have no clue but my guess is injecting liquid vitamins made for oral consumption is not safe and potentially lethal.

Is it safe to inject a pure B12 or magnesium liquid found otc with no other ingredients? What's the difference between those and prescription version?

The reason I'm wondering is to see if it may be safe to see if I can boost my energy levels and I know most doctors will probably think this is wacky.

 

[DJW]

I think you can get B12 injectable OTC.

 

[nogutsnoglory]

Not in the U.S. but oral liquid is but nothing by injection.

 

[DJW]

To bad.

 

[Lisa]

I would say no, it probably is not safe to inject vitamins meant for oral consumption. There may be ingredients that are not compatible and can cause issues, plus it would not be a sterile solution.

 

[nogutsnoglory]

True on the sterile aspect Paso didn't think of that. I was thinking a pure B12 with no other fillers but yea nothing would likely be sterile.

 

[D Bergy]

I wouldn't try it, and I am more adventurous than most.

I am pretty leery about any intervenous product, although I do get B-12 shots. Not much choice on that.

What I don't like is the chance of unsterile product or the introduction of a virus or who knows what going directly in the body, bypassing much of the immune system.

Spooks me a bit.

Dan

 

[rygon]

I think its also the fact that it is not filtered by your liver and kidneys before it gets into your blood system. I'm sure the concentration that is good v bad will be very narrow. Unless you have a sound knowledge of this I wouldn't give it a go. Its like trying to wire a house after reading a book you once bought. Not worth the risk

 

[SmellyMelly]

You can get booster shots of vitamins from the doctor.

But I would NOT try injecting pure liquids yourself.

The main differences would be quality and dosage.

 

[UnXmas]

My view may be a bit swayed by the fact that I've just had horrible horrible infections even from things being administered into my blood stream, by doctors, in hospital, but I wouldn't try injecting anything that wasn't designed to be injected. :eek2:

 

[Orchid]

Not sterile, may contain additives that are Not Good to have in your bloodstream, dosing issues. Basically, a lot of reasons.

 

[If*]

NGNG, no way. If we were in the 1950's era I would spank you.

Have you told your Dr. how much you feel fatigue is affecting you? IBD and fatigue seems to hit most of us at some point. So many of us try to be 'normal' and can have a tendency to push ourselves too hard. How is your sleep? What about stress? How about your diet, nutrition? What do you do to manage the 3 important issues that can have a impact on IBD?

I hope today finds you feeling better.

 

[nogutsnoglory]

Haha, don't spank me I guess this was a pretty bad idea but I'm desperate! Doctors don't care how exhausted I am because they can't relate as most people can't. Sleep, stress and diet are all lousy so I know those are all contributing factors.

 

[If*]

It can be like a domino effect.
I know what you mean about the lack of caring when it comes to fatigue. It can be distressing for sure.
The illness is stressful in itself. For whatever reason sleep, stress are being affected, it needs to be addressed and hopefully you can find a solution. Have you ever looked into cognitive behavioral therapy? It can help teach coping skills. With a chronic illness it can become overwhelming. Learning and practicing relaxation can also help

When we are stressed and tired we tend to eat what is fast and easy. Something is better then nothing but at some point it catches up to us if it is not what the body needs, the 3 (lack of sleep, too much stress, poor nutrition) can cause more fatigue on top of having IBD.

I think i am getting old, hope you can forgive my windy reply.
I really do hope you feel better soon.

i was totally kidding about spanking, lol.

 

[UnXmas]

Have you told your Dr. how much you feel fatigue is affecting you? IBD and fatigue seems to hit most of us at some point. So many of us try to be 'normal' and can have a tendency to push ourselves too hard. How is your sleep? What about stress? How about your diet, nutrition? What do you do to manage the 3 important issues that can have a impact on IBD?

If* makes good points. I think a lot of doctors don't get it. Maybe it would help to ask the doctor for help with sleep, help with eating, etc. rather than help with fatigue, which may be harder for a doctor to address medically?

Though personally, I find medicating for sleep very effective - I guess if you want more natural help, a doctor may not be the one to ask. Maybe you could get a referral to a dietician though? I found I reached a point where I knew all I needed to about diet, and much was trial and error anyway, but a dietician may be good for motivation.