Vitamin B12 Injections

[NicoleKS]

For the past couple of months, I have been absolutely exhausted.... I was curious about B12 injections. I think I'll ask my GP about them but I also thought I'd ask for those of you who have had them. Thanks!!

 

[tmgread]

I take the B12 injections every couple of weeks, but I don't notice a big difference. My daughter, on the other hand, can always tell when she needs a shot and feels a lot more energetic and just "on the ball" when she gets one.

 

[Zalanicht]

I get them once a month. If I don't get them I sleep usually 6 hours more into the day. Have you had any bowel resections?

 

[NicoleKS]

I get them once a month. If I don't get them I sleep usually 6 hours more into the day. Have you had any bowel resections?

Nope! Trying to put off surgery as long as possible...

And yeah, lately I've been sleeping until 2pm. Ridiculous!!!

 

[Zalanicht]

Ya you should ask you're doctor about it. It's not expensive and it's easily administered and it won't do any bad to get it if you don't need it.

 

[Becky]

I get one monthly. Like Tina I do not notice a difference. I know it does give a lot of people a boost.

 

[Lisa]

I get one every other month - with my Remicade infusion....I don't really notice a difference...I haven't seen what my levels are lately either.....

 

[Dallies]

Meg had surgery and needs B12 injections lifelong. She says she doesn't feel as tired.

 

[don1jones]

I did have a bad B-12 level to the point I was really tired. As soon as I started giving myself B-12, I felt a lot better. I think it only helps if you are depleted and then it makes a huge difference. I was told due to my surgery for crohns I would be on them my entire life. Does not bother me to give myself the shots. Very inexpensive.

 

[NicoleKS]

What does the surgery have to do with the B12 levels??? Just curious. I see that 3 of you mentioned surgery!

 

[Zalanicht]

I believe vitamin b12 is absorbed in the terminal ileum and that is what was removed from us who have had the resection.

 

[VintageAnn]

I just got my first B12 shot today. I was in the low normal range so my GP wanted me to start taking them to see if it helps with my fatigue and some mouth issues I am having. I will let you know if I notice a difference. I sure would love to have more energy. I also found out I am deficient in vitamin D too.