B12 for Ataxia

[homemaker2000]

Is it only a B12 Shot or are supplements good too?

[PatsyIpswich]

if you have had diagnosis you will have had blood tests including one for B12 deficiency but best to check. I take a multi vitamin and mineral plus B5 complex to be sure I get enough .. our diet is sufficient that we wouldnt have deficiency but not enough for optimum health.

[homemaker2000 in reply to PatsyIpswich]

Thank you so much for letting me know.

[homemaker2000 in reply to PatsyIpswich]

Also, I'm concerned about getting the Covid Vaccine. Thoughts?I live in Canada - UK seems to be more advanced kin all things Ataxia

[PatsyIpswich in reply to homemaker2000]

I dont follow Canada news but if it's available the current consensus of opinion on the UK news seems to be that it despite any risks which are deemed to be slight, the protection of the vaccine is paramount.

[homemaker2000 in reply to PatsyIpswich]

Again - Thank you so much!

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I get a B12 injection from nurse at doctors surgery every 3 months. I don't know however if supplements would have the same effect?

[homemaker2000 in reply to Hidden]

I'll take supplements. I live in Canada. We don't seem to be well versed on all things Ataxia. Thank you!

[cocoa in reply to homemaker2000]

Injections are necessary for some people because they can't absorb supplements.

[homemaker2000 in reply to cocoa]

thank you - I'm in Canada and we don't seem to be up on all things Ataxia