Where to buy?

[MALP]

Hi All, this is a question I have asked before, but seem to have misplaced the information.

I want to start self injecting with B12 (Im in UK), my GP is getting uncomfortable with continuing to do two a week. Where is the best place to buy it from? Where do I get the needles? What size needles should I use? I understand that they vary in size, I am only 8 stone and have quite skinny legs, so I won't need to go far in to hit muscle. I'm eager to get the stuff here soon, as I have a nurse friend coming to visit in a months time, who will show me how to do it.

Many thanks

[fbirder]

I get my B12 from Germany - versandapo.de/article/searc...

And the rest from Amazon - 

2ml Syringes - amazon.co.uk/2ML-PLASTIPAK-...

Green needles (for taking up the liquid) - amazon.co.uk/Sterile-Single...

Blue needles (for the actual injection) - amazon.co.uk/Sterile-Single...

You may find it better to use shorter needles - amazon.co.uk/Sterile-Needle...

Sterile swabs - amazon.co.uk/Alcotip-Isopro...

[fbirder in reply to fbirder]

It's recommended to use two needles a big one to suck the stuff out of the ampoule, a smaller one for the injection. The one used to suck it up can get slightly blunted, which may make it more painful.

Needle diameter is colour-coded. Most use green needles for aspiration and blue needles for the injection. I've recently been using purple needles as they're shorter. Although I'm a little over 8 stone (about 9 stone over) I don't have much fat over my thigh muscle, so I reckon 55mm is plenty long enough for me.

Delivery of the B12 from Germany should be about a week. The stuff from Amazon may take a little longer.

It's really quite easy, once you get over the initial colly-wobbles.

Oh, you'll also need a sharps bin to dispose of the stuff. Ask your local pharmacist about getting one (and disposing of it). The details vary depending on where you live. I get mine delivered and removed by the local council.

[MALP in reply to fbirder]

I'm a Type 1 diabetic so have a sharps bin for those needles, I dont have a problem injecting insulin, but it's not IM like B12, so I am a bit wobbly about doing it!

[fbirder in reply to MALP]

Some people do it sub-cut if that would be easier for you.

Look for the user sweetnessandlight as they so sub-cut.

[Lisahelen]

Via amazon i got a 100  of two needles types, sharps boxes mediswabs and syringes £23  as a complete package. Delivered within a week.

100 ampules of hydroxo from Germany about £80

[MALP in reply to Lisahelen]

Thanks Lisahelen - do you have a link to the German supplier?

[Lisahelen in reply to MALP]

Typical! Shredded the receipt the other day! Sure deniseinmilden was the one who originally posted where it was on offer. Why dont you Send her a pm and ask.

[MALP in reply to Lisahelen]

I've just discovered B12d.org and they say they supply methylcobalamin ampules - do you know about them?