I am into a three monthly 'programme' of one b12 injection every four weks. however, two weeks into this I have gone nearly crazy with return of neurological symptoms - sever foot pain and very painful legs. I asked for an emergency appointment and the 'new' gp listened and said I will give you a b12 - but beware you cannot have another for 4 weeks or we will all be in trouble. gave me the b12 - on my way out the nurse offered me a flu jab and I mentioned I had just had a b12. Her hand flew to her face and she said oh no! the gp shouldn't have done that. don't tell anybody.
I am sick and tired of all this cloak and dagger business - what CAN we do. She also said when giving me the b12 'don't think you can ask for another one soon'..... as if we do this for fun!
Three hours later I am already feeling the benefit. but what of the future?
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I guess it must be down to the wording of the licence for the product that doctors are scared to go outside the boundaries despite the BNF Guidelines stating otherwise.
This "one size fits all" attitude infuriates me and it took me nearly six years to get my frequency of injections increased because of the return of symptoms in the run up to the next one and I've had P.A for 45 years.
Have you thought to join the Pernicious Anaemia Society? It costs just £20 for a year's membership and I understand they will intercede on your behalf with your doctor.
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Update after seeing GP, let down and confused
Update GP lied to our faces and some links for purchasing b12 please 
Gp 4th update 
Nasty experience with GP
