B12 and Folic Acid

[Dabar1]

I have had six injections of B12 over 2 weeks. Still feeling very tired and week poor concentration and coordination and depression . Doc put me on Folic Acid tablets 5mg a day some improvement energy levels up and down. How long before I see a more positive improvement and is there anything else I can take. Regards DB

[clivealive Forum Support]

Hi Dabar1 it's good that your doctor has put you on folic acid as this and the B12 you are having injected helps your iron make red blood cells. If you are still having neurological symptoms your loading doses should "continue until no further improvement" in accordance with the N.I.C.E. guidelines. You should point this out to your doctor and nurse.

As to "how long" there is no set timetable as we are all different and a lot will depend on how long you have been deficient in fact it is not uncommon for some symptoms to appear to get worse before they get better. Some symptoms may well clear up quickly but others may take months.

I am not a medically trained person but there are others on here who can give you good advice.

I wish you well and hope you begin to feel better soon

[Dabar1 in reply to clivealive]

Thank you for your comments much appreciated