I was diagnosed at the end of May as significantly deficient in B12. I had the typical loading doses which saw some of my symptoms subside. However, after a month I returned to my GP as I was still suffering and struggling. They did a blood test and told me my levels were now 'normal,' basically brushed it off like I was crazy and said I'd have to wait for my next injection in September. My symptoms have worsened again since and I feel like it must be B12 related!!! I'm 23 but feel like I'm in the body of a 90 year old woman. I just want my life back. I'm considering self injecting but I'm clueless. To those who self inject, do you recommend it? How often do you inject? How long did it take to feel better?
Any help would be much appreciated!!
Lots of us self-inject and times between injections seem to vary hugely! I know I've seen posts from people injecting once or twice per day, and others who do it once a month. You could follow the guideline of every other day until no further improvement, then space them out a bit.
Personally, I started every fortnight, but I now inject whenever I feel the need, which is probably about 6-8 days. I inject just when I'm feeling the 'edge' of symptoms - when I am well and gloriously unstressed (this is a rare treat!), I can go a little longer. If I'm busy or a bit under the weather, I need it a bit sooner.
You can't over-do B12. Worst that happens is that you have slightly expensive B12-pee