Do B12 Patches Help?

[lindajanes]

Hello to all you helpful posters! I have found only one supplemental source of B12 in the U.S. besides prescribed injections and pills (bilingual and regular). This is a B12 patch that is applied behind the ear. Has anyone had any experience with this? I was diagnosed with PA over a decade ago, but, like many of you, much damage was done to my body before I finally got diagnosed. An even mildly helpful supplement to my prescribed injections would be welcome, since I am not aware of any way to obtain B12 for additional self injection in the U.S..

[wedgewood]

Dear Lindajanes , we have had several posts from the US like yours , and I know that the posters have eventually obtained B12 ampoules . I’m still I bed at the moment (time difference !) I remember that one source was in Canada . It was an online pharmacy called Goldpharma.cn

They supplied Hydroxocobalamin B12 which is a form of B12 which is considered superior to Cynocobalamin. The price was very reasonable . The make was Rotexmedica .

I have used Rotexmedica for 3 years and it is absolutely great . It is made by a reputable company in Germany . It comes in 1mg x1ml ampoules .

Have just been online to them and you need to register before you get any info . They have the Cynocobalamin form of B12,which is widely used in the US , and also the Hydroxocobalamin form which is better , ( it stays in the system longer ) but a little more expensive . .

There is a US company called vitaminquick.com where you can obtain the Methylcobalamin form of B12 . It’s very expensive . I’ve tried this form and found it no better than Hydroxocobalamin. Maybe you will hear from fellow compatriots in the US with better info . Very best wishes .

[lindajanes in reply to wedgewood]

This is good news, Wedgewood! Thank you so much for the detailed info. I will follow up and -- fingers crossed-- have a supply before too long.

Your info about hydroxocobalamin was new to me and very interesting. I really appreciate it!

[fbirder in reply to wedgewood]

Just for clarity...

The .cn top level domain is for China. Goldpharma.cn are registered in Taiwan. But they do seem to ship from Germany... healthunlocked.com/pasoc/po...

[wedgewood in reply to fbirder]

I got the info from a US person who posted , who seemed to think cn was Canada ! Sorry about that . I had dealt with them in Germany , and can use my old password to log in to them . They sell the Rotexmedica B12 ampoules at the same price that I get them from Germany . Thanks for the info .

[fbirder in reply to wedgewood]

Canada is .ca - I must admit, for years I thought that was California.

[wedgewood]

Forgot to say that I did try B12 patches when I couldn’t get ampoules . They did not help me at all . The B12 molecule is very large , and it’s too difficult to get through the skin . I covered myself in them and they were useless and expensive .

[lindajanes in reply to wedgewood]

I'm getting a an interesting image of someone covered in patches😆 but the useless expense is not so funny. Won't waste my $$. Thanks again.

[wedgewood in reply to lindajanes]

I can tell you -I looked a sight !

[wedgewood in reply to lindajanes]

I’ve just remembered another source in Australia called vitaminb12online.com . They sell all the cobalamins , and export to the US .

[wedgewood in reply to lindajanes]

Just found a posting from someone in the US called cdragin who has purchased from the Australian site I mentioned . He or she just said that they took ages to arrive . There was no duty to pay .

[lindajanes in reply to wedgewood]

Ages to arrive is OK. This is a good source to pursue. You are so very helpful. It means a lot.

[MoKayD]

I'm here in the U.S. Can you get a prescription from your doctor for B12 ampoules? I asked my doctor and he gave me a prescription without blinking an eye. I took it to my local pharmacy and they filled it. I also got my needles from them. It was very inexpensive. My prescription is for the Cynocobalamin form of B12.

[lindajanes in reply to MoKayD]

Hello and thanks for replying. I can get a prescription, but only for the same amount of B12 that I get injected at the clinic. I was hoping to supplement that with patches because symptoms return before my next injection is due. Good for you for finding an affordable solution for yourself, though.

[MoKayD]

My doctor gave me a prescription for 12 vials (enough for 1 year which works for me) but he would've given me a prescription for more if I had asked for it. Maybe try to find a new doctor.

[lindajanes]

That's a good thought!