B12 injections

[MKitty]

I have been receiving B12 injections every 2 months. I was diagnosed deficient over a year ago. GP told me I had Perifiral Neuropathy. Today I have tried to make an appointment for my next jab and told it was only 9 wks since last dose and i can only have them every 12 wks.

can any of you knowledgeable people tell me if the GP is correct. I live in Scotland so could be that i am wrong in my understanding of the guidlines

thank you so much

[fbirder]

I would imagine that even Scotland should be guided by the BNF (it is, after all, the British National Formulary).

Their recommendation for people with neurological symptoms is...

“Initially 1 mg once daily on alternate days until no further improvement, then 1 mg every 2  months.“

bnf.nice.org.uk/drug/hydrox...

[MKitty in reply to fbirder]

fbirder, thank you so much for confirming my thoughts

[Hidden in reply to MKitty]

I live in Fife and I get mine every 8 weeks although I self inject too.

[MKitty in reply to Hidden]

Hi Martin2812

I challenged the GP. received my injection today. I also live in Fife.

Can you please pm me with details on how you managed to start SI.

Thank you