I've had similar problems. The neurologist was the one that contacted the surgery to get 2 monthly maintenence B12 injections. I paid to see hI'm as the NHS time frame was 18 -40 week wait. It has been poi Ted out to me though on here that the 2nd stage has been missed of carrying on injecting. I went back to gp and have to wait. A private gp surly would give you what you need. Less expensive .
Alot of my nasty neurological symptoms subsided. Left with light sensitivity and exhaustion. I'm going back to go i (if i can get an appointment)if back to any symptoms. In fact I am private gpool a good idea.
My next one is January
Hope you csn get it sorted. The anxiety does not help us
unfortunately private doctors are as hit and miss as NHS doctors and many can be even more dismissive/ignorant of B12 deficiency.
- sounds like your GPs are very out of date in relation to treatment in the UK.
GPs are bound to use professional judgement, which means that they aren't bound to follow national standards but if challenged they would need to be able to explain why they had not followed them. Has your GP shared with you why they are not following national standards (assuming they are UK based)? and if they are following UK standards.
You could also consider joining the PAS and contacting them as they may be able to intervene directly on your behalf with your GP - though the first step would always be to write setting out national standards (copy to practice administrator) and asking to be treated in accordance with those standards. You should be entitled to an explanation of the standards they are following.
Injectable B12 is covered by prescription only rules in the UK because it is injectable. This only covers its use for medical purposes. Injectable B12 is also used as a beauty treatment/pick me up and there it isn't covered by prescription only rules. So, that would be another option ... as would sourcing and injecting yourself.
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