I was diagnosed with low B12 and no intrinsic factor (so I presume pernicious anaemia) last October. I’m 73, so age is a major factor here. I’ve also used proton pump inhibitors for some years, had eating disorders and have other auto immune disorders and been vegetarian for over 40 years, so no great surprise really. 😊
My GP is a pain. Says he has loads of people coming to him saying they need jabs more often and it’s all in their heads. I’m about to join their tanks. I reckon my loading dose lasted about 7 weeks before symptoms returned. I’m shocked to find so many here have had the same experience or much worse.
I’ve been given four doses plus syringes by a friend who self injects (from the recommended German site) and I’ve watched the Utube videos. All it takes now is the courage........... Like others, I’m scared of hitting a major blood vessel - or my femoral nerve.
I read up on B12 patches and see that they don’t work for about 50% of people but I thought it was worth a try for £15 something plus postage for six (weekly) high dose patches. I’ve used one and THINK I might be one of the lucky ones (nothing dramatic but noticeable - brain fog cleared as if someone had drawn back a net curtain) and will post again with a link if successful. If not.......