B12 injections

[Glondon1]

Hi guys

So i recently had a blood test and results came back that my b12 was severely low as well as my folate.

I previously had 5 b12 everyday for 5 days in 2017. I had a massive outbreak of acne which I didn’t know was related as I I thought maybe because I went to Ibiza it had something to do with the heat

I had my first shot again this morning and am worried it’ll happen again

Has anyone had this side effect?

[e66--]

I'VE NOT HAD THIS MYSELF BUT HAVE READ ON HERE THAT IT'S VERY COMMON BUT SEEMS TO CLEAR UP IN TIME. WISH YOU WELL.

[Glondon1 in reply to e66--]

Thank you

[rosyG]

no, and i have injections have every 3 months. you need to have the injections regardless of whether they caused acne of course- there may be some cream that would help if it comes back but it's probably co-incidence. See if anyone else has had it ! Good luck

[Glondon1 in reply to rosyG]

Thanks for your response! Will keep an eye out

[Glondon1]

Amazing, will have a look. Thank you

[clivealive Forum Support]

Hi Glondon1

A wiser person than I has commented previously:

The pimples/acne, is likely to be caused by microbes on your skin reacting to the additional B12 by producing substances that your skin is then reacting to.

In theory this could be resolved by use of a good skin wash.

You might have better luck talking to your pharmacist and seeing what they can recommend prior to your next maintenance shot - though there is always a chance that it was something that won't recur.

[Vicky2822]

My daughter has got really bad skin since starting on b12 injections. She’s been using face theory products (40% off first order with FB40) and also got organic rose water off eBay. It’s been about 3/4 wks with this new regime and it is defo looking a lot less angry so keeping fingers crossed it clears up soon.

[davidleigh]

When my B12 was very low my doctor told me to take 1 amlet oaraly ever day for 1 month ,and that worked,no side effects,all ok know.