B12 injections

[gpw61]

Hi what part of the body do you get the b12 injections thanks

[Nackapan]

At the doctors surgery n the UK you usually get it in the upper arm muscle . In the district or hospital you csn get it in the thigh or outer side buttock avoiding the sciatica.

[Nackapan]

Upper arm muscle is the deltoid. The outer hip/buttock. The ventrogluteal

[pvanderaa]

I self inject IM in alternate buttocks (upper-outer quadrant), Mondays and Thursdays. 0.5 ml cyano 1000 mg/ml each injection.

Also supplement with folic acid and a daily multivitamin

[Foggyme Administrator]

Gpw61. Just for clarification...it's not quite clear from your post whether you are asking a general question or asking with the aim to self-inject vitamin B12...so...

If you intend to self-inject we DO NOT recommend injecting into the gluteal muscle (the buttocks / bum 😉)...a) because of the proximity of the sciatic nerve (inadvertently injecting into this can cause issues) and b) for practical reasons - it's a difficult place to twist around to reach to self-inject in the right location).

Also please be aware that if you do intend to self-inject and it's your first ever injection of vitamin B12, then this needs to be done preferably by a medical professional or as a minimum, in a location where immediate medical attention can be accessed (in rare cases, anaphylactic shock may occur and this would need immediate medical attention - sometimes including resuscitation).

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[SouthSounder]

As Foggy said, my GP did the 1st injection in the clinic in my upper arm. I've done all further injections (~60) in alternating thighs. Simple & easy, and I'm still amazed how it does not hurt at all, unless I jab before the alcohol has all evaporated which STINGS.

[Gambit62 Administrator]

B12 injections in UK/US are generally administered intramusculalry - this means into a muscles in the upper arm or thigh - the buttocks may also be used but are less common for medically administered injections and the preference would be for the arm as it is easiest to get to.

B12 injections can also be given subcutaneously - into the layer of fat just below the skin - these can be done into the stomach, or thighs.

Where-ever you inject you need to make sure that you rotate the exact site of injection to avoid damaging and thickening of the skin.

[LuluCops]

I SI sub-cut into my belly, I used to have to use the little plasters at first but now I don’t, I’m so used to doing it now. I SI daily, doesn’t hurt anymore either xx

[Xeniav]

I self inject and have always used the thigh muscles. Basic rule is to use the largest muscle you can and quads are very accessible.