I am really worried about having B12 Injections

[8d6e91]

I am really concerned about having to have B12 Injections. I have been told that my B12 is low. After getting over my fear of having blood tests, with the help of using numbing cream. I have been told that I will need to have 3 injections a week for a fortnight. Then 1 injection every 3 months. My first injection will be on Monday this week. I am really worried and terrified really. My name is Angela and I am 55 years old living in Kent. I have just joined and am new to this website. Can any one advise and put my mind at rest to reassure me what it is going to be like? Angela.

[Nackapan]

If you are unable to absorb b12 you need injections. Tih can get very I'll so best earlier rather than later.

They literally are a life saver.

You didnt mention your symptoms? Or how low you've got.

(The NHS dont prescribe them lightly infact many get denied or too few. )

Or if youve ever tried tablets.

Or had other bloods fof intrinsic test and folate ect.

Please dont be alarmed by injections.

I get fed yo with them buf at the start they got me literally walking . Vision improved. Strange 'episode's of electric like waves through my body stopped. Anxiety stopped

Breathing exercises. Humming a tine in toud head . Relaxing your arm. Bottle of water and something sweet to eat after.

Ice block can work to numb arm.

If you are havi g neurologicdj symptoms the regime is every other day until no more improvements.

If you are ill get going with them before tih get worse.

I truly think a delay in diagnosis and treatment has really hindered recovery.

T c

[fbirder]

Talk to somebody at your medical practice. They must have lots of patients with the same problem.

If you are deficient because you don;t get enough B12 in your diet then you can probably build up your B12 levels using oral supplements.

Unfortunately, if you have a serious absorption problem then the only way to get B12 into your body is injections. No other forms of administration, pills, lozenges, sprays or patches will work because the B12 molecule is too large to get across biological membranes.

The injections will not be as bad as the blood test. They use a smaller needle and it goes in a less sensitive part of your arm. If you discuss the problem with a doctor or nurse beforehand they may agree to use an even smaller needle. It will take a little longer but it should be far less painful going in.

[JanD236]

I don’t like having injections but I give myself a talking to and try and keep the bigger picture in mind.

In return for the few seconds the injection actually takes I get a more or less full life of health and energy. I always think there’ll be a lot of people with other illnesses who would wish for improvement with such a quick and relatively easy solution.

In the days and hours leading up to the injection block the thought out and live in the moment. It’s often the anticipation of a stressful event that’s far worse than the event itself so try not to succumb to this.

The injection itself is over in seconds (much quicker and easier than a blood test).

Good luck! Whatever symptoms you have (and if you’re like me some you don’t even realise you have) will hopefully be so much better as a result of the injections.

[Bluebears2]

Unlike giving blood it’s very quick over in seconds. You can look away as it’s in the top part of your arm not in eye line that can often be the case when giving blood. You can also buy the numbing cream from the pharmacy. They come with a dressing. Apply cream onto the area and pop the dressing on for and hour before your jab. Let the nurse remove dressing and inject. Good luck, you will be fine