Rash with b12 injections

[Risie007]

I've started b12 injections had my loading injections and two months into my 3 monthly one my reading was173 to start now it gone up to 1595 I've come out in a purple rash has anyone experienced this before its quite alarming

[clivealive Forum Support]

Hi Risie007 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."

I am not medically trained and wish you well.

[Nackapan]

Not a purple rash

Have had ance like spots over neck , hairline face, eyebrows lips. They are distinctive hard lumps with what looks like a whitehese to. They ate sore but do no squeeze.

If you are converned get the rash looked at by the nurse or doctor. I did but was just given anti histamine cream

I dont get as many now. Just keep them dry and clean and try not to scratch .

If you look up side effects of b12 Injection too

[Sleepybunny]

Hi,

There is a section on potential side effects of hydroxycobalamin injections in this link

BNF

bnf.nice.org.uk/drug/hydrox...