B12 injections tomorrow.

[Ljbillo]

I'm due my b12 tomorrow. Can they refuse me it, now we are basically in lockdown? I've noticed a few people have been refused lately. But up until now mine is still going ahead(fingers crossed) just want to prepare myself incase they decide different tomorrow

[Ctb567]

I think it's a good sign they've not cancelled you yet. It seems to be the individual GP surgery's decision on what to do. They wouldn't even let me book my appointment. I've been doing some researching into this and it seems like you can still get B12 injections from private GP's and beauty/cosmetic clinics but obviously this will be at a cost (£40 if you can convince the GP to give you your b12 prescription in hand upto £150 for a private GP consultation and then injection). I would Google b12 injection clinic and see what Google maps comes up with in your area.

Obviously you can also buy online, you can see my recent posts, but I understand that can be a little intimidating.

[Ljbillo in reply to Ctb567]

Great thank you.. I'm hoping for a positive outcome and they still allow me to go to the surgery for my b12. Was just preparing an arguement incase they declined it but surely they should be allowed it's not like it's a supplement it is essential.

[Trueth]

I have been told by my doctors receptionist that I am unable to have my injections done anymore due to COVID 19 and vitamin b12 deficiency left untreated causes irreversible damage and I don't know what to do

[Ljbillo in reply to Trueth]

The receptionist called me this morning to say my appointment had been cancelled.

Telling her that b12 is listed by the world health organisation as an essential medicine and b12 injections are necessary just as insulin is for a diabetic, I still have a appointment up to now.. but just realised this is only week 7 not 8 so worried they may refuse it once I get there.

[Ctb567 in reply to Trueth]

I've just done a post for some alternative options: healthunlocked.com/pasoc/po...

[sueholland]

My husband's injection is due tomorrow and they have just rung and canceled as there is to be no face to face contact from now on. As our daughter lives with us and is an ODP so registered to give injections they have agreed to let us get the B12 from the pharmacy, but no syringe will be supplied. Fortunately as I give him one in between we have some syringes. I am so sorry if yours does get canceled.

[Pnelancs]

Mine was due tomorrow and the nurse rang to talk about the appointment. They are willing to do it but they have absolutely no protective equipment and nobody has been tested. The nurses come into contact with all manner of people and without PPE they could easily be infected with the virus or I could also have it and not realise. Under those circumstances, I decided not to go ahead - at least until they have the PPE and testing, more for their sake and the sake of others they come into contact with.

I do need it but I was converted to two monthly because I deteriorated in the last month so should cope for now. It does highlight the ludicrous state of affairs that front line staff haven’t got protection, aren’t being tested and (fantastically) continue unabated.

[Cherylclaire Forum Support in reply to Pnelancs]

Now, finally, I'm beginning to understand. I also can see why you made that decision.

It is appalling that all frontline medical staff are not fully equipped with PPE, putting themselves, colleagues and patients at unmeasured risk if they continue with their work .

It seems such a lottery. Others have reported turning up at their surgery and finding nurses in full PPE to greet them.

I honestly thought this had now been sorted out, as promised by government- but how can we know for sure what they are facing out there ?

It really seems now time for allowing people to have B12 ampoules delivered on prescription (even if they have to access their own sharps )- and either have a nurse talk them through the first self-injection remotely, or monitor by skype perhaps ?

Better, far better, than going without.