Appointment confusion

[Nancy38]

Hi everyone, just wondered if anyone has had the same problem as i had this morning. I phoned the GP surgery to make an appointment for my B12 jab and was told they weren't doing them during the lockdown, as that could be months and explained that I needed it ,receptionist spoke to the GP who said I would just feel a bit more tired than usual. I have unstable angina so stood my ground and got the jab, but was made to feel like I was over-reacting. I feel upset and angry , I understand the pressure of covid19 but existing conditions are important as well. Keep safe everyone

[margareta12321]

Yes I got a letter saying I wouldn't be getting mine for 6 months.I self inject but feel sorry for others.

[JanD236]

There’s been numerous posts on this subject. Sleepybunny, amongst others, has given replies with useful links. Im sorry but as I’m using my phone and don’t have the technical know how I can’t link you to those replies but if you look through recent posts you’ll see several that are relevant to you.

If you’re in the UK the pernicious anaemia society has useful information on its website.

[fbirder]

Well done for refusing to be cowed.

A little more tired! If that had been my GP he'd have been left with burning ears.

[Sleepybunny]

Hi,

Have a look at these two links which both have ideas on what to do if jabs cancelled because they are seen as non essential during pandemic.

From PAS website

pernicious-anaemia-society....

There are lots of comments under the posts as well.

From B12 Deficiency Info website

b12deficiency.info/blog/202...

Blog post below asks for people to leave comments if their injections have been stopped due to impact of pandemic.

b12deficiency.info/blog/202...

Many on forum source their own supplies and self inject. My personal feeling is that this is a last resort but many are being forced by current circumstances to consider this.

Some people get injections from private GPs and some find that high strength oral b12 eg tablets, sub lingual lozenges, sprays, drops help a bit. I think most people on here find that injections are more effective than other methods.

If you are unhappy with what has happened, might be worth putting concerns in a letter to GP. You could include info from two links at top of this post.

I wrote a detailed reply on another forum thread with links to B12 books, B12 websites, UK B12 documents and other B12 info which you might find helpful.

healthunlocked.com/pasoc/po...

I am not medically trained.

[fluffpuff64]

I have had the same response. I have also 4 pre existing health conditions and i am a frontline nurse in NHS, yet made to feel i am not worthy of continued treatment, which it is. Totally shocked and angry like you i put my foot down, but it shouldnt be like this regardless of the current world crisis. Low B12 levels can affect your heart. I am glad you got yours sorted. Stay safe