B12 self injections - how are they done?

[Loobs39]

I'm new here and thought I posted this query earlier but it appears to have disappeared so I'll try again! I am not able, along with everyone else I guess, to have my three monthly B12 jab from GP because of the CV. I just wanted to know how you inject yourself. I recently had a knee replacement and had to inject anti-coagulant into the fat round my tummy, daily, for 2 weeks. I had never injected myself before but it was fine. Is injecting yourself with B12 the same or is it more complicated? If it's the same I'll try and get my local surgery to supply me with the stuff I need and if they won't I'll order it on-line.

[fbirder]

You can, indeed, inject B12 into the fat. It's called subcutaneous, or sub-cut or SQ.

I always use IM (intramuscular) like they do at the doc's but there are plenty here who do sub-cut. I'm sure one will be along soon.

[ellj in reply to fbirder]

I am a subQ injector.

The way I have explained to several people about self injecting b12 is exactly what you have mentioned.

I generally use the upper outer thigh for my injection but also use the tummy area at times.

With the correct needles you need have no worries.

Best wishes

Ellie

[Nackapan]

I'm new to si. I have done subcutaneous in my stomach with a 30g 1/2 " needle.

I drew up the b12 from the ampule with a green needle.

If you try and get it on prescription sc will be a problem as off licence.

Even though a neurologist requested it fir me sc Gp refused.

So they might prescribe for IM thsn get what needles you want??

Sc you've done . I M youd need tk be shown

Originally it was given subcutaneously historically

[Ms_J]

I’ve been doing intramuscular injections since January, but B12 can be given into into the tummy fat (subcutaneously) too.