B12 injections nausea

[frufru11]

The last few injections I have had give me nausea after. Is this normal? What does it mean? And any ideas on how to deal with it?

[Nackapan]

I've had nausea . I sip strong Jamaican ginger beer . No rhyme or reason when I've had it Severe fatigue around I jection could be a course. Eating enough . Nerves. I stopped thinking about reasons and just tried to deal with it.

Doesnt happen much now.

Hope it decreases for you.

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I’ve had nausea and vomiting before, and nearly being sick. sometimes from taking my meds on an empty stomach (iron and vit d tablets), and when I’ve been on my way for a blood test or loading jab, sometimes after. My friend who had P.A. always knew she was due her jab because she would be sick. I think it differs for everyone. I use it as an excuse to keep stocked on ginger biscuits 😊

[Divine1990]

Hi

I have just started loading doses of b12 again. I too am experiencing periods of nausea. I find Pepto - Bismol helps. Although it is not recommended if you take certain medications. The Pharmacist suggested this could help with the nausea.

I spoke to someone at PAS and the nurse administering my injections and it may be that I extend the periods between my injections. Two per week rather than three to see if that eases the nausea. I have had several,weeks between loading doses when the nausea disappeared. Until I started a course of antibiotics! That's another story. Apparently b12 can interfere with your skin flora???

As I have neurological symptoms I have possibly several weeks of b12 injections. I don't fancy having the feelings of nausea for all that time. I find bending down also a problem as this can make me feel dizzy and nauseous. Make sure you keep yourself hydrated as well.

I believe these are side effects of the b12 injections.

Hope it stops soon.🙂👍

[deniseinmilden in reply to Divine1990]

Although it may be possible that the B12 is affecting your nerves that make you feel sick and dizzy, it is more likely that the nausea is caused by a folate, iron, vitamin D or other deficiency and as the B12 works with it your levels drop making you nauseous, rather than the B12 itself causing it.

Good to get folate, potassium, magnesium, iron and vitamin D levels checked after a B12 injection and make sure you are in the higher range.

Most of these deficiencies can be improved by adjustments to your diet (look them up online to see what are good sources of each that you might like) or taking supplements if necessary, in conjunction with a broad spectrum multivitamin and mineral supplement.

[Divine1990 in reply to deniseinmilden]

Hi

I have had my bloods checked prior to starting the loading doses. My result were at the higher range but I will definitely get them checked again, if that would be useful? I was already taking a good broad spectrum multivitamin at the time though.

I have also attempted to adjust my diet as well but again will review what I'm doing to see if I could make any further changes that may help..

People are so right when they say ' hang in there' and it can be a long road to some sort of normality. 🙂

Thanks deniseinmilden