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General question about frequency of injections

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EiCa
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I often read statements like i get injections "3 monthly". In the US, that would generally be interpreted as 3 injections per month but I get the feeling that it means one injection every 3 months. Sorry if this is a stupid question but I have been wondering about this for a long time and the two interpretations are vastly different. I hope someone can clarify this for me. Thank you so much!

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Nackapan

In the UK it should be a loading dose of 6 b12 Hydroxocobalamin 1mg/mL over 2 weeks. Then 2-3 monthly . I.e 1 jnjection say May them next July or August.If neurological symptoms persist every other day until no further improvement. Most struggle on this maintenence regime . Some are fine

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EiCa in reply toNackapan

Thank you for clarifying Nackapan. I thought 3 every month was a lot (as a general recommendation) though I realize many need that many, or even more.

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ForViolet in reply toEiCa

Yes, in the US, injections 2-3 monthly would mean to most people, 2 to 3 shots a month.

We would say injections given every 2-3 months, to mean shots every 2 to 3 months.

I think I explained that right!! (smile)

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EiCa in reply toForViolet

Thank you. Sometimes these subtleties in language change the meaning greatly. I am glad I finally just asked!

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scnuke

Two countries separated by a common language!

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EiCa in reply toscnuke

😀

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Hayzedawn

I was cut back from 1 every month to 1 injection every 3 months, my gp said new guidelines said we don't need b12 every month. That was 3 years ago but im now doing monthly injections myself, the difference is night and day.

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EiCa

Sometimes we just have to take measures into our own hands! Glad it is working for you. I am still working out what will be the right frequency for me.

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waveylines

Be guided by what ameliorates or gets rid of your symptoms. For ne that is twice per day.......been like that for over a year now. If I drop to dailt symptoms return. I assume I have no capacity to store it at all, goven that it takes they system 12 hours to get rid of any excess. Wish someone eould research this!!

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EiCa in reply towaveylines

This is very interesting. I have not heard of or considered injecting more than once in a day. I think I have the capacity to store it as my MMA went from 10 down to .14 after just two injections. That said, my pain is substantially lower on the day I inject but it doesn't last. Thanks for sharing.

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