Has anyone had insomnia from B12 injections?

[Krysagnes]

I have not been able to sleep since my B12 loading injections (EOD for 6 weeks) - has this happened to anyone else? If so, for how long?

[Nackapan]

I as definitely 'wired 'then groggy shaky . Tinnitus . Migraines Sleep definitely affected but I think more from pain .

Also couid suddenly fall asleep in the day .

I've nevef been able to nap

That was horrid .

It's early days for you.

Sleep should improve with other symptoms .

[Krysagnes in reply to Nackapan]

Thank you for your time and encouragement.

[Wwwdot]

Hi Krysagnes

Great you are getting treatment and well done for persevering.

Yes I had terrible insomnia in the early days of treatment.

May I ask do you self inject and what time of day?

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[Krysagnes in reply to Wwwdot]

Thank you Wwwdot. I have been injecting hydroxocobalamin and usually before midday.

May I ask you how long your insomnia lasted for and was it continuous? I am really struggling...

[Wwwdot]

Hi Krysagnes

It is a struggle and that’s because your body is having a rude, but much needed, awakening. My insomnia lasted about 6 months and it really only improved once I started focussing on treating my gut as I was suffering dreadful IBS and lack of appetite So I was mentally tired but physically quite agitated. It took a while for mind and body to synch .

Initially I found taking my B12 before bed helped as I experienced tiredness after a jab and as I improved and became physically more active I moved the jab to the morning so my tiredness at the end of the day helped me sleep. I listened to a lot of music and read novels and tried not to stress over it - which I inevitably did - but in time things worked out and I now sleep like a log!

I think the key is to accept your body is adjusting and to keep good notes as what may work for you now may not in the future and vice versa. Undoubtably stress about what is happening leads to insomnia - so managing that is key

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[Krysagnes in reply to Wwwdot]

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply, I really appreciate it. I have not had an injection for 5 weeks now as I am too scared in case my level is too high for me- as that's how I feel. My body seems to be rushing inside with too much stimulation...

[Wwwdot in reply to Krysagnes]

Hi Krysagnes

You seem to have an open minded approach as you are listening and observing and thinking about what your body wants. Don’t be afraid to try new ideas and keep a record of treatment, supplements and symptoms. I do think you can have too much B12 that you experience discomfort due to rapid change but too much B12 is not harmful as it’s not retained but expelled if not used. I don’t know if you are a member of PAS but it’s certainly worth joining and reading all the literature and supporting info. It will give you ideas to try and reassure you that you’re not alone.

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[PlatypusProfit8077]

I think I have just come through the insomnia phase - it was horrid. Feeling exhausted but unable to sleep plus if I got woken during the night (thanks puppies), it would take ages to get back to sleep

I’ve had just about 4 nights without being woken up at all and it’s been bliss. I usually do my injection at night because it wipes me out.

Try different things and write everything down! See if there’s a pattern