Self injecting

[Andypandy30]

Hi I have had a horrible time with two infections and antibiotics .I thought it was better to increase injections while I was on these but still feeling awful .getting bloods done at doctor today as feeling very anxious .I'm not sure if it's all the other vitamins like iron magnesium folate that could be low .I also had to I crease thyroxine from 75 to 100 around same time .hard to know what is what .should I stop B12 until I get these results . appetite isn't great and just generally unwell .I don't know what to do for the best

[Nackapan]

Antibiotics made me get 'old ' symptoms back.You won't decipher what's what untilbthd infections clear

[wedgewood]

I would not stop B12 injections .

When you have finished taking antibiotics , it would be good to treat your gut to some probiotics , to re-establish your stomach flora , which will have been upset by the anti-biotics.

There’s a large choice of how to do this Symprove a water based liquid , various makes of probiotic capsules or natural probiotics . ( Real yoghurt . kimchi , sauerkraut , and my favourite Kefir , preferably home -made , )

I hope that you are taking a daily 400 mcg folic acid tablet , or better still , plenty of folate rich fruit and veg I know it’s difficult if you have no appetite .

Sorry that you are feeling so unwell. Hope that your GP can help — Best wishes.

[B12again in reply to wedgewood]

One of the best things l did was to learn how to make Kefir, so easy and so good for the gut. Because it’s full fat milk kefir, I take my vitamin D with it and also mix my Magnesium Synergy powder in it. It can even be flavoured with fruit etc and even made into yogurt, haven’t done that yet though.

[wedgewood in reply to B12again]

I always make kefir with full fat organic milk . It’s so easy to make. And superior to shop bought . Kefir’s so called “grains “ are descendants of “grains “ from thousands of years ago! I find that fascinating ! Definitely have existed for over 4,000 years . Good idea to take your vitamin D with it .

[Cherylclaire Forum Support]

Just a thought, Andypandy - only because you mentioned appetite being poor. Have you been checked for Covid ? Just lately it is getting mentioned again, seems to have increased in cases although generally does not seem as strong as previously (glad to say).

I believe I had Covid a couple of times fairly recently - symptoms not as severe as before so did not recognise it as anything worse than perhaps flu -until loss of smell and taste, which lasted a few weeks. I am also better at getting better these days !

Worth ruling out.