How to get GP to order B-12 injections?

[Savvyme1]

I believe I would benefit from B-12 Injections.

How do I express this to my family Dr.?

[wedgewood]

You can only get B12 injections if you are deficient in Vitamin B12,Have you had a blood test that shows B12 deficiency ? . Do you have symptoms of B12,deficiency? ( look them up ) Also look up causes of B12 deficiency .

It’s just not enough for you to think that you might benefit from injections . There must be that definite medical reason for injections .from your doctor . They can be acquired privately at beaty clinics and some hairdressers without a medical reason , but at a high cost .

Best wishes .

[Savvyme1 in reply to wedgewood]

Thank you

[Hockey_player]

Get a blood test for your B12 levels. It is important to not take supplements for awhile before the test.

[wedgewood in reply to Hockey_player]

Good advice !

[wedgewood]

The founder of PAS has published an excellent book about B12 deficiency / pernicious Anaemia Available from Amazon . ( Martyn Hooper)

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[Nackapan]

B12 is not included on 'full bloods ' It's usually done with folate .

If you suspect a deficiency due to symptoms do ask yoor G.p for it to be done .

You will at least then have a level for your reference .

The G.p will use a serum B12 test.

Get Iron ,vit D and ferritin tested if you can .

Symptone dictate.

Most G.ps will want to use NHS robust labs. and can often only prescribe from 'in house ' testing.

As already mentioned don't supplement before blood test .

[Nackapan]

You should also be asked about your diet .Red meat

Eggs

Shell fish

Diary ard rich sources of B12.

If you are on another diet .

Or vegan you may well need B12 supplements..

Do get tested

Prevention much better .

I've been trying to get B12 on the agenda to be included on G.ps list to tick for bloods!

An absorbtiin problem mostly needs b12 injections .

[FlipperTD]

Scientist, not medic.

You don't say why you believe that B12 injections would help you. That would be a good starting point. If you need them then a prescription from a doctor based on sound reasoning is one way forward.

Using Beauty Clinics [aka Ugly Clinics] for B12 injections isn't something I'd recommend, but they have to make a living, don't they?

There are times when I feel that a stiff G&T would help me, but I can't get that on prescription.😜

[wedgewood]

Here’s the Martyn Hooper book that I referred to

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[Sleepybunny]

Hi,

These UK websites might have useful info.

Pernicious Anaemia Society (PAS)

pernicious-anaemia-society....

PAS have useful leaflets on their website.

pernicious-anaemia-society....

Pernicious anaemia is an autoimmune condition that can lead to b12 deficiency.

Another autoimmune condition that can lead to b12 deficiency is coeliac disease.

Coeliac UK

coeliac.org.uk/information-...

B12info.com

Lots of info on b12 deficiency and an interesting blog.

b12info.com/

The B12info.com website has a section on what to do next if you suspect B12 deficiency.

b12info.com/what-to-do-next/

B12d.org

They organise online talks about b12 deficiency and have monthly coffee mornings near Durham.

b12d.org/

The B12 Society

Has useful lists of symptoms and causes.

theb12society.com/

GUTS UK has lots of info on gut conditions

gutscharity.org.uk/

I'm not medically trained.

[OldUn78]

GP's In the UK will only prescribe b12 for 3 month intevals. I would like monthy but they will not allow it!

[wedgewood in reply to OldUn78]

Have you considered self injecting B12 . If you want to think about it, I will send you information. It is safe , easy and cheap ( about £2.00 , everything included b12 ampoule , needles , syringes and swabs . ( Members on this forum are all forced to self inject if GPs won’t prescribe often enough to keep symptoms at bay )

Let me know if you wish to consider self injecting

Best wishes ,