Symptoms returning in spite of b12 jab

[Mrsmr]

Hello everyone, anyone had similar? I've had a chest infection for 6 weeks, ended up on antibiotics. I had my 10 weekly jab at the surgery 2 weeks ago but still felt exhausted, gastric issues returned and painful knees, hips and thumb joints which I think are a reaction to the infection. I have just given myself an injection of b12 in the hope it will help. Thank you, I just needed a moan as well!!

[Nackapan]

I need more B12 when my body coping with a virus or dental work needing antibiotics.

[Mrsmr in reply to Nackapan]

Thanks nackapan. It just seems never ending at times!! I found it hard when I asked if I could have more frequent injections only to be told " you don't need them". Often doctors have their own agenda rather than looking at the person abd their symptoms

[Nackapan in reply to Mrsmr]

I agree .My surgery revised mine recently. Taking away my repeat prescription.

The reason when pushed .

Safety !

The advise they sought from a haematology online support said.;

My B12 2 weekly prescription will cause no harm.

So answered the safety concern!!

In 6+ years they had 2 neurologists condone the frequency too.

I feel they are hoping for a NO every time.

Or perhaps just covering their backs ..

Yes constantly being told to have less would be better ,you can't help at times to question it yourself .

It's the utilisation of any b12 stored in the liver that's misunderstood.

I also agree it's never ending.

I get weary trying to explain ongoing symptoms and b12 is a maintenence not a cure for most .

Thats not only to doctors !!

[pitney in reply to Nackapan]

totally agree

[Fluffyfloo in reply to Nackapan]

All the more reason we should forget this never ending battle and put all efforts into making B12 over the counter.

[Nackapan in reply to Fluffyfloo]

Oh yes. I think prescriptions easily got should help this though.

Thd scale of need more known .

More training

That will happen before otc considered 🤔

[HeartyGilly]

I always need an extra injection when I have an illness

[Mrsmr]

Thank you both for your replies. I admire your tenacity Nacapan, no mean feat when you are feeling so unwell.

[DiSews]

I hope your extra injection helps you, but don't be frightened to have more if that's what your body needs. Any extra stress - emotional, physical or mental- will naturally require more energy and subsequently more B12, besides all the other healing processes requiring the magical cobalamin! I was extremely ill at the end of 2023 and was treated disgracefully by the staff at the practice whenever I presented for more B12. I told my GP that I refuse to endure that indignity again and have only recovered because I now self inject based on what my body needs..... multiple times a day if required! We know it is safe to do so.

[Mrsmr in reply to DiSews]

Thanks Disews. I wish I had known my b12 was dropping. My problems all began after a hysterectomy and surgical menopause 25 years ago.!! Thanks to the forum I am aware of nitrosoxide in anaesthetic and taking charge of my own health. Take care.

[Nackapan in reply to Mrsmr]

Also hormonal changes.Menopause my trigger.

An oopherectomy my mums

[Country_Bumpkin87 in reply to Mrsmr]

Please expand on the niteous oxide used in anaesthesia & only general or also when sedation for locals etc?

Also where does everyone order their self inject b12 from- know my mum needs more at the moment plus gps removed her injections now just tablets making her worse!

Thanks

C xx

[Mrsmr in reply to Country_Bumpkin87]

I had hysterectomy 25 years ago.when nitrosoxide was commonly used. I had complications so was anaesthetised for 4 hours. I recovered well from the op but then crashed 6 weeks later. I have struggled for 20 years with neurological and gastric issues alongside debilitating fatigue.till I got b12 deficiency diagnosis. It is only this past 3 years when I started getting 10 weekly injections (after a fight with GP)! And obtaining my own b12 supply to self inject. I order from Apohealth. Wedgwood is wonderful at providing information about self injecting.look at her posts.Hope your mum gets appropriate treatment. Best wishes

[Nackapan in reply to Country_Bumpkin87]

Nitrous oxide depletes b12 as do anti acids like omprazamole .Alcohol

Other drugs deplete b12 .

Hormonal changes.

After giving birth levels drop sometimes the cause of ante natal depression

Age and less stomach acid

The list goes on ...

[Fluffyfloo]

You didn't take Levaquin by chance for the infection, did you? Because that could cause the symptoms you describe.

[Mrsmr in reply to Fluffyfloo]

No I haven't. Only amoxycillin.