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Intramuscular vs subcutaneous administration

Earlier today I posted a guess about IM vs SC administration of B12. I decided to so some looking around and found this paper -...

Earlier today I posted a guess about IM vs SC administration of B12. I decided t...

fbirder

•8 years ago

21 Replies

Had my shot of B12 last week & I've had no boost what so ever 👎

Hi there I had my B12 injection last week, I managed to get it a week earlier, thinking to myself yes I'll get a boost, I was wrong 👎 I've had no boost, my...

Hi there I had my B12 injection last week, I managed to get it a week earlier, t...

Jacqueline_J

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Is this anemia or not?

Is this anemia or not? Hi all, I am hoping someone can help me? I have severe Health anxiety and I opted for a blood test online last week, just a brief...

Is this anemia or not? Hi all, I am hoping someone can help me? I have severe H...

Kayanne1980

•8 years ago

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Intra muscular or sub-cut?

I'm confused about how different forms of b12 can be injected can anyone clarify please? I've always self injected methyl sub-cut but in order to more easily...

I'm confused about how different forms of b12 can be injected can anyone clarify...

Grifter

•8 years ago

21 Replies

Tsh of 2 what does it mean?

i asked for my last thyroid test and they had only checked tsh havent a clue on all this levels were 0 - 5 i think and i was 2 it sounds ok but any advice?

i asked for my last thyroid test and they had only checked tsh havent a clue on ...

123harry

•8 years ago

4 Replies

B12 Methylcobalamin

Interested in . . . * Sources of injectable 5000mgc Methylcobalamin. * What forms (i.e. powder) can be converted to injectable?

Interested in . . . * Sources of injectable 5000mgc Methylcobalamin. * What fo...

redbird1946

•8 years ago

10 Replies

B12 is 110, D is < 7 and anemia

Hi, My B12 level came back as 110, and my D is less than 7 (I'm guessing they couldn't measure it?), and, of course, I'm anemic. I'm now giving myself weekly...

Hi, My B12 level came back as 110, and my D is less than 7 (I'm guessing they c...

GigiWA

•8 years ago

24 Replies

Injection mark...

This was an inch long... Didn't hurt doing the injection but this is the mark it left.. I'm never sure I get the muscle as I have chubby thighs :0... This is...

This was an inch long... Didn't hurt doing the injection but this is the mark it...

scorpiojo

•8 years ago

19 Replies

nowhere to turn

i'm sat here on my own after being runaround so much that ive gave in.still no b12 shots of even perscribed a single vitamin.a cant even concentrate long...

i'm sat here on my own after being runaround so much that ive gave in.still no b...

flatoutcooper

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Anyone recommend a good probiotic?

I've been taking ACV and Betaine for stomach problems including low stomach acid and IBS which have worked really well. I haven't taken any anti-acids for...

I've been taking ACV and Betaine for stomach problems including low stomach acid...

shipscat

•8 years ago

23 Replies

B12 deficiency - newly diagnosed

Hi I am new to this forum Recently been diagnosed with B12 deficiency it is 135. I am 76 and have been having symptoms for over 15 years first referred to...

Hi I am new to this forum Recently been diagnosed with B12 deficiency it is 135....

Lizzy86

•8 years ago

10 Replies

dry hair with flaky scalp

anyone else find that their hair is like straw with no shine? I've always had dry hair and its also curly. If I use conditioner i find it just causes my...

anyone else find that their hair is like straw with no shine? I've always had d...

shipscat

•8 years ago

4 Replies

Too much b12

I was on 6 weekly hydro injections from doctor which wasn't sufficient. Eventually through help on this forum i purchased my own ampules from Amazon Germany....

I was on 6 weekly hydro injections from doctor which wasn't sufficient. Eventual...

littlecarol

•8 years ago

19 Replies

Finally diagnosed with pernicious anaemia

After a year long struggle, I finally have my pernicious anaemia diagnosis and have begun treatment. But I'm not finding any improvement so far. The other...

After a year long struggle, I finally have my pernicious anaemia diagnosis and h...

janetmenzies

•8 years ago

17 Replies

Invisible

After a year of suffering, I have finally been diagnosed with PA and begun treatment, with no effect so far. I'm trying to be patient, I don't know how long...

After a year of suffering, I have finally been diagnosed with PA and begun treat...

janetmenzies

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Feeling like a zombie, no energy

Afternoon everyone, weather has been lovely this last week but I'm feeling awful. Got my leaky ear sorted out but its still a bit like a swamp so waitng for...

Afternoon everyone, weather has been lovely this last week but I'm feeling awful...

Bentleyboo

•8 years ago

4 Replies

shock horror!!

saw the neurologist last night - he cant seem to stop the terrible pain In my legs and feet and so has changed his diagnosis from PA to severe b12 deficiency...

saw the neurologist last night - he cant seem to stop the terrible pain In my le...

jillc39

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Normal rate of absorption?

Hello everyone, I hijacked a post yesterday to speak about my son who has B12 issues; i got his results back and his B12 level has gone from 156 to 190 in the...

Hello everyone, I hijacked a post yesterday to speak about my son who has B12 is...

expatkerry

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Heart palpitations

Hey all I haven't posted in awhile because I was doing better. I had my b12 retested and my thyroid rechecked. I found out the results Monday. I've had heart...

Hey all I haven't posted in awhile because I was doing better. I had my b12 rete...

Ithinkimdying

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Worried about daughter

My 19 yr old daughter is showing symptoms of PA just like myself. (You can read my earlier posts ) Her recent bloods came back normal , no action required...

My 19 yr old daughter is showing symptoms of PA just like myself. (You can rea...

Kapat1

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Where can b12 by bought over the counter?

Hi, as it's the summer holidays I'm thinking of enlisting friends and family to buy some b12 for me whilst on their holidays. However, I'm not sure which...

Hi, as it's the summer holidays I'm thinking of enlisting friends and family to ...

Grifter

•8 years ago

26 Replies

Vitamin D - New Recommendations

BBC Breakfast yesterday had an item about Vitamin D and how some new recommendations suggest we should all be taking it as a supplement -...

BBC Breakfast yesterday had an item about Vitamin D and how some new recommendat...

fbirder

•8 years ago

21 Replies

Not yet feeling the benefit of B12

I'm about to set off to the surgery to get my last loading injection (6 in total). I can't say I feel much different except my tongue isn't as sore as it was....

I'm about to set off to the surgery to get my last loading injection (6 in total...

sue_higgins54

•8 years ago

7 Replies

Feeling confused

Hi guys I have been sent a link from the lovely guys on thryoid forum although I have multipule nodules I believe that my fatigue, headaches,aching joints ect...

Hi guys I have been sent a link from the lovely guys on thryoid forum although I...

Sarahp41

•8 years ago

9 Replies

Concerns

Hello all. I'm concerned about my daughter whos b12 blood test came back as 148. The GP approved loading doses over two weeks, the GP said after the loading...

Hello all. I'm concerned about my daughter whos b12 blood test came back as 148....

1lolabear

•8 years ago

5 Replies

ILLEGAL

An elderly friend of mine has had b12 injections fairly regularly from her gp although no b12 deficient diagnosis made - just to perk her up. BUT yesterday she...

An elderly friend of mine has had b12 injections fairly regularly from her gp al...

jillc39

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Guardian asking about online pharmacies

Someone who buys their B12 online might be interested in responding to this -...

evilellie

•8 years ago

16 Replies

PA test after loading doses...Help?

Hi all, I had an appointment with my GP yesterday as a follow up after my loading doses. (A little background, I had a B12 blood test done and was told my...

Hi all, I had an appointment with my GP yesterday as a follow up after my loadi...

Rachel-285

•8 years ago

9 Replies

B12 and folate results

Hi, I might be overly concerning myself but my folate is dropping and I haven't retained my b12 level. I take Jarrows b12 5000mcg and Solgar high potency b...

Hi, I might be overly concerning myself but my folate is dropping and I haven't ...

misslissa

•8 years ago

5 Replies

Flu first time in 10 yrs

I've just got the flu do I need to see dr as I have pernicious anemia?

margie70

•8 years ago

1 Reply

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All posts for July 2016

Intramuscular vs subcutaneous administration

Had my shot of B12 last week & I've had no boost what so ever 👎

Is this anemia or not?

Intra muscular or sub-cut?

Tsh of 2 what does it mean?

B12 Methylcobalamin

B12 is 110, D is < 7 and anemia

Injection mark...

nowhere to turn

Anyone recommend a good probiotic?

B12 deficiency - newly diagnosed

dry hair with flaky scalp

Too much b12

Finally diagnosed with pernicious anaemia

Invisible

Feeling like a zombie, no energy

shock horror!!

Normal rate of absorption?

Heart palpitations

Worried about daughter

Where can b12 by bought over the counter?

Vitamin D - New Recommendations

Not yet feeling the benefit of B12

Feeling confused

Concerns

ILLEGAL

Guardian asking about online pharmacies

PA test after loading doses...Help?

B12 and folate results

Flu first time in 10 yrs

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Latest poll

How Often do you feel you actually need your B12 injection?

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