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Frequent b12 injections in arm becoming more painful - muscles irritated

I’ve been doing once a week b12 shots for a few months. I alternate arms. At first the pain from the shot was very mild. Lately over the last 3 shots, the pain...

I’ve been doing once a week b12 shots for a few months. I alternate arms. At fir...

Purplegirl2

•3 years ago

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B12 ampules online

Hi. I've been buying online from a German site for ages. They are now not delivering to the uk. Anyone had any luck elsewhere? I've tried to order from...

Hi. I've been buying online from a German site for ages. They are now not deliv...

Nrxx1234

•3 years ago

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Like button

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helvella

•3 years ago

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Newly diagnosed with low b12

Hi, I am new here :) I went for a blood test to check fertility as I have PCOS. I had a call from my Dr a week later saying: - my B12 is concerningly low at:...

Hi, I am new here :) I went for a blood test to check fertility as I have PCOS. ...

Squiggletree

•3 years ago

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Apologies, still not clear. Not PA but referring to 'functional B12 deficiency' only.

If a person is supplementing with B complex and B12 sublingually for a long time (and no renal problems) and undertakes an MMA test at this time, will the...

If a person is supplementing with B complex and B12 sublingually for a long ti...

Gillybean1

•3 years ago

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B12 and covid jab

Good morning everyone x I’m having a B12 injection at 2.pm today ( privately) then my 2nd covid jab at 3.30 . Should I be concerned regarding the two...

Good morning everyone x I’m having a B12 injection at 2.pm today ( privately) th...

Ginigg1964

•3 years ago

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Polka dots , anyone?

1 year into B12 deficiency diagnosis. Still out of control. Just curious if anyone else has recurring red- purple spots looking like a perfectly round deep...

1 year into B12 deficiency diagnosis. Still out of control. Just curious if anyo...

Nana321

•3 years ago

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Viens Burst on Impact!? Why?

Does anyone have issues with viens bursting or popping from sudden impact? If I bump my hands or fingers against something with even slight impact my viens...

Does anyone have issues with viens bursting or popping from sudden impact? If I ...

Cserwalt

•3 years ago

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B12 injections

Hi ..Iv noticed that I can get b12 injections from beauty places but is this ok as I thought b12 was prescription only ? Is this allowed

Hi ..Iv noticed that I can get b12 injections from beauty places but is this ok ...

Mike77

•3 years ago

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Why can health places sell b12

Hi just a question .since Iv been looking for vitamin b12 Iv notice a lot of health and beauty places advertise and do these as a treatment how is this...

Hi just a question .since Iv been looking for vitamin b12 Iv notice a lot of hea...

Mike77

•3 years ago

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Can anyone tell me how to manage pernicious anemia as my eyes are failing and my GP will not help.

please can anyone one help or tell me what to take or do about my eyes as i have pernicious anemia and the consultant at Moorefields messaged my gp and told...

please can anyone one help or tell me what to take or do about my eyes as i have...

xeena

•3 years ago

39 Replies

Unable to order B12 from Germany

Hi, it’s been a while but can anyone tell me if there is a problem with getting B12 fro Germany? I’ve tried Bodfeld and Versandapo and they seem to be saying...

Hi, it’s been a while but can anyone tell me if there is a problem with getting ...

Fiona2

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Will walking 1hour or light exercise ×3 per week deplete levels faster?

For those Well enough to return to this.....can this happen?. Will you need more frequent shots? I guess we are all different but it would be good to hear...

For those Well enough to return to this.....can this happen?. Will you need more...

WorkingProgress

•3 years ago

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Seeking help

New to site. 57 yrs old. Last year GP said b12 level was 52. I was so tired I could barely move. Lightheaded. Nauseated. Irritable. Ordered injections weekly...

New to site. 57 yrs old. Last year GP said b12 level was 52. I was so tired I co...

Nana321

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Am I overdoing it on the B12?

I know this question has been asked many times but I am full of doubts. I found out I was b12 deficient last summer, my levels were very low (24 pg/ml) despite...

I know this question has been asked many times but I am full of doubts. I found ...

Zeffy90

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Pernicious anaemia help

I was diagnosed with pernicious anaemia 40 years but a couple of years ago this young doctor said after a routin blood test I no longer had it and stopped my...

I was diagnosed with pernicious anaemia 40 years but a couple of years ago this ...

Hedgehogs15

•3 years ago

35 Replies

Negative reaction to multi use vials

Has anyone ever experienced any issues or adverse reactions to using multi use vials for b12??

Has anyone ever experienced any issues or adverse reactions to using multi use v...

Ctadds1

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Newbie

Hi Everyone I’m new to the forum following advice from my counsellor. I also suffer with chronic depression and low mood and was told this could be made worse...

Hi Everyone I’m new to the forum following advice from my counsellor. I also su...

SueBarr

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Shooting nerve pains. Healing? Or harming?

Been taking b12 1000mg for a wwek now and my tinnitus feels a lot quieter but I'm starting to get shooting nerve pains ...my bones feel sore inside like my...

Been taking b12 1000mg for a wwek now and my tinnitus feels a lot quieter but I'...

Hidden

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Results

Hi, Do you guys have any advice for these levels as injections have been withdrawn from my 15 year old daughter as they say she can take b12 by tablet form....

Hi, Do you guys have any advice for these levels as injections have been withdra...

Dogwalker123

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Intrinsic factor test and diagnosis

Hi guys, I'm new to the forum. Basically I've had all of the standard pernicious anaemia symptoms for about 2.5 years now, but not yet 'officially' diagnosed....

Hi guys, I'm new to the forum. Basically I've had all of the standard perniciou...

JSD100

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Raynaulds/Chilblains? Something else?

When I was diagnosed with PA 3 months ago I had swelling of my fingers & hand which has now moved to the other hand. I was given a course of AB's whilst...

When I was diagnosed with PA 3 months ago I had swelling of my fingers & hand wh...

LJH50

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Stomach issues

After reading another post, I thought I would ask about these stomach issues I have. I had gotten an inkling they might have been caused by the pernicious...

After reading another post, I thought I would ask about these stomach issues I h...

BethCam

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Where can I buy injectable B12 now??

Where can I buy injectable B12 now?? My usual supplier is in Germany (I'm in UK) and they no longer ship here :-( Ta very much Brexit!

Where can I buy injectable B12 now?? My usual supplier is in Germany (I'm in UK)...

GalDriver

•3 years ago

14 Replies

B12 NHS perscription change of manufacture

Today I collect my repeat B12 perscription. For years it have been Rotexmedica, Now I have Cobcalin-H Hydroxcobalamin made by Amdipharm. Both have 1 mg of...

Today I collect my repeat B12 perscription. For years it have been Rotexmedica, ...

carer999

•3 years ago

2 Replies

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Frequent b12 injections in arm becoming more painful - muscles irritated

B12 ampules online

Like button

Newly diagnosed with low b12

Apologies, still not clear. Not PA but referring to 'functional B12 deficiency' only.

B12 and covid jab

Polka dots , anyone?

Viens Burst on Impact!? Why?

B12 injections

Why can health places sell b12

Can anyone tell me how to manage pernicious anemia as my eyes are failing and my GP will not help.

Unable to order B12 from Germany

Will walking 1hour or light exercise ×3 per week deplete levels faster?

Seeking help

Am I overdoing it on the B12?

Pernicious anaemia help

Negative reaction to multi use vials

Newbie

Shooting nerve pains. Healing? Or harming?

Results

Intrinsic factor test and diagnosis

Raynaulds/Chilblains? Something else?

Stomach issues

Where can I buy injectable B12 now??

B12 NHS perscription change of manufacture

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