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No I don’t think so.
No, because they are not giving B12 for medical purposes.
So they will just provide anyone who rocks up and pays with an injection?
What purposes is it for if not medical?
It is supposed to ‘boost your energy’. If you’ve got thirty quid they will inject you with 50p worth of B12.
So not worth it?
Or better than nothing?
If you have a B12 deficiency then it will do exactly the same as a jab from the doctor.
If you do not have a deficiency then it will do bugger all.
Not just your energy.
It also props up your immune system.
Will it improve brain fog.
No you don’t. I was going regularly before lockdown. Crazy isn’t it that you can’t but it over the counter or (in some cases) get it from your GP but they can sell it?!
Did you find it helpful?
I did yes. It stopped me needing to nap in the day and increased my energy levels.
Do they have insurance in case does have an anaphylactic reaction?
I know the one I was at was run by all ex nhs staff so I was confident they would be able to handle it.
thanks everyone.
the way I feel currently is it would be worth giving it a bash to see if it helps.
I have already been diagnosed with two conditions that cause brain fog (antiphospholipid syndrome and fibromyalgia)
I know from previous experience that my Gp practise is not very well versed on vitamin levels.
some years ago they tested me at my request, and I got the standard reply, they,re normal.
I requested a paper copy and found they were just within range,at the very bottom.
I recently started getting burning of the feet, and a quick look on google said could be diabetes or low B12
I got the GP to test for diabetes (all clear) as I knew they would be happy to do so, especially as I am overweight.
I decided to test B12 privately through superdrug, as if you are proven low on their test they will inject you.
My first test heomolysed, so they sent another.
I followed all the handy hints and tips on getting a good test, but my blood is so thick and sticky at present it was impossible.
For 12 years they were thinning my blood, but a couple of years ago they stopped.
the lab rang me when the second test was also heomolysed and asked if I had a blood disorder, and I explained about the APS.
the said well surely your on thinners then and I explained that I am two years of them and discharged.
I emailed my old consultant, but was not happy with his reply,but that's another matter.
So basically I am getting nowhere fast, and need to submit some coursework by November and brain fog is appalling, so I,m just kind of clutching at straws really.
I would have preferred to get tested, but I,m running out of time, and just want to get some mental clarity if possible
Lots of people are not comfortable self injecting without support and ordering b12 from seemingly random companies in Germany so yes it is reasonable bearing in mind premises, insurance, license costs etc. Of course if you are confident in what you are doing and don’t need support, there are cheaper options
At present I would not be comfortable self injecting.
That may change, and if it does, this page will no doubt be my first port of call for advice
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Donnabrain. To clarify...
The point here is that cosmetic companies who provide B12 injections are not regulated in the same way as those who provide B12 injections for medical purposes. In short, the German companies who supply vitamin B12 injections have to meet stringent medical and safety regulatory requirements to ensure that their products are appropriately produced, tested, and stored).
Those who provide B12 injections as a cosmetic 'service' are not required to meet those guidelines.
It’s also worth considering that in rare cases of anaphylactic reaction to B12 injections, a cosmetic company delivering B12 injections may not have the medical expertise, necessary equipment (or drugs) to undertaken appropriate resuscitation measures.
I'm not going to touch on the ethical and moral debate about the provision of B12 injections for medical purposes versus 'cosmetic' purposes since this is off-topic for this forum. Since these kind of discussions can descend into contentious and disagreeable discussion, hope you don't mind but I'm going to close your post to further replies.
It looks like you have the answers you needed but please do put up a new post if you need any further advice or help.
Good luck.
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