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Posted 8/29/2007 6:26 PM (GMT 0)
I got my first ever B-12 Injection Last Week.

WOW!!! Energy Up, Symptoms Down, Even Feel Much Better Mentally. yeah

I am missing parts of intestines which absorb B12 properly.

I have been using the B12 Oral Liquid Drops Everyday, but am now sold on the injections.

My pharmacist, who administered the shot, no script needed; said Once a Month.

I am going to push my G.I. to do these at my monthly visits.

I was wondering if anyone has these done sooner?

Thanks
Posted 8/29/2007 6:44 PM (GMT 0)
I've been getting them once a month for about 2 years. I've been thinking I need them more often cause I get a strange tingling in my scalp about 2 to 3 weeks after my shot and it doesn't go away until after my next shot. Had my blood work checked and sure enough, I need to bump up my shots to every 2 weeks. My husband gives them to me. I fill the syringe, he plunges it in. Technically I could do it myself, but I'm a chicken.

Unlike you, I never notice an increase in energy or decrease in symptoms. Just that the tingling stops and I sleep better. Where do you live that you don't need a Rx for the shots though? I have to have an Rx for the B12 and for the needles.
Posted 8/29/2007 9:35 PM (GMT 0)
Memphis, TN.

My local Krogers had a sign out, Ask Me about a B-12 shot 15$, no prescription needed.

They did say that a pharmacist must give the shot.

I did get to make her laugh though, as we went to a somewhat isolated area for the shot.
I jokingly started to pull my shorts down, and said which cheek?

Guess you had to be there as she was laughing so hard she sprayed her drink all over my shirt...

Take Care
Posted 8/29/2007 11:16 PM (GMT 0)
I just got my first B12 shot yesterday at the doctor's office after my 2nd Remicade treatment. I told my doc after the first treatment, I was a zombie and I asked for one.  So now they are giving me a prescription that I need to bring with me once a month so they can give it to me or they can show me how to do it.  So far so good!
Posted 8/30/2007 12:07 AM (GMT 0)
I've been giving myself b12 shots for about 6 mths now , my dr uped them to every 2 weeks, said it won't hurt that if you get extra in your system then you just pee it out anyway. Giving yourself is very easy once you get use to it . Good luck , Oh by the way I don't really feel any better after I get my shots either.  Colleen
Posted 8/30/2007 12:36 AM (GMT 0)
I would LOVE TO GET them. I almost started getting them back in 06'. I wish I wouldve known about them sooner...but now that I have a new GI I will definitely be asking
Posted 8/30/2007 12:37 AM (GMT 0)
Hi I've been giving myself B12 injection for over 13 years.
Posted 8/30/2007 1:11 AM (GMT 0)
I am currently taking the B12 shots. I love them too! I currently only take them once a month but think I need to up them to every 2 weeks. When I get them I notice I feel better within 24-48 hours.
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