B12

So for the past week or so it has seemed like no meds were working. Pain pills, xanax, neurontin, nothing. Well yesterday I even took Loritab with absolutely no relief from them. And this morning's pain was horrendous and I took 15mg of Loritab, still no help. And usually I feel when they kick in and I didn't. So, I was sitting here watching TV and realized that I've forgotten to take my B12 shots since we moved (two weeks). So I had my hubby run and get the stuff and I gave myself a shot. Within 2 minutes I felt the Loritab kick in and the pain finally beginning to lessen. How crazy is that? I knew that B12 plays a huge part in absorbing things in your stomach like meds or vitamins. But man, I didn't know how much those shots helped and make a huge difference. Anybody else experience something like this?

Well, before I was on it...everyone just thought I had an extremely high tolerance...to everything. But I've also noticed that I cannot get drunk if I haven't had B12. I've never been drunk and I only have wine to relax me sometimes. But I've had a whole bottle before to try and relax and it didn't affect me in the least. Not that I recommend that. lol. I've also been told that B12 pills are useless. Only the liquid, disintegrating tabs or shots work because they get into your blood stream immediately. My old Fibro Dr said that most people with Fibro have a huge B12 deficiency and become malnourished without even realizing. You can still weigh 200 pounds but not be absorbing any vitamins. Quite interesting...but anyway, I've found that my meds work MUCH better or sometimes at all...with taking B12 twice a week. I'd go for it. Won't hurt you.

I wanted B12 shots months ago, by my old rheumy said no. This was after telling her I wanted to try a more natural approach instead of all the Rxs and she gave me Savella. I take 1000 mcg daily, but I think Im just wasting my money. The sublingual ones have sorbitol or mannitol in them, which I am not allowed (IBS reasons) so Ive been taking the regular pills. Im hoping that when I see my new rheumy next week (finally! Im so excited--is that crazy?) she will agree to let me try the B12 shots. Since my BF is diabetic, I figure he can give me the shots lol

I do not have a B12 deficiency but my doctor said he didn't have a problem with my taking B12 supplements.  I just haven't had the time to go get some.  BUT you do have to be careful.  These vitamins and supplements can hurt you...especially if you don't need them.  You might get good results with the supplements and not the shots. 

 

Here is a good link to see how vitamin B12 can help. 

 

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitamin-B12/NS_patient-vitaminb12/DSECTION=evidence

 

Sherrine

Let me know how the B6 works. I've never tried it.