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Posted 6/22/2011 5:09 PM (GMT 0)
I just go a call from my intergative doc and was told my Vit B-12 is low and I 'l need to start getting shots every 3rd day.

First of all I hate needles. Second of all teh pharamist mention about givign the shot in the belly button?  I heard there's other way to adminstier it but th einjection is the most effecient way.

Is ther anyone else who are doing Vit B-12 shots? Could you share your experiences as this is all new to me. 

I'm hoping there are other area othe than the belly button to do the shots and worry about the hazzards of disposing of needles. Also has anyone experienced side effects?

Posted 6/22/2011 5:12 PM (GMT 0)
I don't think I could handle a shot in the belly button either. I guess if you have no choice, and it's going to help, you will have to endure the pain. You know, I used to be very scared of needles and since being on 6mp and having so many problems with my blood counts dropping, I've had to have blood drawn every other week or more and now I don't care. I can handle a blood draw, an injection is another story. That may take some getting used to.
Posted 6/22/2011 7:36 PM (GMT 0)
I give mine to the upper thigh or shoulder. I never heard the belly button, that's crazy! The upper thigh is easy, kinda meaty and easy.
Posted 6/22/2011 8:55 PM (GMT 0)
@Peace&Harmony

The best way for the body to absorb B12 is through DMSO.

Crush B12 tablets and mix with DMSO and apply the mixture preferably on the abdomen. It's more effective than B12 shots
Posted 6/23/2011 12:44 PM (GMT 0)

Found an interesting article on DMSO.  I never heard of it until now. Interesting that this is used as an anti-inflamatory for UC in studies but the FDA won't approve it. 

http://www.dmso.org/articles/information/muir.htm

Just heard back from my friend in medical reasearch. He said DMSO "is a terrible idea given so many better choices.  Kidney damage is the first concern, don't sweat the pain issue.  It is commonly given to animals that don't live long anyway such as race horses.  It will certainly do more harm than good."

 

Posted 6/23/2011 12:59 PM (GMT 0)
I have never had to do these injections but if you can find another alternative to the belly then do it! Shots in the abdomen and belly button hurt like crazy. When I was in the hospital, every morning and night they would give me a heparin shot in my belly to prevent blood clots. Oh boy did they hurt.

As for the needles, you can ask for a Sharps container and when you are thru, you can give it to your doctors office to dispose of.
Posted 6/23/2011 1:19 PM (GMT 0)
they have it in a liquid form at the health stores..you just drop it under your tounge. you might be really low though...best of luck im sure you will be ok.
Posted 6/23/2011 7:38 PM (GMT 0)
i use the nasal spray. works fine.
Posted 6/23/2011 9:44 PM (GMT 0)
I've been doing B12 shots for 10+ yrs and I would NEVER inject myself in the belly button! That is crazy! OUCH
Your pharmacist can give you one of those orange sharps containers for your used syringes. I think the shots really work...good luck to you
Posted 6/24/2011 2:56 AM (GMT 0)
whoa! belly button?! that's crazy. I do injections monthly in my upper thigh. Ask for the smaller gauge needles at the pharmacy--it'll be in your leg longer but won't hurt as much. I personally LOVE the B12 shots! My GI said I could stop them and when I went, "No!" he laughed and said he gets that response a lot. They help many people. Good luck!
Posted 6/25/2011 12:12 AM (GMT 0)
Just picked up my short and had the pharmacist showed me how to do it. Wasn't too bad. It wasn't the belly button but the belly. She had me grab some of the fat and insert the needle in. It's supposed to get released under the skin. It hurts worst doing it into the muscle and since I've lost so much weight I only have some fat around my abdominal.

The only thing that hurt was pulling it out. OUCH! I got to remember to hold the skin down tight so not to get pinched!

So has anyone gotten any side effects from B-12?
Posted 6/25/2011 3:36 PM (GMT 0)
I have never heard of B-12 in the belly button! Time for a second opinion on that issue!
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