2007-03-27 15:47:53 · 3 answers · asked by mymy8040 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
B12 injections are given for B12 deficiency
As one poster correctly points out - they are given for a sort of anaemia.
Most people get sufficient B12 from their diet. B12 deficiency can result from an inadequate diet or after abdominal surgery that affects a part of the gut to do with absorption of B12.
The deficiency of B12 (cyanocobalamin) can lead to anaemia and neurological problems to do with peripheral neuropathy and demyelination of the spinal cord.
You should check with your doctor if you are feeling any of the following symptoms:
o Lethargy/Fatigue
o Shortness of breath
o Tingling or numbness in arms or legs
o Weakness of arms or legs
Your doctor can check your blood levels and check your B12 levels. If your B12 levels are low and you warrant injections, your doctor can arrange those for you too.
2007-03-27 15:55:48 · answer #1 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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What are vitamin b12 injections given for? Should I get one?
2015-08-18 08:04:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I no longer practise however I personally used vitamin b12 injections as I feel they work quicker into the blood system than a tablet. I was born with and affected liver inherent alcoholic family. Years of depression and medicated drugs and much study led me to achieving the right levels of b in my system to get rid of the doctors posion and have led a happy life ever since I now keep a permanent bottle of vit b 12 liquid in the fridge and as soon as I get cranky or stressed I up my levels for a while.
WHY DO YOU FEEL YOU NEED IT
2007-03-27 15:53:57 · answer #3 · answered by cobdenchick 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At the health store I work at we give these pills for energy they may also have other benefits but I am pretty it directly corresponds with atp which means energy and the reason why it's a shot is because it gets in your blood stream faster. i could be wrong...wouldnt be my first time but I am PRETTY damn sure im close to being right. It also is positive it helps fight infections
2007-03-27 15:56:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long does the injection last?
2017-01-31 12:37:18 · answer #5 · answered by Turtle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are given for a type of anemia.
2007-03-27 15:51:05 · answer #6 · answered by Go Cubs Go 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋