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And would I be able to do this at home by myself (or boyfriend). Would my doctor let me?
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treepatrol
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with insurance its like 2.00 syringes and 6.00 for b12 juice a month
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cactus
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My ins co-pay is more than tree's... bummer. I pay $14 for the syringes and $48 for the shots.
Yes, you do it at home - it's not too bad. And your boyfriend can do it, or you can do it. Either way.
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My doctor prescribed methylcobalamin without preservative, pre-filled syringes. These have to be compounded and cost $120 per month.
I have prescription compounding coverage but my insurance company (HealthNet) says b12 is medically not necessary.
I have a low red blood cell mass and low blood volume and some alternative lab test results that indicate that I need B12 so I'm fighting them on this.
If I don't win then I'll see about getting a cheaper prescription.
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My copay is $10 and the vial lasts me about 2-3 months. Depends upon how lousy I feel. I don't have a set regimen of when I take the shots.
Get your syringes at WalMart or Costco.
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I got regular B12 shots--not covered by insurance--in a vial, for about $5.00, for ten shots.
I paid about 32 cents--sometimes a penny more or less, for each syringe. Call around. Maybe check at independant pharmacies for prices.
Regular B12 shots--cobalaman (sp?)--must be converted by the body into methyl B12. Methyl B12 shots are the cadillac. Methyl B12 needs to be compounded.
I paid something like $68.00 for a months worth, at 1cc daily. (Actually I did two vials over three months.)
One source for methyl B12 is College Pharmacy in Colorado Springs, CO. The vial is shipped next to an ice pack.
I noticed good help with the methyl B12 as far as helping to heal neurological things.
I noticed no help with the regular B12. However, I was never low in it, so that's probably why.
Anyone can give B12 shots--you or your boyfriend. Ask your doctor how to give the shots.
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Cyanocobalamin, which is regular B12 is about $5-10 bucks for enough to last you several months. I used to get a large bottle and with 1-2 shots per week it lasted a few months.
Methylcobalamin B12 is much better as far as helping with energy and stamina, and it must be compounded. That costs about $100/month depending on your pharmacy. It will make your urine turn pink, a normal and expected reaction. Great results with this stuff.
I fyou need a place to order it try Fallon Wellness Pharmacy, in Latham, NY. They do all mail orders and it arrives in a cooler for you all pre-filled.
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Mine are methylcobalamin, no preservatives, too. For the safe of clarity.
I get them compounded, but fill the syringes myself.
My ins is covering some of the cost, at least.
They do seem to help.
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I get my methylcobalamin preserve-free and pre-filled syringes from Hopewell Phar in NJ. They ship it on ice (you have to keep methyl b12 in the fridge). My insurance covers it. I will say that the cost via non-insurance (b/c I wasn't sure if it would cover it) is cheaper than other places I've called.
Yes, you can do them at home by yourself, or your boyfriend could easily do them for you. There are a couple of places to inject it- ask you doc about the best one for you.
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Thank you everyone for the info I actually just went to my LLMD today and she said I had very low b12 levels so suggested me taking the shots before I even had a chance to say anything. She said shes getting it from a compounded pharmacy with the syringes already filled. Hopefully it will bring some relief. =)
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