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Saw my LLMD yesterday...couple of new things :
got a magnesium shot and i am going to try b-12 shots for a month. Took one this morning...piece of cake!!!
curious what others experience is with the shots and what benefits they saw.
Dave
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B-12 shots (compounded, no preservatives, by the way) gave me more energy and helped a bit with peripheral neuropathy.
I did them off and on for a few years.
Needed to give it a few weeks each time to really see results - but they did help.
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I am seeing a vast improvement in energy. I take them 3 times a week (wish I could take them every day) and really notice a difference if I forget to take one.
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Why would a B-12 shot make me sleepy? I've tried at least 5 or 6 times and each time, I do not get ANY energy! All I get is SLEEPY!
I do 1cc of whatever it's called (starts with a "c") that my doctor prescribes. I've tried Metanx (sp?), the oral "activated" B-12 tablet and it does the same thing!
What do you think that's all about? My B-12 level has dropped over the last year (?) from the high 2000's to the low 300's right now.
I don't pee "red" after the shot, is that something that happens with everyone? I always look for even a tinge of red.........not there!
I just don't think it's getting into my tissue, even though the shot SHOULD! I'm thinking another Spectracell test is in order. I haven't done that in about 2.5 years. It showed I was low in B-12 and B-6.
Any thoughts? I kept thinking that a B-12 shot would do all kinds of things for me.........energy, help w/ my peripheral neuropathy, cognitive issues, etc. I'm really disappointed.
I want to do the Spectracell again and compare it to the last one before I try this nasal spray form of B-12. Anyone have luck with that?
Please suggest anything! Any ideas????
Thanks, terri3boys
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terri, You must be taking cyanocobalamin. I take hydroxocobalamin but would like to take Methylcobalamin which is the preferred form because it doesn't have to be converted.
Do you give your shots intramuscularly or under the skin?
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I feel better mentally as well as have a bit more energy on the B12.
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Yes - take methycobalomin B-12, with no preservatives. You need it compounded from a special pharmacy.
(And, yep, it'll make you pee red! ...I also had small kool-aid colored stains on the skin where the shot went in at times.)
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