injecting b12 yourself SELF INJECTION AT HOME ( can't believe I did it lol) #injection #howto #b12deficiency How to Use These 4

Manage expectations realistically

Patients who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should inform their healthcare provider

Once the day came, I was nervous and anxious, but Lauren and her staff were so friendly and calming that I knew I had made the right choice and was in great hands

Das Gupta R et al

Common indications include: Pernicious anaemia an autoimmune condition where the stomach cannot produce intrinsic factor, a protein necessary for B12 absorption [8] [9] Malabsorption disorders including Crohn's disease, coeliac disease, or following gastric surgery Strict vegan or vegetarian diets with confirmed deficiency though high-dose oral B12 may be sufficient if no malabsorption exists Certain medications such as metformin or proton pump inhibitors that may interfere with B12 absorption [9] [10] Neurological symptoms including peripheral neuropathy, memory problems, or balance difficulties related to deficiency Diagnosis should be confirmed through blood tests measuring serum B12 levels, full blood count, folate, and often anti-intrinsic factor antibodies