Question 1

can a 1ml dosage of vitamin b12 combined with 1ml vitamin b complex combined together in an injection cause nerve damage on the left lobe of a person's face.

regards 
molefe?

Accepted Answer

NO (unless...): B12 and B complex are often combined together and are extremely safe.  I've given this combo to many people and the only side effect I've seen is temporary pain at the injection site.Of course I always give in in the hip region or arm. 
The only way I could see this happening is if it was actually injected into the person's face and damaged a nerve, but it should always be given in a large muscle.

Question 2

have vitamin b12 deficiency, and was told to start taking daily high dose oral supplements (injections not practical). so many options! what's best?

Accepted Answer

Try sublingual tabs: Try the sublingual tablets, then get  your levels tested in 3-6 months. Place the tablet beneath your tongue/allow it to dissolve.Can be taken with /without food.Heavy alcohol intake can decrease the effectiveness of this medication. Talk with you doctor if you are drink alcohol on a regular basis.  B12 also available in tablet / nasal forms. B12 found in meat, fish, liver cheeses/milk. Take car.

Question 3

nutritionist told me to take vitamin b12 to help me sleep. will it work? and is 2500mcg sublingual form too large a dosage? thankyou

Accepted Answer

It depends, no: When someone has insomnia B12 is not the first treatment that comes to mind, but B12 is needed for our bodies to make melatonin which helps regulate sleep, so if you are deficient in B12 then taking it can improve sleep. 2500 mcg is totally safe; only a small fraction of B12 is absorbed no amount of B12 is known to be toxic. See http://bit.Ly/1hlbiaz for more on B12 deficiency.

Question 4

it has been suggested that i take vitamin b12 because the bottoms of my feet feel numb but they aren't.  i do not have diabetes.  what dosage?

Accepted Answer

B12: You should not take vitamin B12 withut getting evaluated for numbness of your feet.You should have b12, methymelonic acid levels and if you are found to be deficient in vit B12 then you need to be treated either with injectable vitb12 or nasal spray in therapeutic dases followed by maintainance doses, the numbness may due to other causes.

Question 5

how long does one injection of vitamin b12 last?

Accepted Answer

Usually 1 month: For severe deficiency, initially the shots may be daily/weekly. Once levels stable, they are usually given im monthly.

Question 6

how long does it take a vitamin b12 injection to take effect?

Accepted Answer

Take effect?: I'm not sure what you mean by 'take effect.'  the only indication for vitamin B12 injection is for people with severe B12 deficiency or those who are unable to absorb B12 from their diet. That applies to very few people. If you're being given B12 injections for 'energy, ' you should be aware that's it's a commonly administered placebo.

Question 7

i am 68 years old - are vitamin b12 injections a good thing going forward?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin b12 : Vitamin b12 (b12)  is needed by the body for several things, but most noted as a needed nutrient for the nervous system. It is not common to have a  b12 deficiency if you eat animal products like eggs and meat. A B12 deficiency can also occur if you can't absorb B12.  B12 injections are needed in rare cases when your body can't absorb B12. There no other reason for a b12 injection

Question 8

i took vitamin b12 1000mcg on may 28th how long does it take for b12 too get out of the body fully so i can take a lower dose 250mcg.

Accepted Answer

Wrong question: Why ask this? There is no toxic dose of B12. You will absorb only a tiny fraction of these very large doses.  Why are you taking it? Most of the time 250 will be about the same as 1000. You can take the 250mcg any time.Since this is in many foods and is even produced by intestinal bacteria, a clinical deficiency occurs only in special circumstances. Vegan diet. Long term use of PPI or H2 blocker s

Question 9

vitamin b12 went from 120 to 113. i have to have b12 injections. 1inj 3 times per week for 2 weeks then 1inj every 3 months. is this permanent or not?

Accepted Answer

Need more : It seems that you are not getting enough vitamin B12 supplementation; otherwise you would see an improvement. You can also follow the MCV which should be decreasing toward the normal range...

Question 10

can vitamin b12 injections cause increased appetite?

Accepted Answer

Only psychologically: It has a very powerful placebo effect. It is often STILL used for that in people who don't have any reason to take it. They report increased well being.. and that would include increased appetite

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Can a 1ml dosage of vitamin b12 combined with 1ml vitamin b complex combined together in an injection cause nerve damage on the left lobe of a person's face. regards molefe?

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Have vitamin b12 deficiency, and was told to start taking daily high dose oral supplements (injections not practical). so many options! what's best?

A member asked:

Nutritionist told me to take vitamin b12 to help me sleep. will it work? and is 2500mcg sublingual form too large a dosage? thankyou

A member asked:

It has been suggested that i take vitamin b12 because the bottoms of my feet feel numb but they aren't. i do not have diabetes. what dosage?

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How long does one injection of vitamin b12 last?

A member asked:

How long does it take a vitamin b12 injection to take effect?

A member asked:

I am 68 years old - are vitamin b12 injections a good thing going forward?

A member asked:

I took vitamin b12 1000mcg on may 28th how long does it take for b12 too get out of the body fully so i can take a lower dose 250mcg.

A member asked:

Vitamin b12 went from 120 to 113. i have to have b12 injections. 1inj 3 times per week for 2 weeks then 1inj every 3 months. is this permanent or not?

A member asked:

Can vitamin b12 injections cause increased appetite?

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