Anyone ever had a B-12 shot?

supico1
supico1 Posts: 34
edited September 22 in Introduce Yourself
Hello Friends,

I was wondering if anyone had ever received a B-12 shot and did it help with energy? I am constantly tired and have
been previously diagnosed with anemia. People keep telling me I need to get B-12 shots. I haven't had a shot since I
was about 12, I hate pain. Have anyone ever had these shots? Where does the Dr. shoot you? and how painful is it?

Those are my main 3 questions. I'm also wondering if i can find this in a pill form and will it be as effective?

I'm a 50yr old and pretty healthy, I'm just tired all the time. Any suggestions on ways to increase energy naturally or
any natural supplements to help?

Any suggestions appreciated..

Thanks!

Replies

  • boomstick13s
    boomstick13s Posts: 70
    I used to get b-12 shots every month, I didn't think it was making a difference at the time, but when I stopped getting them I felt more tired. They do have b-12 pills, you can get them anywhere like Walgreens or Walmart.
  • ckmama
    ckmama Posts: 1,668 Member
    I would take a Multi B-100 slow release when I didn't feel I was getting it with food. I was sluggish and tired. I felt like it helped, but it does take getting used to see the bright color of your tee tee. LOL
  • onetxjewel
    onetxjewel Posts: 39 Member
    I have gotten them before and they were super painful! The doctor said he thought I may have been getting an allergic reaction...I didn't notice any difference though. :/
  • Geminieve24
    Geminieve24 Posts: 364 Member
    Yes, B-12 shot are great! A good source of your B12 vitamins. If you decide to take a supplement instead, try a food based vitamin product. Nature's way Alive brands and Rainbow light and Herbal Life make great supplements. B vitamins tend to run through the urine stream, so find a great product that has a great quality so that your body will absorb the supplement and not pass it through your system. Does that make sense? Typing real fast, gotta get to work!
  • CORTNEY5
    CORTNEY5 Posts: 87 Member
    Consider getting your thyroid checked, that is one of the major signs....
  • nora62662
    nora62662 Posts: 27
    A friend gets one every weeks and she loves it. She ie able to do so much more. Me, I drink protein shake for breakfast every moring. It helps build your muscle and gives a lot of energy. You might want to try that instead of the shots. Only 110 cal for breakfast. 27 grams of protein
  • Lithuria
    Lithuria Posts: 132
    A close friend of mine has been having b-12 shots as she has a b-12 deficiency. This helped with all her deficiency symptoms, fatigue and digestive issues she was having, but I can't see that if you weren't deficient how it would help you. Maybe before self prescribing medicine you should seek the opinion of a doctor and have some tests done? After all, it could be your symptoms are just down to something as innocent as lifestyle, or they could be down to something more sinister, especially as you say you've been diagnosed anaemic before. In the mean time if you think it will help b-12 supplements are pretty cheap to buy over the counter and certainly couldn't hurt if you think that is the problem, Iron too is good if you think it's to do with your anaemia. Good luck! :)
  • Chiquita_Banana
    Chiquita_Banana Posts: 500
    as a nurse i give b-12 shots, but the physician i work with only prescribes them if you have a true b-12 deficiency: pernicious anemia. they really shouldn't hurt, it goes in the deltoid or gluteal muscle. maybe get a work-up done at your doctor's office, vitamin d deficiency can also cause fatigue, and i have seen that this is the case in a majority of patients as well as a thyroid issue...lots of causes... just a thought
  • NatalieWinning
    NatalieWinning Posts: 999 Member
    Another solution to get more in your diet might be to try "naked" all natural "green machine" blended juice smoothie. This stuff has things I wouldn't normally find delicious and avoid if I can, but shouldn't avoid. Google it. Im a fan of eating your vitamines and nutrition instead of taking pills and supliments. Although I am a believer in Glucosamine :-)
  • alantin
    alantin Posts: 621 Member
    A friend of mine was diagnosed with anemia and he needed to take iron supplements. Actually, I think, they gave him hemoglobin straight to his vein because his levels were so dangerously low.

    He complained about constant wearyness too.
  • supico1
    supico1 Posts: 34
    Thanks for all the suggestions guys! I think getting some bloodwork done first is what I need to do... I don't wanna get these shots unless they are the last option. I didn't think about my thyroid, I better get that checked!
  • pkd1
    pkd1 Posts: 170 Member
    i used to get B12 shot once a week and yes i did notice a big difference, Now i take vitamin B complex and I LOVE IT! I take the kroger brand 50 tablets for $4. I feel it does give me alittle pep in my step
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