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I have low b12 since a year taking tablets didn't help me. For taking b12 injections is doctor prescription is needed?

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Dr. K V Harish General Physician | Visakhapatnam

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On taking oral medication if b12 levels doesn't improve probably their is malabsorption of b12 which requires evaluation. Yes prescription is required for injections , plz consult for the same. ... Read More

I need B12 INJECTIONS for few days at my home. Does anyone in lucknow provide this service at home ?

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

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I wanted to know if I can take B12 injections on my own. The attached is which I need to take on alternate days for 5 inj

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Dr. Harsh D. Shah Diabetologist | Mumbai

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First of all madam you need to know what are your current levels of Vitamin B12 Depending on that we decide how many we need to take Also usually we recommend it to be taken once a week and by a regis ... Read More

My b12 is 135 . Can I avoid to take b12 injections. And continue with b12 tablets. As I don't want to go outside due to pandemic.

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Dr. Khushboo General Physician | New Delhi

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Doctor prescribed me B12 shots/ for 5 weeks. I completed this course but i read on a website that suddenly stoping injection can cause low b12 Should I keep taking injection? Or should I take multivitamin?

Asked for Male, 17 Years 520 Views v

Dr. Dineshvarma Diabetologist | Rajahmundry

Follow ur docs advice.. ... Read More

Can vitamin b12 injections be taken during periods/menstruation?

Asked for Female, 30 Years 501 Views v

Dr. Prateeksha B S Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Bangalore

Yes you can take it during menstruation ... Read More

Doctor has prescribed me b12 injection in a different city. Do I need to take an appointment with someone or how is it

Asked for Female, 35 Years 52 Views v

Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

No need of appointment. Gon get inj if u have prescription. ... Read More

Im taking b12 injection in alternate days during this b12 injection course can i consult Homeopathy doctor ?

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Dr. Vishal Lodha Homoeopath | Jaipur

I n homeopathy good medicine for B 12 deficeancy ... Read More

I got 6 B12 injections in February last year and 7 more in November, but my B-12 level is still a bit low. So, I am thinking about taking 7-8 more now. I am not too comfortable with oral medicines as I vomit them out at times and even forget taking them. That's why I prefer injections. Please suggest if I should go ahead.

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Dr. Praveen Lohote General Surgeon | Pune

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Better consult Dr like me or expert. dplcare.in ... Read More

Hi, I have been prescribed to take B12 injections. I have already taken two in my buttocks as it was prescribed and they are just too painful. So, can I take the remaining four on my hand or should I continue with buttocks and if I should continue with buttocks, please give me some tips to be followed while taking them to reduce pain

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Dr. Rishabh Jindal General Physician | Faridabad

Buttocks is the least painful part. It can be given on upper arm but that won'tbe any less painful. If not more. ... Read More

My Vitamin B12 level is 78.31 pg/ml .. please suggest me what should I do . I have to take injection?

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Dr. Ankita Gahlot Obstetrician | Bangalore

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Your B12 level of 78.31 is below the standard reference range on this report, so it does need correcting. Whether tablets or an injection are the right route depends on how low it is and why. ... Read More

My Vitamin B12 is low. Long back I took weekly injection. I forgot the name, what is the name of the injection I should take ? Thanks Kailash

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Dr. Ankita Gahlot Obstetrician | Bangalore

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The exact brand and strength of a B12 injection depends on how low your level is now and how long you need to correct it. ... Read More

Hi doctors recently i was diagnosed with border line b12 my hb is 13 & ferritin levels doctor prescribed me nurokind1500 injections my ferritin is 18 where lab range is 6-137 I am a vegetarian i read somewhere taking b13 reduce more ferritin am getting scared now Is it true if we take b12 feritin will reduce ?

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Dr. Yuvraj Arora Monga General Physician | Delhi

Ferritin levels may go down Dònt worry about that U may add Iron supplements also for 6-8 week period ... Read More

My Vitamin B12 is 1004.. anything to worry about.. and I don't use any injections or supplements.. anything serious.. what should be done

Asked for Female, 33 Years 68 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Hello Doctors, how many b12 injection doses required and what is the frequency of dose if b12 reading is 120

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Ms. Rupali Arora Dietitian/Nutritionist | Delhi

A Vitamin B12 level of 120 pg/mL is considered low, and supplementation is required. However, the exact number of injections and frequency is decided by a physician, as it depends on the cause of defi ... Read More

At what time we have to take vitamin b12 tablet... Either tablet or injection, which one is best... duration of course?

Asked for Male, 33 Years 1422 Views v

Dr. Chaithra H General Physician | Bangalore

Meconerv once a day for 30 days ... Read More

Vitamin b12 gives numbness like needle pin in hands and legs is this anything to worry because I m on injection of b12?how much time it wil take to cover injection of b12

Asked for Female, 27 Years 401 Views v

Dr. Omkar Deepak Choche General Physician | Mumbai

Injection B12 is mostly given to recover the rapidly decreasing hemoglobin. Ideally 4-6 doses are enough to recover. Feel free to consult further, to opt for better management of the condition ... Read More

Hello, I was having vitamin b12 178 and vitamin d3 26. I have taken 5 injectuon of vitamin b12 weekly once and d3 injection in 2 in 10 days of gap. Last vitamin d3 injection is 9th August and Last injection of B12 is on 21 Augsut However I am feeling both hand pain and general weakness and nausea from last 1 week. please suggest is it due to inje

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Asked for Male, 32 Years 529 Views v

Dr. Rajyashree Rai Hajela General Physician | Bhopal

These are the basic side effects of taking vitamin injections. You can take medicine if it’s bothering your daily activities. Consult if you need to know about which medication to take. ... Read More

Hi doctor, is it possible to see a side effect of an injection after 2weeks. I have done vitamin b12 and vitamin d shot After 2 weeks I started seeing a bump like rash which got bigger on both arm ( shoulder)

Asked for Female, 29 Years 788 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

My Vitamin b12 was low hence took b12 injection "b12 PFS 1500" for 3 weeks. Today when I checked b12 it is showing 1319. Hence what to do lower my b12 level. I am very much tensed on it. Please help me on this.

Asked for Male, 29 Years 202 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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I have to take 5 shots of b12 and d3 for 8 weeks. After 1 d3 and 2 shots of b12 i am feelings that both the injection sites have developed a hard lump painful only when touched. Is it common..?? After a b12 shot i am taking b12 on alternate days

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Dr. Manoj Kumar Gupta General Physician | Greater Noida

No, need to check the injection sites for any indurations ... Read More

My vitamin b12 level is 267. But doctor Is suggesting b12 injection for me for 4 weeks.should i take oral medicine or injection

Asked for Female, 31 Years 509 Views v

Dr. A.K.Choudhary General Physician | Sitamarhi

Yes u can take oral medicine ... Read More

My b12 is 230pg/ml and vitamin d is 20 Should i take b12 injections or not . What treatment is good for vitamin d injection or oral tablet I am fine with injections

Asked for Male, 21 Years 141 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar Gupta General Physician | Greater Noida

Take tablets . Injections not needed ... Read More

Does HCG injection is given after ovulation for IUI treatment? What are the benefits of HCG injection

Asked for Female, 27 Years 121 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Dr gave me vitcofol 2ml injection 5 doses in alternate days .I took 4 but couldnot take the fifth one .Its already 4 days after my last dose .Can I take the last dose now .My vitamin level is 154

Asked for Male, 24 Years 376 Views v

Dr. P Umamageshwari Diabetologist | Chennai

Yes. You can take it even now ... Read More

Respected Doctors, I consulted a physician for B12 deficiency. My B12 is 148. Doctor suggested 5 Nervijen injections on alternate day. And some tablets after that. One other physician had prescribed a multivitamin for 1 month. I am confused with these 2 different suggestions. My query is do I need injections? Or tablet is sufficient? Can you

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Asked for Male, 38 Years 597 Views v

Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

Inj bhi hai Or tab mecobalamine1500mcg(neurokind Od) One at night for two months. Which is convenient u can go for that. Add salad, fruits must be continued. ... Read More

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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Asked for Male, 32 Years 28 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

I am deficient in B12. B12 was 136 in the last month and started vitcofol injections. took 7inj so far. but leg pain is still there. how much time it will take to recover from B12 defeciency?

Asked for Male, 45 Years 220 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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My mom is pre diabetic and she has taken 5 injections of b12 in February due to issue with absorption. My question is how to maintain this ? 1 injection a month would work ?

Asked for Female, 54 Years 138 Views v

Dr. Chaithra H General Physician | Bangalore

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Yes....you can take once a month for 1 year . Once a year for life long. . ... Read More

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B12 injections benefits

I have low b12 since a year taking tablets didn't help me. For taking b12 injections is doctor prescription is needed?

I need B12 INJECTIONS for few days at my home. Does anyone in lucknow provide this service at home ?

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

I wanted to know if I can take B12 injections on my own. The attached is which I need to take on alternate days for 5 inj

My b12 is 135 . Can I avoid to take b12 injections. And continue with b12 tablets. As I don't want to go outside due to pandemic.

Doctor prescribed me B12 shots/ for 5 weeks. I completed this course but i read on a website that suddenly stoping injection can cause low b12 Should I keep taking injection? Or should I take multivitamin?

Can vitamin b12 injections be taken during periods/menstruation?

Doctor has prescribed me b12 injection in a different city. Do I need to take an appointment with someone or how is it

Im taking b12 injection in alternate days during this b12 injection course can i consult Homeopathy doctor ?

My Vitamin B12 level is 78.31 pg/ml .. please suggest me what should I do . I have to take injection?

My Vitamin B12 is low. Long back I took weekly injection. I forgot the name, what is the name of the injection I should take ? Thanks Kailash

My Vitamin B12 is 1004.. anything to worry about.. and I don't use any injections or supplements.. anything serious.. what should be done

Hello Doctors, how many b12 injection doses required and what is the frequency of dose if b12 reading is 120

At what time we have to take vitamin b12 tablet... Either tablet or injection, which one is best... duration of course?

Vitamin b12 gives numbness like needle pin in hands and legs is this anything to worry because I m on injection of b12?how much time it wil take to cover injection of b12

Hi doctor, is it possible to see a side effect of an injection after 2weeks. I have done vitamin b12 and vitamin d shot After 2 weeks I started seeing a bump like rash which got bigger on both arm ( shoulder)

My Vitamin b12 was low hence took b12 injection "b12 PFS 1500" for 3 weeks. Today when I checked b12 it is showing 1319. Hence what to do lower my b12 level. I am very much tensed on it. Please help me on this.

I have to take 5 shots of b12 and d3 for 8 weeks. After 1 d3 and 2 shots of b12 i am feelings that both the injection sites have developed a hard lump painful only when touched. Is it common..?? After a b12 shot i am taking b12 on alternate days

My vitamin b12 level is 267. But doctor Is suggesting b12 injection for me for 4 weeks.should i take oral medicine or injection

My b12 is 230pg/ml and vitamin d is 20 Should i take b12 injections or not . What treatment is good for vitamin d injection or oral tablet I am fine with injections

Does HCG injection is given after ovulation for IUI treatment? What are the benefits of HCG injection

Dr gave me vitcofol 2ml injection 5 doses in alternate days .I took 4 but couldnot take the fifth one .Its already 4 days after my last dose .Can I take the last dose now .My vitamin level is 154

What other health benefits does alfalfa offer?

Acnovate Benefits and Results

I am deficient in B12. B12 was 136 in the last month and started vitcofol injections. took 7inj so far. but leg pain is still there. how much time it will take to recover from B12 defeciency?

My mom is pre diabetic and she has taken 5 injections of b12 in February due to issue with absorption. My question is how to maintain this ? 1 injection a month would work ?

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