B12 Injections For Chronic Diseases People with certain long term disease like muscular degeneration, diabetes, Lou Gehrigs disease, and osteoporosis tend to do better with a healthy level of B12 in their diet, or including injections to help keep these levels where they should be
Headache or Dizziness Some individuals may experience headaches or dizziness following a B12 injection
It was slow progress with some symptoms getting worse before better
Typical schedule Many people use an initial loading phase, followed by maintenance injections every 46 weeks (subject to clinician review)
Additional tests may include full blood count (to check for macrocytic anaemia), methylmalonic acid and homocysteine levels (which rise in B12 deficiency), and tests for intrinsic factor antibodies if pernicious anaemia is suspected
Since symptoms for low B-12 and menopause overlap, it's imperative to consider both regarding a woman's overall well-being