Vitamin B12 injections?

Buck503 · 12-11-2006, 05:09 AM

Has anyone tried injecting Vitamin B12 into their legs? My cousin
has done this for years to help his nerves and when he stops the
injections, it severely affects his mobility.

I have thought about trying it because I have a lower motor neuron
injury, along with a spinal cord injury.

Sue Pendleton · 12-11-2006, 10:20 AM

Not injecting. Seems I'm anemic but not from lack of ferrous iron. So besides the One A Day's for Women that I was pretty bad about taking before I just added extra B12 and Vitamin D. Haven't found Folate yet as a supplement. Seems I just don't make enough red blood cells and I get sores near the corner of my mouth that dentists remind me to get enough B vitamins.. Both are signs of B12 defiency and then add my finger tips feeling numby again. Last time my fingers got that way was from Macrobid use as a prophylactic. Anyhoo..B12 helps nerve cells too and a supplement is 8,333% of the RDA. It also comes in time release now for those of us who just may not absorb it well. Oh, and vitamin C also helps you absorb B12.

Nurses? Anything else those of us who don't absorb or get enough B12 can do? Most of the foods suggested clog arteries except maybe oysters.

lynnifer · 12-11-2006, 01:12 PM

Hey Buck - I've been injecting B12 for the past two months now.

Mostly I wanted to help my energy levels (because of hypothyroidism) and YES, that has improved. Anemic as well - but for different reasons than the above. Some people use it for weight loss and if that's a side effect, then it's more than welcome to come visit me .. lol.

I've been injecting it into my legs for this whole time too. Haven't noticed anything with nerves.

SCI-Nurse · 12-11-2006, 03:04 PM

You might want to try the B Complex & C vitamins. It has all the B vitamins in high doses and is supposed to help "brain power" also.
About $7.00 for a small bottle. It gives me more energy and I take it with a MVI. (don't know about the brain power part)

CWO

Buck503 · 12-11-2006, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lynnifer

Hey Buck - I've been injecting B12 for the past two months now.

Mostly I wanted to help my energy levels (because of hypothyroidism) and YES, that has improved. Anemic as well - but for different reasons than the above. Some people use it for weight loss and if that's a side effect, then it's more than welcome to come visit me .. lol.

I've been injecting it into my legs for this whole time too. Haven't noticed anything with nerves.

Thanks Lynnifer. If it hasn't helped your legs, i'm sure it won't help mine.

Thanks Nurse and Sue.

adi chicago · 12-11-2006, 03:30 PM

buck,my doctor from romania gave me b 12 injections few times.
my muscles and spasticity were getting worse.i just said ....no more please.
is diffrent from patient to patient.you can try and see if is going to help you or not.

Buck503 · 12-11-2006, 04:01 PM

thanks adi

PN · 12-11-2006, 08:47 PM

I have been doing B12 injections for years and it seems to provide some minor relief from pain. The injections are done once a week in my home and I have never had any problems. I don't see any harm in trying but you should consult with your doctor before experimenting with B12 injections.

Good luck!

12-11-2006, 05:09 AM	#1
Buck503 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: PNW Posts: 6,300	Vitamin B12 injections? Has anyone tried injecting Vitamin B12 into their legs? My cousin has done this for years to help his nerves and when he stops the injections, it severely affects his mobility. I have thought about trying it because I have a lower motor neuron injury, along with a spinal cord injury.

12-11-2006, 10:20 AM	#2
Sue Pendleton Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wisconsin USA Posts: 9,114	Not injecting. Seems I'm anemic but not from lack of ferrous iron. So besides the One A Day's for Women that I was pretty bad about taking before I just added extra B12 and Vitamin D. Haven't found Folate yet as a supplement. Seems I just don't make enough red blood cells and I get sores near the corner of my mouth that dentists remind me to get enough B vitamins.. Both are signs of B12 defiency and then add my finger tips feeling numby again. Last time my fingers got that way was from Macrobid use as a prophylactic. Anyhoo..B12 helps nerve cells too and a supplement is 8,333% of the RDA. It also comes in time release now for those of us who just may not absorb it well. Oh, and vitamin C also helps you absorb B12. Nurses? Anything else those of us who don't absorb or get enough B12 can do? Most of the foods suggested clog arteries except maybe oysters. __________________ Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow." Disclaimer: Answers, suggestions, and/or comments do not constitute medical advice expressed or implied and are based solely on my experiences as a SCI patient. Please consult your attending physician for medical advise and treatment. In the event of a medical emergency please call 911.

12-11-2006, 01:12 PM	#3
lynnifer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Windsor ON Canada Posts: 15,313	Hey Buck - I've been injecting B12 for the past two months now. Mostly I wanted to help my energy levels (because of hypothyroidism) and YES, that has improved. Anemic as well - but for different reasons than the above. Some people use it for weight loss and if that's a side effect, then it's more than welcome to come visit me .. lol. I've been injecting it into my legs for this whole time too. Haven't noticed anything with nerves. __________________ I think over again my small adventures, My fears, Those small ones that seemed so big, For all the vital things I had to get and to reach; And yet there is only one great thing, The only thing, To live to see the great day that dawns And the light that fills the world. Anonymous (Inuit, 19th century) T-11 Flaccid Paraplegic due to TM July 1985 @ age 12

12-11-2006, 03:30 PM	#6
adi chicago Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: near dracula castle Posts: 9,508	buck,my doctor from romania gave me b 12 injections few times. my muscles and spasticity were getting worse.i just said ....no more please. is diffrent from patient to patient.you can try and see if is going to help you or not. __________________ Dum spiro, spero. Translation: "As long as I breathe, I hope."

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12-11-2006, 03:04 PM	#4
SCI-Nurse Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 41,349	You might want to try the B Complex & C vitamins. It has all the B vitamins in high doses and is supposed to help "brain power" also. About $7.00 for a small bottle. It gives me more energy and I take it with a MVI. (don't know about the brain power part) CWO

12-11-2006, 04:01 PM	#7
Buck503 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: PNW Posts: 6,300	thanks adi

12-11-2006, 08:47 PM	#8
PN Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: California Posts: 5,589	I have been doing B12 injections for years and it seems to provide some minor relief from pain. The injections are done once a week in my home and I have never had any problems. I don't see any harm in trying but you should consult with your doctor before experimenting with B12 injections. Good luck!

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