What are vitamin b12 injections given for? Should I get one?
B12 injections are given for B12 deficiency As one poster correctly points out – they are given for a sort of anaemia. Most people get sufficient B12 from their diet. B12 deficiency can result from an inadequate diet or after abdominal surgery that affects a part of the gut to do with absorption of B12. The deficiency of B12 (cyanocobalamin) can lead to anaemia and neurological problems to do with peripheral neuropathy and demyelination of the spinal cord. You should check with your doctor if you are feeling any of the following symptoms: o Lethargy/Fatigue o Shortness of breath o Tingling or numbness in arms or legs o Weakness of arms or legs Your doctor can check your blood levels and check your B12 levels. If your B12 levels are low and you warrant injections, your doctor can arrange those for you too.
