Vitamin B-12 shots - JP Fitness Forums

nyguy · 01-31-2006, 02:17 PM

During my last doctor's visit he asked me how I feel about injections and when I told him that I don't feel too comfortable he just kept writing on his pad and told me to take oral vitamin b-12 because I have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and already take medication that interferes with vitamin B12 absorption from food. I know he wanted to recommend injectables and I heard that it was quite painful. Has anyone taken b12 shots before? Is it very painful?

Thanks.

somewhattossedup · 01-31-2006, 02:41 PM

Hey man I have no idea about the B12 shots. I wanted to ask you though. I have acid reflux disease. What is the difference between that and GERD? Should I look into getting B12 shots also? Sorry I couldn't answer your question.

nyguy · 01-31-2006, 02:54 PM

Tossedup, I really don't know the difference between the two. To put it simple I have a lot of heartburn because the little valve that is supposed to keep the acid in the stomach is not working properly so a lot of acid gets into the esophagus. Of course a blood test is on order to know if you have b12 deficiency.

People on antacids can have poor B-12 absorption.

http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/vitaminb12.asp#h7

somewhattossedup · 01-31-2006, 02:59 PM

Ok what I have is a lot of acid in my stomach that causes heartburn. I think my valve is ok as far as I know. I probally need to get it check out. I take prilosec and nexium not to many antacids.

nyguy · 01-31-2006, 03:02 PM

Prilosec is one of the Proton Pump Inhibitors mentioned in the article. I take protonix and it's great. You gotta talk to your doctor.

BFG · 01-31-2006, 05:02 PM

nyguy cant they operate on that? I know two people that had operations but that was when they were pre teens so maybe thats the answer.

As with any injections the pain is short lived but I understand its the volume of the injection that causes the issue and that its subcataneous or however ya spell it!!!!

nyguy · 01-31-2006, 05:45 PM

Thanks for the post, BFG. Surgery is recommended for very serious cases of GERD and mine is not that serious and can be controlled with antacids.

Subcutaneous as I understand are just under the skin, like insuline shots and B-12s are supposed to be in the muscle.

BFG · 01-31-2006, 05:55 PM

doh thats the one I meant its late again and still cant sleep!

galya · 02-02-2006, 02:43 AM

My husband has reflux disease too, and very low energy levels to go with it. Bummer.

nyguy · 02-05-2006, 01:05 AM

My doctor gave me a b12 shot a days ago and I feel so much energy it's amazing. He also prescribed me injectables and told me to take it every 2 weeks. My wife was inquiring about it so I called him and he told me that I can give her a shot, and so I did. She also feels much better and a lot more energy but it bothered her sleep a little the first day. Now, it doens't give you insomnia but your body keeps going while mind knows it's time to sleep.

I also feel I'm getting much better food absorption and gained 2 lbs ever since. I don't know if I should give sole credit to the b12 but that's what happened.

RedLefty · 02-06-2006, 07:42 PM

"I take b-12 directly into the buttocks, and it's the best thing ever. Period."

ZachL · 02-07-2006, 07:52 AM

Do you think if I took vitamin B-12 orally I could get a big energy boost, too? I'm always looking for more energy to get me through school!

nyguy · 02-07-2006, 05:17 PM

Zachl, as always you have to ask your doctor but I don't see why not.

oxymoron · 02-09-2006, 02:49 PM

Interesting thread - I had GERD/acid reflux for years & took prevacid for it. There is a history of weak stomach valves in my family - my son was operated on for this when he was about a year old (the procedure is called a 'fundoplication'). I think that it is quite a good procedure for children but doesn't seem to work consistently for adults.

I started drinking quite a bit of green tea & taking fish oils about a year ago. At the same time I increased my protein intake and reduced starcy carbs. Afer I'd been doing this for about 4-5 mos I ran out of prevacid & wasn't able to get in to see the doctor for several days - and found to my surprise that I had ZERO acid problems... Got the okay to stay off and really don't have any acid problems at all now unless I drink tons of wine or eat a really carby/floury meal..

Of course it's hard to say if any of the above were the reason for the acid reduction, but diet is worth taking a look at, as well as inflammation etc..

Frank.S · 02-12-2006, 04:48 PM

I have some B12 pills here,

Think they alright to have a couple times a week? What could the side effects be?