How often you need B12 injections depends on how severe your deficiency is and why you have it
( Unfortunately, this symptom of B12 deficiency overlaps with symptoms related to diabetic neuropathy nerve damage caused by high blood sugar that can cause pain and numbness in the extremities ( People with diabetes taking metformin are at a higher risk of developing B12 deficiency because this medication can reduce vitamin B12 absorption in the body ( So, a B12 deficiency could be misdiagnosed as peripheral neuropathy in people with diabetes
Side effects such as nausea, constipation, acid reflux, stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and injection site reactions are common
We will talk about this a little bit later, but it turns out that Vitamin B12 must go through several steps before it is properly absorbed through your GI tract and several hormone imbalances (including thyroid) can alter this absorption
This guide breaks down exactly what each solution is, how they differ, when the terms get confused with reconstitution solution, and which one fits your specific situation whether youre working with a single-use vial or one youll draw from repeatedly over several weeks