For patients with severe deficiency or conditions such as pernicious anemia, our team may recommend an initial loading phase, which often involves administering 1000 mcg of B12 intramuscularly or subcutaneously daily or every other day for one to two weeks
They start with 510 shots over a few weeks, then gradually space them farther apart, sometimes by months
Never use solutions that smell unusual or appear contaminated
Heavy drinkers deplete their glycogen stores within a few hours when their diet does not provide a sufficient amount of carbohydrates
Some individuals opt for faster absorption with IM shots, while others prefer the slower, controlled absorption that subcutaneous injections provide
Skin Sensitivity or Rash Some patients notice irritation, redness, or a mild rash around the injection site