Some of these symptoms include: Sensations that are unusual including tingling in the feet, legs, and/or hands Numbness Difficulty walking, this will be including issues with your balance and staggering when walking Anemia Inflamed or swollen tongue Memory loss, having a hard time reasoning or thinking Weakness Fatigue How often should you get a B12 shot
If several of these sound like you, it may be time to explore b12 injections for tiredness and weakness with a trained pharmacist
For confirmed deficiency or pernicious anaemia, NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries recommend hydroxocobalamin 1mg intramuscularly, with frequency determined by the underlying cause and neurological involvement
Pharmacological interventions such as orlistat or GLP-1 receptor agonists may be considered for patients with BMI 30 kg/m who have not achieved adequate weight loss through lifestyle measures alone
In fact, the South African Department of Health and the WHO include folate and B12 in their standard nutritional recommendations for pregnant women