B12 B Complex injections
B12/B Complex injections are useful because we don’t absorb B vitamins very well in the digestive tract. B12 is the worst, at perhaps 5% absorption even with a lozenge or liquid form.
B12/B Complex injections most noticably give an immediate boost in energy, especially if you are already fatigued. They are useful for fatigue from various causes, nerve damage (for example from diabetes), sciatica, tinnitus (ear ringing), effects of stress, chronic disease, and a number of other conditions including, of course, B12 deficiency.
The process is fairly quick and easy. I usually start with a brief check in of symptoms then do the injection. The first time I will explain the steps in detail. You put weight on one leg and lean the front of that thigh on the exam table. The other leg is relaxed and you expose the top of your buttock between your hip and tailbone. I wipe a spot with alcohol, you feel a pinch that goes away, then a little sting from the B Complex, then about 20 seconds later you’re done. Sometimes we will put a dot bandaid on if needed.
Depending on your symptoms, we will usually repeat weekly for a while. We base the schedule on your symptoms and how you are feeling.
These visits are about 20 minutes. To make an appointment, call Judi at 206-325-4197. Fill out the intake and consent forms on the New Patients page of my site and bring them with you when you come in. We may determine down the line that more complete evaluation and management are necessary depending on your history and symptoms.
Write or call if you have any questions.
Candace McNaughton, ND