Do I Need Vitamin B12 Injections
Step 1 Gather all the supplies you need: alcohol wipes bandages gauze liquid hCG needles and syringes puncture-proof sharps container given to you by your doctor for appropriate disposal of needles and syringes Step 2 Wash your hands well with soap and warm water, getting the back of your hands, in between your fingers, and under your fingernails
If you let it go for too long, it can cause problems in your nervous system such as: Vision problems Memory loss A pricking or numbing sensation Difficulty speaking or walking due to ataxia (loss of physical coordination) Damage to your extremities (hands, feet, arms, etc.), particularly your legs Other problems could include Infertility (this should go away with B12 treatment) Stomach cancer Bleeding and infections Damage your heart, brain, bones, and other organs in your body If you're pregnant and don't get enough vitamin B12, your baby is at risk of a serious birth defect called a neural tube defect
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