how to self administer b12 injections Self-injecting vitamin B12. Quick and painless jabs after a B12… | by Dr Caroline Palmer Ivy Grove Surgery : Self-administration

Keeps the needle well away from the sciatic nerve

For people who dont absorb B12 well, or those whose want to make sure beyond reasonable doubt that theyre getting an ample dose quickly, B12 shots are available via prescription, says Richard Foxx, M.D., a board-certified physician who treats hormonal disorders and nutritional deficiencies

Keep consecutive injections at least one inch apart from any previous site, and avoid any area that is bruised, scarred, inflamed, or still tender from a previous dose

Here are the best vitamin B12 injection sites for each method: Subcutaneous B12 injection sites Usually, the best places to give yourself a B12 shot subcutaneously are the abdomen, thigh, and upper arm, as you can see in this illustration: Although not shown above, the buttock is another good site for B12 shots

The protocol does not require a specific time of day

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