B12 Shots - Best place to shoot

Fran W.
on 10/1/07 8:31 am - Catonsville, MD
My GYN told me to take my B12 shots in my thigh but my surgeon said I could take them in my stomach.  Where is the best place to take the shot and why? Thanks!
(deactivated member)
on 10/1/07 9:01 am
B12 should be intramuscular, and that means your thigh.  Subcutaneous would mean your stomach.  
sarard
on 10/2/07 5:31 am - Costa Mesa, CA
Into a MUSCLE. Likely not your stomach unless you have the 'six-pack' abs. You can use your upper arm or thigh...
Sara Nejat-Bina, RD, CNSD, CDE
Registered Dietitian
Fran W.
on 10/2/07 8:17 am - Catonsville, MD
Thanks, Sara!  Just curious but can you tell me why?
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