Question:
Sublingual or injections of B12?

I'm about 6 weeks post op and feeling extremely tired most of the time. Is this normal? Wondering if the injections of B12 are better acting than the sublingual that Im currently taking? Any other suggestions? Im taking all my necessarey supplements too, including eating right, or atleast trying. Thanks in advance for any feedback!    — Gina_Lea (posted on December 14, 2002)

December 14, 2002
It's more likely you're just drained from the surgery itself. But your PCP would probably run your B12 level for you if you asked. It's a very cheap test, so he probably wouldn't mind. If it's below 400, ask for shots & learn to do them yourself. It's very simple. The sulinuals work perfectly for some people & not so well for others.
   — vitalady

December 14, 2002
I take the injections myself, though I have a neighbor that is a nurse do them. Don't know if it's true, but I always heard they were to be given in the muscle, hip for me. I get mine once a month, and know when it is time.Good luck...
   — Marie A.

December 18, 2002
Hi: I too suffered from low energy a few months out. My PCP ran blood tests and found I was low on B12 and iron. I now take B12 shots twice a month (my neighbor is a nurse and is kind enough to administer the shot) and an iron supplement (liguid) once a day as well as my multi vitamins (liquid Centrum).
   — Tinca-Thais J.

December 18, 2002
The liquid placed under my tongue seems to work fine for me. I have also had problems with fatigue and headaches when I don't get enough iron. At 6 weeks post you are probably just getting used to life post op but it would be worth it to get tested. Why suffer if you don't have to?
   — ctyst