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Help - possibly allergic to B12 shots!!

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tracey51815
tracey51815

Hello there  I am booked in to have my first B12 shot tomorrow as I believe I am B12 deficient.  My reading is 282 and I have pins and needles in my left foot, dizziness, eyesight issues and generally feeling not real.  I really believe I need medication fast. Have had extensive tests including MRI, brain scan etc and nothing comes up hence my current theory of B12 deficiency (I'm vegan) The problem I have is that I have had serious side effects to Gynest Cream (contains Benzoic Acid) and Beconase Nasal Spray and believe its probably the preservative. These include tongue numbness, confusion, blurred vision, dizziness.  I am very worried that I could suffer an allergic reaction to the Benzyl Alcohol in the B12 shots.  Is it possible to have a B12 shot without such an ingredient? Is the only alternative oral supplements which I fear will not be strong enough for me given my current symptoms.  I really dont know what to do.   Many many thanks  Tracey

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  • Heather2612
    Heather2612 tracey51815

    Posted

    Neurological symptoms can begin at levels under 500. In Japan, b12 is treated at level 500.
    • tracey51815
      tracey51815 Heather2612

      Posted

      Hi Heather   yes I entirely believe this.  My symptoms and my lifestyle seem to be a classic case of B12 deficiency.  Cant believe my neurologist would say such a thing.  Its not helpful.  I might see if I can have a tiny bit injected to see if I react!!!!   all the best   Tracey
  • gina2917
    gina2917 tracey51815

    Posted

    I know this is an old post, but I am deathly afraid to take the b12 shot and wondered if you were able to test out a small dose to see if you react? I don't think I will have an allergic reaction, but probably some kind of reaction, such as palpitations or something else, and I don't think I can handle that. I've had lots of bouts with racing heart issues, and all this started with an H. pylori infection that I have never taken antibiotics for, just treated the ulcers with a PPI and it never came back, but I am still b12 deficient (also have had 2 babies back to back recently). Any information from anyone is greatly appreciated. Can sublinguals compensate for the injection?

    Thanks, gina

  • joshuapryce1987
    joshuapryce1987 tracey51815

    Posted

    Try organic vitamin foods. Most protein foods are good and have vitamin B12 in them. Assess which food is best then indulge on it if its safe. Its not always good to go on chemical versions of vitamins. Organic is safer and the body registrars it quicker.

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