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Injections for low energy levels

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Daviemac1978
Daviemac1978

Hi all,

For several years now I have faced a daily battle to maintain reasonable energy levels and have become aware of an injection available to Crohns sufferers - does anyone know what this is and how do other sufferers manage their energy levels?

Kind regards,

David

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  • chris91257
    chris91257 Daviemac1978

    Posted

    I get a B12 injection every 3 months. It really lifts my energy levels for 2 - 3 weeks but after that I'm exhausted all of the time. If there was another injection available to help with this I would love to hear about it.
    • Daviemac1978
      Daviemac1978 chris91257

      Posted

      Thanks for the quick reply Chris. Is this a vitamin replacement injection?
    • chris91257
      chris91257 Daviemac1978

      Posted

      Yes, I had most of my intestines removed 2 years ago and since then I could sleep on a washing line. I'm permanently tired and find it hard to concentrate at times but when I have the B12 injection it gets me going for a few weeks, I wish the effects were longer lasting.
    • Daviemac1978
      Daviemac1978 chris91257

      Posted

      Ok great - thanks for the info Chris. Will let you know how I get on. Kind regards, David
    • jo19531
      jo19531 Daviemac1978

      Posted

      My B12 levels were v low and I had to have a series of injections. They started out a couple of times a week, then weekly then monthly up to every 3 months. They really helped initially then after about 9wks I would b dead ony feet begging for another! Good luck
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