In this article, our goal is to educate you on what B12 is, how it impacts your body, and help you determine if B12 injections are a valuable tool in your arsenal to look and feel your best
Vitamin B12 deficiency can occur due to dietary restrictions (vegetarian or vegan diets), absorption issues (pernicious anemia or gut disorders like celiac disease or Crohns disease), age-related changes in elderly patients, or long-term use of certain medicines
Scale changes typically appear within 2-3 weeks
There are a few common, mild side effects associated with B12 shots, including: Mild diarrhea, itching, nausea and vomiting, dizziness, headaches, and hot flashes Redness or swelling at the injection site Temporary soreness at injection site Serious side effects are rare but require immediate medical attention
For this reason, temporary improvement should not replace proper evaluation of the pain mechanism and the source of nerve irritation
May help protect against neurodegenerative conditions, though more research is needed