There is After having a B12 shot, a person should monitor for adverse symptoms and seek medical help if they experience: severe pain at the injection site mild diarrhea a swelling sensation in the body temporary itching of the skin In rare cases, a person may also be at risk of: anaphylaxis pulmonary edema congestive heart failure peripheral vascular thrombosis, which involves blood clots polycythemia vera, which is a type of blood cancer If anyone experiences difficulty breathing, hives, or swelling, they need emergency medical help
In some cases, these reactions are linked to cobalt, the central metal ion in the Vitamin B12 molecule
All treatments begin with a clinical consultation with our medical prescriber
While its naturally found in foods like meat, dairy, and eggs, some people still struggle to get enough
After having bariatric surgery, the stomach produces less intrinsic factor, a protein necessary for the absorption of vitamin B12