For the Schilling test flushing dose, 1000mcg should be administered IM
Other Ways to Supplement With Vitamin B12 If blood tests indicate that youre dealing with a vitamin B12 deficiency and you arent a fan of needles, you have a few ways to up your intake
Patients with Comorbidities People with certain health problems, like stomach issues or brain disorders, need special care with Vitamin B12 shots
The most common reports are mild stimulant-like effects (warmth, slightly higher resting heart rate), insomnia if dosed late in the day, and mild stomach upset with capsules
Miscellaneous Feeling of swelling of entire body
Mere weeks after I started on B-12 shots, I was almost entirely back to normal