Not if you ask our customers, who self-inject our methyl B12 on a daily basis
Here's your shopping list for success: Syringe : A small 1 ml to 3 ml syringe works perfectly Two needles : A purple drawing needle (21G) to pull the B12 from its container, and a thinner blue (23G) or green (21G) needle for the actual injection B12 medication : This comes in either a glass ampoule or rubber-topped vial (remember, this requires a prescription!) Alcohol swabs : To clean both the injection site and vial top Gauze or cotton balls : Just in case there's a tiny bit of bleeding Adhesive bandage : Optional, but nice to have on hand Sharps container : This isn't optionalyou'll need a proper container for safe needle disposal Clean gloves : Not absolutely necessary, but recommended if you have them In the US, you can't just pick up B12 injections at your local pharmacy without a prescription
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Some might benefit from weekly injections, while others might need them less often for best results
A deficiency in B12 can lead to nerve damage, causing symptoms like tingling or numbness in the hands and feet
01 Bring the vial to room temperature Take the vial out of the freezer and let it sit on the counter for 15 to 20 minutes
