Follow-up blood work is the clinical gold standard, and we typically re-test after a set number of injections to confirm your levels are rising into a healthy range
Withdraw the needle and apply pressure to the injection site using gauze, a cotton ball, or a bandage
Generally, when treating a B-12 deficiency, youll get a 1,000-microgram shot every day or two for the first week (2)
If you dont have enough red blood cells, you may develop a medical condition called pernicious anemia
Maybe you imagine a leafy, veggie-laden salad or some other healthy, nutrient-rich food
Hold the syringe like a pencil in your dominant hand at a 90-degree angle to the B12 injection site, and insert the needle into the skin until you feel a little pop, a sign youve reached subcutaneous tissue