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B12 loading dose and feeling dreadful

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Mpark · 03/05/2025 14:35

Hi everyone . I had my 2nd injection out of 6 for a b12 loading dose yesterday- I’m unsure if it’s a side effect or not but I feel so washed out , headache - generally feel crap - has anyone else experienced this during a loading dose of b12?
thanks in advance xx

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SmegmaCausesBV · 03/05/2025 14:40

Yes, you do tend to feel wiped for a day or so but you will notice you feel so much more "normal" after a while. I also felt like my head stopped feeling so heavy and swollen. I'm a few months on and have had a couple of months of almost being completely back to normal, although my levels are back down to on the line again now. They are worth it, just allow rest time for a day or so around each one.

ROOTSTOCKHUMAN · 03/05/2025 14:43

yeah, I get a day or two of a headache and then I am fine till the next time

Mpark · 03/05/2025 14:44

SmegmaCausesBV · 03/05/2025 14:40

Yes, you do tend to feel wiped for a day or so but you will notice you feel so much more "normal" after a while. I also felt like my head stopped feeling so heavy and swollen. I'm a few months on and have had a couple of months of almost being completely back to normal, although my levels are back down to on the line again now. They are worth it, just allow rest time for a day or so around each one.

Thanks so much for replying - I felt ok on Wednesday after my first dose but feel rubbish today ….. is nausea common after a b12?

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Mpark · 03/05/2025 14:45

ROOTSTOCKHUMAN · 03/05/2025 14:43

yeah, I get a day or two of a headache and then I am fine till the next time

Thanks love . Is nausea common after a b12?

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Mpark · 03/05/2025 14:49

ROOTSTOCKHUMAN · 03/05/2025 14:48

its on the side effect list but I dont feel sick
Side effects of hydroxocobalamin - NHS

Must be normal then , always worry when I feel sick x

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SmegmaCausesBV · 03/05/2025 14:50

Mpark · 03/05/2025 14:44

Thanks so much for replying - I felt ok on Wednesday after my first dose but feel rubbish today ….. is nausea common after a b12?

I was nauseous because of the deficiency so I don't think I felt any worse because of it. I was super tired and felt like I was getting over a head cold though.

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