vitamin b12 injections before chemotherapy Specialist Serving Denver, CO Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia: Symptoms,

Hot baths or showers To prevent increased blood flow and potential irritation at the injection site, it is recommended to abstain from hot baths or showers for several hours post-injection

Moreover, the vitamin helps your hair, nails and skin remain healthy

Vitamin B 12 (cobalamin) is a water-soluble vitamin obtained through the ingestion of fish, meat, and dairy products, as well as fortified cereals and supplements

Vegetarians and vegans especially need to be careful and consider supplements, as most common vitamin B12 food sources do not fit with these diets

If you are uncomfortable with self-injecting, you can find a local clinic that will be happy to administer them for a small fee

Drug/Laboratory Test Interactions: Persons taking most antibiotics, methotrexate and pyrimethamine invalidate folic acid and vitamin B 12 diagnostic blood assays