If you dont get enough B12 in your diet or through supplementation, you may develop one or more of the following symptoms [4]: - Mild fatigue during exercise or daily activities - Heart palpitations - Skin paleness or hyperpigmentation - Glossitis (tongue inflammation) - Neurological symptoms such as loss of reflexes, loss of proprioception (knowing where your limbs are without looking at them), forgetfulness Signs that healthcare providers use to detect a B12 deficiency include [4]: - Megaloblastic anemia (abnormally large and nucleated red blood cells) - Abnormal blood work, including decreased levels of haptoglobin
You should fully insert the needle into the muscle before pushing the plunger
On the rare occasion that we use a filler without lidocaine, or for patients who are sensitive to treatment, we can use both topical numbing creams and lidocaine injections to ensure the experience is comfortable
For some individuals, the effects of a B12 injection may be more subtle or gradual, while for others, the effects may be more immediate and noticeable
Additionally, too much B12 can cause body systems to become overloaded with an excess of B12, leading to adverse effects such as fatigue and headaches
Apply short-term strategies (ice therapy, compression, elevation) during the first 3 to 7 days after injury
