B6 And B12 Vitamin

I just read a great book on B12 deficiency - Could It Be B12?: An Epidemic of Misdiagnoses Sally M. Pacholok RN. You and your doctor might find this an interesting read. I got it through interlibrary loan but it is also on Amazon. That author suggests that despite the fact that science states that the sublingual is just as effective in some cases shots are more effective. According to her description it is a small needle and you can learn to do this at home. Also, if your body can not absorb B12 anything less than the megadoses of the sublingual will be ineffective.

Good luck

Trader Joes carries a B6/B12/Folic Acid sublingual. It's a tiny tablet that dissolves in your mouth. I took it all through my pregnancy and nursing - never took regular prenatals.
However, if you have serious B12 malabsorption, consider getting a shot every now and then. Prolonged B12 deficiency can cause nasty mental health issues.
Good luck.

Hi R.,

I have a disorder in which I do not absorb B12.

If your body does not absorb B6 or B12 taking it orally in any form will not help you because you do not absorb it. The supplement goes the same place that the food containing B6 and B12 goes. In other words, how the heck are you going to absorb the supplement if you have a genetic disorder that prevents you from absorbing it from other sources?

The only solution is B12 injections or nasal spray. You need to get the B12 right into your blood stream because you do not absorb it through your gut. Your doctor should give you a prescription and teach you how to give them to yourself once a month or every 3rd month depending on your personal needs.

Not only do I require B12 injections due to not being able to absorb it, but I am an RN and I have to say that I am appalled that your doctor would not know how to treat this common disorder.

Read about your disorder on the Mayo Clinic website.

Hope you have more energy soon!

Go to TriVita.com and check it out. They dissolve under your tongue, berry flavored. Or just type in TriVita in Google to read about it.

Yes, there are sublingual B-complex tabs and drops that you just hold under your tongue. Google for more. Here's a link for one:

http://www.wonderlabs.com/Sublingual-B12_i3292

You can either have an injection given to you (however often you may need it). I do this once a month (and usually people with that disorder does the same) or you should be able to get a script for it and they'll teach you how to do the injections yourself. It's amazing how different you feel when you have the right amount of B! Good luck!

Yes! I'm sorry I don't remember the brand I took, but they do exist. I found mine in a health food store. You might check all the stores in your area. If you don't mind ordering online, there are some at the Vitamin Shoppe:

http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.j...