Arm pain is inconvenient, but it should go away after a day or two
Contact your GP for B12 testing if you have: Symptoms suggesting deficiency (persistent fatigue, pins and needles, memory problems, glossitis) Risk factors for deficiency (vegan diet, gastric surgery, long-term metformin or proton pump inhibitor use) [1] [4] Concerns about whether your current supplementation dose is appropriate Underlying conditions affecting B12 metabolism (kidney disease, liver disease) Unexplained high B12 levels on a blood test when not taking supplements Routine monitoring is essential for patients receiving therapeutic B12 injections
FDA Approved?: No Life Stage: All life stages Brand Names: Cobalequin (chewable tablets) Common Names: Cyanocobalamin, Vitamin B12 Available Dosages: Chewable tablets in 250 mcg, and 1000 mcg
No established upper limit exists for vitamin B12 intake in the UK, as confirmed by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN)
Doctors decide if someone needs B12 shots based on their health and how much B12 they have
Comment: Several commenters stated that the benefits of this measure, which is reducing the costs associated with health inequities, outweigh CMS' estimated burden of implementing the HCHE and FCHE measures
