[Geraldine]

I am getting my vitB injections soon, but have never given myself a shot OR had anyone show me how.

Is this something easy to figure out?
I am probably going to get on the Vitb methyl tabs but am going to try the shots since my doctor seems very trusting in me. So I want to show that I'm listening to him... at least somewhat. And keep him listening to me.

I am scared I won't be able to do this.

[mrsD]

Do you mean B12 injections?

You can do oral as effectively. Most injections are cyano, unless you special order the Methylcobalamin.

If your body cannot convert it properly, cyano won't work.

Taking oral daily is as effective, and much cheaper and has studies to back that up.

A new article on this:

Am Fam Physician. 2011 Jun 15;83(12):1425-30.
Update on vitamin B12 deficiency.
Langan RC, Zawistoski KJ.
Source

St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem, PA, USA. langanr@slhn.org
Abstract

Vitamin B(12) (cobalamin) deficiency is a common cause of megaloblastic anemia, a variety of neuropsychiatric symptoms, and elevated serum homocysteine levels, especially in older persons. There are a number of risk factors for vitamin B(12) deficiency, including prolonged use of metformin and proton pump inhibitors. No major medical organizations, including the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, have published guidelines on screening asymptomatic or low-risk adults for vitamin B(12) deficiency, but high-risk patients, such as those with malabsorptive disorders, may warrant screening. The initial laboratory assessment of a patient with suspected vitamin B(12) deficiency should include a complete blood count and a serum vitamin B(12) level. Measurements of serum vitamin B(12) may not reliably detect deficiency, and measurement of serum homocysteine and/or methylmalonic acid should be used to confirm deficiency in asymptomatic high-risk patients with low normal levels of vitamin B(12). Oral administration of high-dose vitamin B(12) (1 to 2 mg daily) is as effective as intramuscular administration in correcting the deficiency, regardless of etiology. Because crystalline formulations are better absorbed than naturally occurring vitamin B(12), patients older than 50 years and strict vegetarians should consume foods fortified with vitamin B(12) and vitamin B(12) supplements, rather than attempting to get vitamin B(12) strictly from dietary sources. Administration of vitamin B(12) to patients with elevated serum homocysteine levels has not been shown to reduce cardiovascular outcomes in high-risk patients or alter the cognitive decline of patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer disease.

PMID:
21671542
[PubMed - in process]

from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21671542

This article is from a medical journal-- American Family Physician. Their website BTW goes into more detail.
This article is very new, but this Medical group has been publishing B12 information since 2003 on the web:
http://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/0301/p979.html

Why would you put yourself thru an invasive procedure when it is not necessary?

If I would you I'd start at 5mg daily on an empty stomach...methylcobalamin for 3 months. When you reach 1000 in test results or higher (most people reach higher) you can back down to
1000mcg (1mg) daily or just take the 5mg twice a week.
Pennies a day, no needles, no risk of infection or muscle damage, easy.

Give your doctor these two links, written by doctors for doctors to
ease his mind.

[ginnie]

Sure you can! I am alergic to bee stings and red ant bites. I have an auto injector. If I can do it so can you. Don't be afraid to try. Your doctor will show you how. I also have a friend who took fertality injections and did them herself too. Good luck be fearless! ginnie