Low folate after b12 injection Hi all, Recently I noticed I feel worse not better after my usual 10 weekly b12 injection
This is a good sign that your treatment is working, even if some symptoms are still improving
Since there is not enough intrinsic factor for vitamin B12 to bind with and it cannot travel to the distal ileum to absorb into the blood, the body cannot absorb vitamin B12 properly
Keeping these injections in the fridge protects the vitamin from heat and helps it remain effective
Hempill-Bryant explains that babies born to B12 deficient mothers will also be deficient in B12, especially if they are then exclusively breastfed. A study in the Journal of Child Neurology found that the most severe cases of B12 deficiency can lead to weakness, failure to thrive, afebrile seizure, developmental delay, nystagmus, tremors, and involuntary movement among young babies