Posted by dreamboat_annie on February 23, 2007, at 22:41:17
So, I have been experiencing extreme fatigue since trying to recover from a really bad flu. Anyway, when I had to have a chest x-ray done, the doctor also ordered some bloodwork, and it turns out my iron is really, really low (which could explain the fatigue). So, because I have responded poorly to oral supplementation in the past when deficient, he will be doing a series of iron injections to bring the iron back up.
Anyway, I was in for a second shot today, and we were talking about my level of fatigue and my just not feeling like myself, and HE asks if I have ever had B-12 injections. I said no because I am not deficient, although my levels are on the low side. Anyway, he says - I think B-12 injections would help your energy levels and that they have helped a number of his patients with fatigue. He also says that B-12 injections are not dangerous since any excess if excreted. So, I'm like - uh, ok. Well, he writes a script and says to come back for a shot in the next few days. I am a bit dumbfounded by this, but am willing to try.
Has anyone ever heard of a family doctor suggesting on their own a treatment like B-12 injections for continuing fatigue? Can the injections help? Is my doctor a crack-pot LOL?
Just not sure what to think about this . . .
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