Results 1 to 10 of 10

Thread: Do B12 shots give you energy?

  1. #1
    Veteran Member luvbuniz's Avatar
    Joined
    Jun 2005
    Location
    Las Vegas, NV
    Posts
    278
    Thanks
    23
    Thanked 36 Times in 23 Posts
    My Mood
    Amused

    Default Do B12 shots give you energy?

    Lately I've been feeling fatigued partly because of the late nights and the drinking. I was wondering if B12 shots can give me energy during the day since I'm pretty much a zombie after a late night. How long do they last for?

  2. #2
    God/dess greenidlady1's Avatar
    Joined
    Jul 2005
    Location
    North Carolina
    Posts
    4,183
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts

    Default Re: Do B12 shots give you energy?

    If your B12 is low yes, otherwise probably not. If you have insurance or can afford it I'd get a basic blood count ran at your md just to make sure you aren't lacking in other areas. Just tell the md how you are feeling and he should know what tests you need but ask for the very basic first if you don't have insurance because blood tests can get very expensive.

    Also make sure you are on a woman's once a day multi vitamin. There is a difference between a woman's vitamin and just a regular vitamin. Us women need iron while men don't.

  3. #3
    God/dess Lena's Avatar
    Joined
    Jun 2002
    Location
    On a sweet muddy river.
    Posts
    6,399
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 78 Times in 43 Posts

    Default Re: Do B12 shots give you energy?

    I do the complete B complex, and yes, it gives me energy and even makes me horny.



  4. #4
    God/dess
    Joined
    Jul 2004
    Location
    Temporary Lurkmode...
    Posts
    12,609
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 79 Times in 35 Posts

    Default Re: Do B12 shots give you energy?

    Doesn't B complex make your pee funny colors? I like to be prepared.

    OP, do you take a multivitamin right now?
    you live like an ivy vine
    you can only survive by clinging onto trees
    that's your flaw
    put down some roots so you can stand on your own
    -Kenpachi



  5. #5
    God/dess
    Joined
    Jan 2005
    Posts
    3,422
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts

    Default Re: Do B12 shots give you energy?

    When I was really low and anemic I had a super B12 shot once a week, and YES it gave me energy. I felt like superwoman, but I was really low in B12 levels at the time.

  6. #6
    God/dess
    Joined
    Oct 2007
    Posts
    2,519
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 53 Times in 32 Posts

    Default Re: Do B12 shots give you energy?

    Quote Originally Posted by TigersMilk View Post
    Doesn't B complex make your pee funny colors? I like to be prepared.
    Yes it does but I don't look anymore LOL. It's just like really bright yellow with a hint of green.

  7. #7
    God/dess Lena's Avatar
    Joined
    Jun 2002
    Location
    On a sweet muddy river.
    Posts
    6,399
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 78 Times in 43 Posts

    Default Re: Do B12 shots give you energy?

    ^ Yup, the same as if you take a b vitamin



  8. #8
    Featured Member Sveta's Avatar
    Joined
    Jun 2008
    Location
    here, there and everywhere
    Posts
    894
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Re: Do B12 shots give you energy?

    So where do you go to get a B12 shot, and/or to get your B12 levels tested? And how often do you have to do the shots?

    I'm thinking I might need it, b/c I'm vegan and I know I don't get it in my diet.
    ~'A Seven Nation Army Couldn't Hold Me Back'~

  9. #9
    God/dess greenidlady1's Avatar
    Joined
    Jul 2005
    Location
    North Carolina
    Posts
    4,183
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts

    Default Re: Do B12 shots give you energy?

    Your md can have your B12 levels checked via bloodwork. You can give yourself the shots in your leg. If your B12 is super low he will write you a prescription for a vial of it and tell you which needles and syringes to get. The needles are very small, the same ones diabetics use to draw up insulin.

  10. #10
    Veteran Member luvbuniz's Avatar
    Joined
    Jun 2005
    Location
    Las Vegas, NV
    Posts
    278
    Thanks
    23
    Thanked 36 Times in 23 Posts
    My Mood
    Amused

    Default Re: Do B12 shots give you energy?

    There is a spa in Las Vegas that offers B12 shots. So maybe I won't need the blood work. Alcohol depletes B vitamins.. Once I've finished dancing - no more drinking for me.

Similar Threads

  1. B12 Injections
    By meta in forum Body Business
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: 05-10-2011, 11:06 PM
  2. energy shots and drinks
    By she in forum Body Business
    Replies: 14
    Last Post: 09-16-2008, 12:25 PM
  3. 5-hour energy shots?
    By Sveta in forum Body Business
    Replies: 34
    Last Post: 08-25-2008, 06:18 PM
  4. Vitamin B12 - Who takes it?
    By cinammonkisses in forum Body Business
    Replies: 25
    Last Post: 05-08-2007, 12:14 AM
  5. B12
    By BrunetteGoddess in forum Body Business
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 11-21-2006, 11:39 AM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •