b 12 and ovarian cancer -anemia

[sheri938]

years ago i was advised that the system could not absorb  b12  anyway but by injections-
so now they tell you to get some b12 over the counter vitamins s it because the  ins does not pay for the injections.,?  i used to get a series of them like one a day for 10 days.-   any ideas about this ? i think it ould make me feel so much better-

[jolene8106]

I too have been told that my body does not absorb B-12 and got injections for some - until my doc told me that I could also take the sub-lingual and that it would work just as well as injection.  worth a try!

[sheri938]

THANK YOU  for the information thats good  to know - i find i really am tired  i'll talk to the doctor thanks again  

[gah_70]

You should probably start by having labs drawn to see what your B-12 level is.  If you don't absorb it correctly, the supplements in pill form aren't likely to help.  I have Crohn's disease, and the part of the small intestine where B-12 is absorbed is primarily what is affected, so I also do not absorb it correctly.  If your doctor determines they are needed, they can usually give the shots in the office at the same time you're having chemo, or in for a visit.  If you are worried about insurance not paying for it, have the doctor's office precert it.  If the doctor says you need them, insurance is more likely to pay.  It would also most likely be paid by medical insurance and not prescription insurance.  It can make a pretty big difference in your energy levels, so it would be worth it to check it out.

Gail