Because Crohns causes inflammation of the intestinal tract, it not only interferes with B12 absorption but can cause more severe symptoms like arthritis, skin problems, fevers, rectal bleeding, and abdominal pain
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If the patient experiences any unwanted side effects during treatment, they should discontinue the medication and promptly inform their doctor or go to the nearest medical facility for timely management

Here's your shopping list for success: Syringe : A small 1 ml to 3 ml syringe works perfectly Two needles : A purple drawing needle (21G) to pull the B12 from its container, and a thinner blue (23G) or green (21G) needle for the actual injection B12 medication : This comes in either a glass ampoule or rubber-topped vial (remember, this requires a prescription!) Alcohol swabs : To clean both the injection site and vial top Gauze or cotton balls : Just in case there's a tiny bit of bleeding Adhesive bandage : Optional, but nice to have on hand Sharps container : This isn't optionalyou'll need a proper container for safe needle disposal Clean gloves : Not absolutely necessary, but recommended if you have them In the US, you can't just pick up B12 injections at your local pharmacy without a prescription

One study found lower vitamin B 12 levels in the cerebrospinal fluid of patients with Alzheimer's disease than in patients with other types of dementia, though blood levels of vitamin B 12 did not differ (65)
The side effects of high vitamin B12 can vary, but might be present