Marci Posted October 15, 2008 Posted October 15, 2008 Hi, Just curious as to know how everyone feels about getting B12 shots throughout chemo? My mom just wonders why she can't them for energy and the Doc says no we don't just give them out unless you have a proven deficiency. She feels she just wants it to fight fatigue. Anyone else know of the B12 shots? Marci Quote
jaminkw Posted October 15, 2008 Posted October 15, 2008 Marci, Things seem a little slow on the boards today and I can't help with the B12 question. Hopefully someone who can will come in soon and share what they know. Just tell you mom I totally understand how she feel though, the fatigue has often been the worst of it for me. Some of us just DO NOT like to be slowed down. Judy in Key West Quote
Patti B Posted October 15, 2008 Posted October 15, 2008 Marci- When I was on Alimta, I had to get a Vitamin B12 shot every third cycle. If it was supposed to help with fatigue, then they either didn;t work or I would have been a LOT worse. I wonder if the doc is reluctant because it might interfere with whatever chemo she is on?? Just a thought. Good luck - Patti Quote
SandraL Posted October 15, 2008 Posted October 15, 2008 I only had them while on Alimta. Was taken off them once I got off that. Quote
Yorktown Linda Posted October 16, 2008 Posted October 16, 2008 Marci, Alimta is a folic acid antagonist, so I'm getting B-12 shots with it. Can't say that it helps with the fatigue, but then I don't know how I'd be without them. Linda Quote
neilb Posted October 18, 2008 Posted October 18, 2008 It is my understanding that, prior to B12 and Folic Acid supplementation, Alimta side effects were much worse (during the trials). That's why they're part of the regimen.--Neil Quote
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