Paresthesias The medical term paresthesias refers to pins and needles or a burning sensation that typically occurs in the hands and feet
When you come to The Root Acupuncture, we provide only the highest quality vitamin B12 injections
According to the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, functional B12 deficiency is most commonly seen in patients with one or more of the following: Age over 50 stomach acid production declines with age, and stomach acid is required to free B12 from food PPI or H2 blocker use reflux medications suppress the acid needed for B12 absorption Metformin use, which interferes with B12 absorption directly Vegan or vegetarian diets B12 is found almost exclusively in animal products Gut conditions including celiac, IBS, SIBO, and Crohns MTHFR mutations that affect how B12 is metabolized once absorbed Heavy alcohol use The symptoms of low B12 are easy to dismiss: fatigue, brain fog, low mood, tingling in the hands or feet, weakness, and shortness of breath on mild exertion
Most people notice they feel more awake, less foggy, and more physically alert within a few days of treatment
However, due to the shortage, compounding pharmacies and facilities were allowed to temporarily produce compounded semaglutide to meet the high demandeven though compounded semaglutide injections are not FDA approved