Jane 1
Hi I have pernicious Anemia too, I take one shot every three months, I also get my bloods checked about twice a year just to see how the levels are, I have had this for 5 years, so far I only need the shots every 3 months, however, I too get low about 4 weeks before I am due a shot. Once your levels are above 200 I think ( I would have to check that) everything should be fine. Also pernicious anemia can be caused by loss of intrinsic factor which means you can't absorb it from food, however I do find if I eat more foods rich in vit 12 it boosts me even in the short term, I would feel the dosage of 1 per month is fine, it just takes a while, I think to feel energetic again. I took vit 12 each day for 2 weeks, initailly, then every second day, then once a week, then once a month, and now once every three months, but each year I felt better. Now sometimes i nearly forget I need my shot, just give it time. If you need to change Doctors do, but be honest with the one you have first and tell them your fears. All the best J