Vitamin B12 Shots to Treat CFS
One of the things that helps me the most is the hydroxocobalamin form of sublingual B-12. My genetic testing showed me that the hydroxocobalamin form would be more beneficial to me than the methylcobalamin form (I have noticed that the methyl version is overstimulating for me). B-12 helps me with all symptoms, including brain fog which is my main problem. Even though I and other CFS patients may not be B-12 deficient, I have read that most CFS sufferers will respond favorably to B-12.
On the yahoo groups CFS Experimental message boards, I came across someone who had very similar symptoms as me. They said that once they started doing B-12 injections, that their brain fog cleared up almost completely. It made then feel about 85% of normal. As long as they stuck to the supplements, they felt great in spite of occasional setbacks.
This drove me to the conclusion that hydroxocobalamin B-12 shots, will be the next form of treatment that i am going to try.
This article by Dr. Rich Konyenburg explains how methylation cycle protocol really fits my symptom profile perfectly. Before i had heard of the methylation cycle protocol, i had found that folic acid, B-12, NAC, l-methionine really helped me. I had no idea at the time why they helped, but i had found through trial and error that they did. Rich Konyenburg’s paper explains why all of the supplements help and give me more ideas of things i should be trying.
Since I’ve been on the Amy Yasko Methylation Cycle Protocol, I have had some up and down improvements. Ive felt decent at times, and have been able to do much more than usual. But, i always seem to have setbacks. Im hoping that the B-12 injections will give me the boost that i need. I’ll keep you posted.
