CogitoErgoSum Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 Howzit (saying it with a stuffed nose...) I did a quick search regarding VITAMIN B SHOTS. No new posts. What is the latest about vitamin b shots? Easily available otc from the pharmacy/lbs (????)? Need prescription? How much does it cost? Will it help if you are already sick? I am g@tvol - everytime I attempt increasing training intensity, I get sick.
splat Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 New legislation requires that you have a prescription from a Dr. If you know your pharmacist well, they could maybe do it quietly without a script Don't know what they cost Some people swear by them, others say its a waste of money. Some people say that its the placebo effect...
Jay_B Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 Ive had the flu injection the last 2 years just before going into winter and have made it through with out getting sick. Previously would spend a good week or two completely man down. Its available over the counter and my local chemist charges R100.
Oracle BoB Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 Go to intercare, ask for a vitamin B shot, its R75 or there abouts
Wannabe Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 When it was still freely available, a shot cost me R30.00 at my local Pharmacy. Now you need a Dr prescription, so I don't go for my regular B12 Complex jabs.
Tjokkits Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 dischem insist on a prescription. smaller pharmacies I haven't had issues
Dicky DQ Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 You need a script. This is good for 3 shots. After the cost of the script the shots cost about ZAR 50.00. It may be placebo effect, but it works for me.
Vangar Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 I recently went to the doctor because I was constantly tired, couldn't keep my eyes open by 8pm. Found out I had glandular fever, got perscribed Vitamin B complex and Vitamin B12 course 2 injections a week for 5 weeks. Cost was about R120. For me from the first shot I felt like a new person, fatigue was much better, was very carefull of the placebo effect but I can honestly say I have more energy. Sleep patterns are better. So while you're mileage may vary, it's worth a try IMHO.
jagwil Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 I get a B12 complex shot from my doctor every second week. I used to end up with a bad dose of bronchitis every winter. Since taking the shots I have not had anything more than a light cold.
CogitoErgoSum Posted March 18, 2015 Author Posted March 18, 2015 I recently went to the doctor because I was constantly tired, couldn't keep my eyes open by 8pm. Found out I had glandular fever, got perscribed Vitamin B complex and Vitamin B12 course 2 injections a week for 5 weeks. Cost was about R120. For me from the first shot I felt like a new person, fatigue was much better, was very carefull of the placebo effect but I can honestly say I have more energy. Sleep patterns are better. So while you're mileage may vary, it's worth a try IMHO.Ja, I am recently buggered by mid afternoon - can't keep awake. And then passed out before 8pm. Tired. But definitely not from over-training. I barely train three times a week. Exactly why I need to increase intensity. Did a longish ride the past weekend (close to 4hours, ok, long ride for me...), now sick again. I need to do something urgent to improve my immunity and energy.
Spinnekop Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 Julle wat altyd die dopertjies so kruisig..... http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/uci-approves-no-needle-policy CSA:http://www.cyclingsa.com/anti-doping-press/2014/9/28/uci-introduction-of-no-needle-policy
CogitoErgoSum Posted March 18, 2015 Author Posted March 18, 2015 Thanks. I will get a prescription then. I haven't had any vit shots before. Hope it will help then ????
V12man Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 Howzit (saying it with a stuffed nose...) I did a quick search regarding VITAMIN B SHOTS. No new posts. What is the latest about vitamin b shots? Easily available otc from the pharmacy/lbs ()? Need prescription? How much does it cost? Will it help if you are already sick? I am g@tvol - everytime I attempt increasing training intensity, I get sick.Easy to get from a pharmacy with a nurse.You do need a prescription - but a registered nurse can do it for this oneCosts about R30 plus disposables - around 100 - 120 in total Will it help - maybe - if you are vitamin defficient (unlikely) - will it make you feel better - probably - it does have some effects on brain chemistry.... And while you are there - get a flu shot - that will help for the year ahead - repeat every 2 years - do the whole family.
waanie Posted March 18, 2015 Posted March 18, 2015 take the b12 cocktail its got extras in u only need to take it once a month it cost me R40,00 a shot it really helps
CogitoErgoSum Posted March 18, 2015 Author Posted March 18, 2015 Easy to get from a pharmacy with a nurse.You do need a prescription - but a registered nurse can do it for this oneCosts about R30 plus disposables - around 100 - 120 in total Will it help - maybe - if you are vitamin defficient (unlikely) - will it make you feel better - probably - it does have some effects on brain chemistry.... And while you are there - get a flu shot - that will help for the year ahead - repeat every 2 years - do the whole family.Thanks. Currently treating the sinuses with spray and anthistamine. Need to address the reason why this happens when I am increasing intensity. Will speak to the doc.
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