Question:
Taking B- Complex Problem.
I am 3 weeks post op and I am having a major problem taking B complex. I have to either crushed or open the caps and take the vitamin in water. The B complex is making me ill. Any suggestions? — FSUMom (posted on September 2, 2009)
September 2, 2009
They have liquid B-Complex at Walmart. Maybe you can try it in the liquid
form.
— anitamae
September 2, 2009
I do the sublingual.. Under the tongue and it tastes good too. I did give
myself a shot every month but I kept forgetting so I went back to the pill.
Good luck
— okbuffy
September 2, 2009
I had the same problem, try taking it with food.
— karrenn
September 2, 2009
Definitely try the sublingual. You can get them at WalMart, Target, most
pharmacies, etc.
— agwc
September 2, 2009
Sublingual is the best. You can get it at www.wonderlabs.com I leave
mine sitting on my desk and I take at least 2 a day; when I am stressed I
will take a third one. Usually 8 to 12 hours apart. Slight cherry flavor
and it absolutely works! ALso had Biotin and Folic Acid in it
A note about the sublingual.....Methylcobalamin is the form of B-12 active
in the central nervous system. The liver may not convert cyanocobalamin,
the common supplement form of B-12, into adequate amounts of
methylcobalamin the body may need. I copied that right off the bottle
here! I did
alot of research on B-12 and like nitro tabs, it is quickest and mostest
(is that a word? ~grin~) transported to the blood stream. Good luck.
— BeenThere1
September 2, 2009
Please be aware that the shelf life of any liquid supplement is much les
than the oral form of any product. I have given myself B12 shots now for 8
years - they don't hurt at all and are easily administered in the privacy
of your home.Insurance also covers the costs.
— Pamela Ryan
September 2, 2009
My doctor ordered me B12 injections that I give myself every two weeks. I
have been doing this since sugery and I am almost two years out. It really
helps with the energy. It is a really tiny needle like the diabetics use.
Doesn't hurt at all. I just do it in my thigh or stomach where there is the
most fatty tissue. You might ask your doctor about this. The liquid B-12
made me nausiated. Good luck!
— lesleigh07
September 2, 2009
Try Vitamist at wwwVitaaMist.com
They have spray vitamins that are absorbed into the mucous membranes of the
mouth and are absorbed better than any other method, including sublingual
liquids and intramuscular injections (about 9 times better than pills).
They have several different choices from a multiple vitamin spray, vitamin
B-12, B-vitamin combinations (D-Stress), Calcium with Magnesium
(Osteo-CalMag), etc.
I get nauseous using pills, and this is the only thing I've found that I
can take. Plus it's nice to not have to swallow a bunch of pills. I'm on
their E-Z ship program (I get a month's supply of a woman's multiple,
Osteo-CalMag, and B-12 500mcg) which comes automatically every month.
Since I order 3, I get a promotional 4th one free every month and free
shipping and handling. Also if you get at least 3, you get a discount (I
end up getting 4 tubes for the price of 2). You might give them a try for
the B vitamins and see what you think.
Patricia Kim Marshall
KimM
— KimM
September 2, 2009
I was told from the beginning that my B-12 would have to be sublingual, and
that I needed X strength. I got mine at the Vitamin Shoppe, and they were
inexpensive and taste great!
— Erica Alikchihoo
September 3, 2009
Liquid sub-lingual is easy, and tastes pretty good.....I tried crushing
pills at first and that was horrible......I buy my liquid at Walgreens and
Wal-Mart.
— nwheat
September 3, 2009
Bariatric Advantage sells chewable vitamins and also has specific viatamins
for each type of weight loss surgery. They are also really reasonble
price-wise. I take them and like them. They also come in different flavors.
— Krisican2
September 3, 2009
I crushed mine and mixed it with my protein drink, then I found the liquid
form which was much easier..plus it puts something in your stomach so it
doesnt upset ..
— gaydria
September 3, 2009
I've used a cherry flavored sublingual liquid B-12 and B-complex combo from
the start. It has never upset my stomach. Target, CVS and Walgreens all
carry it; different brands of course. Watch CVS and Walgreens for their
sales if you have these stores in your area. The last I purchased was
2-for-1 pricing! Just like with our food, we have to try and try again
sometimes to find what works for us. Hang in there and don't throw out your
pills just yet. Later on after you've healed a bit more you will be able to
swallow them. I was the same way about my gigantic calcium tabs at first.
Now I just chomp 'em up like a real woman and down 'em with a swig of
crystal lite. :o)
— Arkin10
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