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This autoimmune condition affects the stomach's ability to produce intrinsic factor, so you can't absorb vitamin B12 through your digestive system
How To Test Your B12 Level Serum B12 (cobalamin) in the blood is the standard way to check B12 status
Some doctors prescribe B12 shots for people with low B12 levels or conditions that make it hard to absorb B12 from foods and supplements
B12 Injections Are More Effective There are a few different ways people can increase their B12 levels
People with inflammatory arthritis are about twice as likely to get shingles as otherwise-healthy adults, which is likely due to immune dysfunction from the disease itself and/or the immune-suppressing drugs people take to treat their arthritis
These injections last just under a week, so it is recommended to receive the injections twice a week, and include a Vitamin B12 shot for maximum benefit
