Vitamins

[mysleeve 38]

Hello. I have surgery on the 14th and my doctor prescribed the nasal B12 what Vitamins would you guys recommend. The nurse said I can take an over the counter that doesn't contain b12. Does anyone know what kind that is. Please help.

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

I guess I am confused! If the doctor prescribed the B12 nasal spray, isn't that what you should do? You can get dissolvable B12 OTC, or pills, but if suggested the spray, that's what I would do.

[Kiba 47]

Do you mean just general Vitamins or specifically B12? I was told to do the sublingual ones (cherry!) you can get those anywhere. As far as other vitamins, I was told to do Flintstones Complete, Calrate 600s and I'm taking additional Vit D and Biotin for my own needs. Usually your doctor should tell you what to take, we were given a packet that included a list of approved vitamins and I picked these (since they go down easy..)

[mysleeve 38]

I need a Multivitamin without B12

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

I guess the best thing would be to ask a pharmacist. They may have a really good suggestion for you, or might be able to point you in the right direction by suggesting where you could find them...they may know of an alternative source. Good luck to you!

[efierke 60]

I need a multivitamin without B12

Unless you have a kidney disorder or similar that is going to keep you from excreting the excess B12, you'll be fine - B12 (like C & like the other B vitamins) is Water soluble so it's not going to do you any harm if you get extra. My sublingual B12s are about 500% of the RDA, and my Vitamin C is about 1000% of the RDA. worst it's going to do is turn your pee yellow.

[mysleeve 38]

Thanks

[bikrchk 1,313]

Multivitamin WITHOUT B12? Seems odd. Many of us are directed to take EXTRA B12 (along with other extra supplements) in addition to the multivitamin. I'd ask my surgical team what they recommend, (brand and dosage) as this seems like a really weird requirement.