Health and Well Being Injections
Hay fever Treatment
Severe hayfever symptoms can ruin your summer and have a detrimental effect on quality of life and ability to work optimally.
If you have severe symptoms that fail to respond to other treatments, such as oral antihistamine medications or topical eye drops it is possible to request an appointment to discuss the hay fever injection.
What is the hay fever injection and how does it work?
Hayfever injection is a corticosteroid injection given into the buttock. The medication has anti-inflammatory properties which slightly suppress the immune system and stop the body’s natural pollen response from going ‘haywire’. The treatment starts to work approximately 2 days after treatment and usually lasts the full season. Occasionally a second dose is required around 4 weeks later if symptoms persist.
All injections are given by fully qualified medical professional and prescribing practitioner.
A full risk assessment is taken prior to treatment to make sure that you are the right candidate for treatment, and potential side effects will be discussed as well as the benefits.
The dose required to control severe symptoms is partly related to body weight. If you are over 80kg you will require a larger dose to ease your symptoms. We have found that the therapeutic dose for most effective relief is 1mg per kg of body weight, therefore our standard doses administered are 40mg-80mg per patient.
We always ensure that the benefits of the treatment for severe hay fever outweigh any risks
Risks & Contraindications
This treatment option is also not recommended for patients with the following conditions or ailments:
Stomach ulcers
Diabetes
Osteoporosis
Epilepsy
Pregnant or breastfeeding
Hypertension
Glaucoma
Cardiovascular disease
Active infection
Under 18
Cost £120 initial treatment and £20 for any additional doses
Vitamin B12 Injections
What are Vitamin B12 Injections?
Vitamin B12 is an essential, water-soluble nutrient for vitality and wellbeing. It aids your digestion, helps you to regulate mood, and assists in maintaining a healthy immune system. If you have low Vitamin B12 levels, you may find you have symptoms such as:
Fatigue
Stress
Loss of appetite
Low moods
Faintness
Brain fog
Pale skin
When suffering from a Vitamin B12 deficiency, injections are the most effective solution for delivering the nutrient to your body. The full dose is delivered straight into your system, enabling you to feel happier, vibrant and more energised. As with all vitamins, Vitamin B12 is a vital component to any healthy and active lifestyle.
One injection administered into the upper arm muscle (Deltoid muscle).
How do Vitamin B12 Injections work?
According to the UK government, our bodies require 1.5 micrograms (mcg) a day of Vitamin B12, although other governments advise that we actually need more.
Vitamin B12 is predominately only acquired naturally from animal-based produce such as meat, dairy, eggs, as well as fish, especially trout, salmon and cod. Vitamin B12 deficiencies are therefore quite common among vegetarians and vegans. However, many people who are deficient are simply this way because their bodies are unable to absorb Vitamin B12 efficiently.
Supplementary tablets can be taken to account for a lack of Vitamin B12 in the diet. However, injections are a more effective method because the Vitamin B12 is delivered straight into your system without being digested first, allowing for maximum results. Any Vitamin B12 that is not required by the body is excreted in the urine.
How long do Vitamin B12 Injections take to work?
Most clients have a sense of improved general wellbeing almost immediately after their first Vitamin B12 injection. Nearly all clients report a larger rise in energy levels after their second or third shot. Clients generally have a Vitamin B12 injection every week for the duration of their recommended course.
How many Vitamin B12 treatments are needed?
Our medical suggestion is to have one Vitamin B12 injection at weekly intervals, up to five shots (so five shots over five weeks). And then repeat the same cycle every six to 12 months.
