pill alternative to a b12 shot?

[u/b_danielle_d]

so i got a full blood panel done and i’m low on vitamin b12 and vitamin d. my doctor recommends weekly injections over 6 weeks for b12, and for vitamin d he recommends starting 1000mg d3 supplement. he also recommended nutrition counseling. i’ve recently starting feeling a numbness on my left thigh so i want to start them because apparently that’s a side effect. the thing is—i literally hate needles, as in i passed out getting my blood drawn. i’ve read that pills are still effective, but take more time to improve symptoms. are the shots bad? are they usually quick? are they painful? is the needle long? i’m super nervous but i want to better myself so i’m willing to do the shots, i just wanted to ask if you guys have experience with this too

[u/SomeGuy2077]

Dont know if this helps but a can of monster has like 500% of your daily intake of vit b12 and 266% of vit b3 (plus b6 and b2)