By Dr. Shelise Edwards, MD, FACEP.
Walking into a medical facility for any procedure can be intimidating, especially if you’re unsure of what to expect. Let’s walk through exactly what happens when you come to enTrust Immediate Care in Houston, TX, for vitamin B shots.
Your Initial Consultation
First, you’ll meet with one of our healthcare providers. This isn’t a quick in-and-out transaction—we take time to understand your health history, symptoms, and goals. We’ll ask about:
- Your current symptoms and how long you’ve been experiencing them
- Your dietary habits (vital for identifying deficiency risk)
- Any medications or supplements you’re currently taking
- Your medical history, including digestive issues or autoimmune conditions
- Previous blood work, if you have it
This conversation is crucial. While vitamin B shots are generally very safe, we want to ensure they’re appropriate for your specific situation and that we’re addressing the root cause of your symptoms, not just treating surface-level complaints.
The Vitamin B Injection Process: Quick and Simple
Getting a vitamin B shot takes about 30 seconds. Seriously. The anticipation is often worse than the actual injection.
The shot is typically administered in your upper arm or buttocks—whichever you prefer. The needle is tiny, and most people describe the sensation as a brief pinch followed by slight pressure as the liquid enters the muscle.
Some people feel a mild burning or stinging sensation that lasts just a few seconds, but many patients report feeling nothing beyond the initial needle stick. Within minutes, you’re done and on your way.
What Happens After Your Shot
Immediately after the injection, you can resume normal activities. There’s no downtime, no recovery period, no restrictions. You can drive yourself home, go back to work, hit the gym—whatever your day requires.
Some people feel energized within hours. Others notice gradual improvements over several days. Everyone’s response is slightly different, depending on how deficient they were and how their body processes and utilizes the vitamins.
Treatment Frequency: Creating Your Custom Plan
At enTrust Immediate Care center, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all protocols. Your treatment frequency depends on several factors:
- Severity of deficiency: If you’re severely deficient, you might start with weekly injections, then transition to monthly maintenance shots once your levels stabilize.
- Underlying conditions: If you have absorption issues, you might need more frequent injections indefinitely because your body can’t maintain levels through diet alone.
- Your response to treatment: Some people maintain excellent levels with monthly shots, while others feel best with injections every two weeks.
Our board-certified doctors and experienced nurses will work with you to determine the frequency that keeps you feeling your best, minimizing unnecessary appointments.
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Dr. Shelise Edwards, MD, FACEP, is a board-certified emergency medicine physician. She currently serves as Medical Director of enTrust Immediate Care in Houston, TX. Originally from Tallahassee, FL, she completed her medical school training at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, and her emergency medicine residency training at The University of Chicago in 2005. She worked as an attending physician in Atlanta as well as Chicago, before relocating to Houston in 2011. Dr. Henry enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 kids relaxing at home, watching movies and traveling.
