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Hi all,

I have been using the patch MD Multivitamin for the last five months. I had routine blood work done last Friday and my doctor just called to tell me that everything looks good except my Vitamin B12. My B12 was low so she wants me to start a 500mg daily regimen. It's odd because the Patch MD multivitamin claims to have 1000mcg of B12, which is 16,667% of the daily value. Perhaps it really doesn't have that much or maybe it's just not absorbed through the skin. Anyway, I just wanted to give an update since I've seen a lot of people ask about the Patches.< /p>

This is the one I've been using
http://www.patchmd.com/MultiVitamin-Plus-Topical-Patch.html

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I've been using myKind B12 spray from Amazon for B12 and my levels are good. In case you are looking for B12 options.

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Does the patch help with nausea? I can't take my Vitamins because they are making me puke and I am 6 days post op so all I can have is liquids. Even the yogurt, milk and thick Protein Shakes aren't enough for my belly to prevent nausea. I even tried grinding the vitamins into my shakes but its not helping.

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Does the patch help with nausea? I can't take my Vitamins because they are making me puke and I am 6 days post op so all I can have is liquids. Even the yogurt, milk and thick Protein shakes aren't enough for my belly to prevent nausea. I even tried grinding the Vitamins into my shakes but its not helping.

You might try some ginger tea for nausea, like the Ginger Aid from Traditional Medicinals

http://www.traditionalmedicinals.com/products/ginger-aid/

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Does the patch help with nausea? I can't take my Vitamins because they are making me puke and I am 6 days post op so all I can have is liquids. Even the yogurt, milk and thick Protein shakes aren't enough for my belly to prevent nausea. I even tried grinding the Vitamins into my shakes but its not helping.

I wouldn't say the patch actually helps with nausea but it certainly doesn't cause nausea like a Vitamin capsule or tablet might. I went with the Patches because the chewables were absolutely making me gag and get nauseous. Even when I was able to progress to the tablets, they're all too big for me to swallow. The Patches have been a great alternative for me.

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