susu2007
10-15-2008, 01:54 PM
I have been struggling with fatigue, neck and shoulder pain, continuous pressure in the head, heavyheadedness and disequlibiriumm for almost a year. After a long series of ENT, orthopedic and other specialists, I went to the lab and decided to have my vitamins and minerals tested. It turned out that I was vitamin D deficient.
I am currently taking Calcium (600mgs) with vitamin D (200 IUs) twice a day. My doctor didn't want me to take Alfacalcidol because there is the risk it might increase my calcium levels to dangerous levels so he put me on a normal supplement.
I was wondering whether any of you has vitamin D deficiency and whether some of my symptoms can be caused by such deficiency. I was also wondering how long it would take for me to notice any difference in my overall health and energy levels. Any other information about vitamin D would also be very appreciated,..
Thanks,..
I am currently taking Calcium (600mgs) with vitamin D (200 IUs) twice a day. My doctor didn't want me to take Alfacalcidol because there is the risk it might increase my calcium levels to dangerous levels so he put me on a normal supplement.
I was wondering whether any of you has vitamin D deficiency and whether some of my symptoms can be caused by such deficiency. I was also wondering how long it would take for me to notice any difference in my overall health and energy levels. Any other information about vitamin D would also be very appreciated,..
Thanks,..
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mmee
11-20-2008, 09:59 PM
hi,
I had a vitamin d deficiency, but I also had hyperparathyroid, so that contributed to mine.
Has your calcium been checked in the blood?
I know that vitamin d deficiency can cause all sorts of issues, like the ones that you mentioned.
My vitamin d was at 24 and then with mega doses (150,000 ius a week), it went to 68 in 2 1/2 months. I am not sure what it is now.
Keep me posted on how you are doing and feeling on your supplements.
mmee
I had a vitamin d deficiency, but I also had hyperparathyroid, so that contributed to mine.
Has your calcium been checked in the blood?
I know that vitamin d deficiency can cause all sorts of issues, like the ones that you mentioned.
My vitamin d was at 24 and then with mega doses (150,000 ius a week), it went to 68 in 2 1/2 months. I am not sure what it is now.
Keep me posted on how you are doing and feeling on your supplements.
mmee
susu2007
11-21-2008, 06:11 AM
Hi,
Thanks for your reply.
My vitamin D levels were 12 when I first had them checked. After two weeks on vitamin D supplements (1000 IU a day in addition to eating fish three days a week), they went up to 19. That was three weeks ago. I also increased my intake of fortified milk and cereal which has given rise to a whole set of new problems such as bloating, gas, fullness, etc. I am not sure whether it is the milk or the supplements that are causing me these problems.
Anyway, I am still on vitamin D supplements and I am due for another test this Saturday. My fatigue seems to have improved slightly although not by much. I need to bring my levels up to at least 40 to notice any major difference, I guess.
My doctor didn't want me to take megadoses of vitamin D which explains why I am only on 1000 IU. I will find out this Saturday whether I will need to increase the dose or not.
Thanks for your reply.
My vitamin D levels were 12 when I first had them checked. After two weeks on vitamin D supplements (1000 IU a day in addition to eating fish three days a week), they went up to 19. That was three weeks ago. I also increased my intake of fortified milk and cereal which has given rise to a whole set of new problems such as bloating, gas, fullness, etc. I am not sure whether it is the milk or the supplements that are causing me these problems.
Anyway, I am still on vitamin D supplements and I am due for another test this Saturday. My fatigue seems to have improved slightly although not by much. I need to bring my levels up to at least 40 to notice any major difference, I guess.
My doctor didn't want me to take megadoses of vitamin D which explains why I am only on 1000 IU. I will find out this Saturday whether I will need to increase the dose or not.
susu2007
11-21-2008, 06:13 AM
I forgot to tell you that, yes, my calcium levels were checked and they were excellent and within the normal range. My thyorid and parathyroid were also tested. Everything else was also normal in terms of vitamins and minerals except for vitamin D.
Live to fish
01-06-2009, 11:54 AM
Susu,
I hve been having the same problems, pressure in the head, heavyheadedness and disequlibiriumm, I feel like my whole body is shaking. My vitamin D level was 8 I just started taking 50,000 IU per week. How sre you feeling now?
I hve been having the same problems, pressure in the head, heavyheadedness and disequlibiriumm, I feel like my whole body is shaking. My vitamin D level was 8 I just started taking 50,000 IU per week. How sre you feeling now?
dschus1156
01-07-2009, 07:01 PM
Greetings,
I was just reading everyone's post on Vit. D Def. and wanted to share my story. Last week I could barely get out of bed. Every joint and muscle in my body was stiff, sore and basically not funtioning. I could not walk well, and could not comb my hair or lift my coffee. I went to the doctor and words went through my mind....Lupus, RA, Scleraderma, ect. I went yesterday for my labs and all my ANA...sed ratios ect. were normal. My doctor also checked on all my vit. levels and found i was very low in D and started my on the 50,000 iu of D weekly. This is all new to me,...but my question is...what causes D def. I read somewhere that being overweight could have an effect on absorptions. I hope and pray there are no underlying diseases that cause this....I know one thing....2009 will be spent eating very health, no sugar, white flour or processed foods....I have never been so frightened ....Thoughts? Comments? Blessings to all.
I was just reading everyone's post on Vit. D Def. and wanted to share my story. Last week I could barely get out of bed. Every joint and muscle in my body was stiff, sore and basically not funtioning. I could not walk well, and could not comb my hair or lift my coffee. I went to the doctor and words went through my mind....Lupus, RA, Scleraderma, ect. I went yesterday for my labs and all my ANA...sed ratios ect. were normal. My doctor also checked on all my vit. levels and found i was very low in D and started my on the 50,000 iu of D weekly. This is all new to me,...but my question is...what causes D def. I read somewhere that being overweight could have an effect on absorptions. I hope and pray there are no underlying diseases that cause this....I know one thing....2009 will be spent eating very health, no sugar, white flour or processed foods....I have never been so frightened ....Thoughts? Comments? Blessings to all.
mady01
01-09-2009, 11:45 PM
Hi Everyone ,i am so glad i foind this forum ,i had my vit d level checked my dr's nurse called me december said mine was 4 and she called in prescription for vit d 1.25 mg once a week for 12 weeks.....so i am still scared take that mega dose i have phobia about taking new pill,i'm so exhausted from reading on internet about scary reasons we need vit d i thought it was only for bones ,i had bone density done 2 months ago that was fine my calcium is a 9.3 i guess thats normal.....i go see my dr next week i know he will be upset that i didn't take vit d 1.25 yet ,i went read side effect one was fast poundin heart i get palpitations so i'm terrified for fera of gettin side effects ,i know this one lady said it raised her blood pressure ...than some others say they did fine on it ...well i'm hoping my dr will maybe try mwe on a dose won't give side effects ...i also started drinking milk i had stomach cramps and i bought this lactaid one it helps me hot get gassy feeling as much ...i boiught can salmaon yuk lol never ate it in my life ..i'm a vegetarian for at least 15 years i feel so STUCK and SCARED .....can i ask when your drs rechecked your levels again how long did dr wait after being on it...i wish i could be rechecked again make sure i am really low not sure they can do that .i want do right thing but causing me much anxiety i take xanax for that ..thank you for listening i'm so confused depressed about this.i hope everyone does well with vit D..........mady:)
kessa
01-10-2009, 12:37 AM
I am also here researching Vit D. My daughter has been tired and muscle pain all over. The doctor office called today and said her Vit D was low. They called out 50000 IU of Vit D. Take one a week for 12 weeks then one a month after that. Has anyone else had severe muscle pain with Vit D problems?
mady01
01-10-2009, 01:00 AM
Hi kessa ,i have lower back pain and sometimes when i walk i ache all over but i have degenerated disc in my lower back and some arthritis so i don't know if its from low level d .. when i exercise i use this body by jake has resistance on it so when i use it i can feel my legs ache, a year ago i didn't feel that feeling ....did your dr say what your daughter level was? i even read some people that are consideded insuffient still being prescribed the 50,000 vit d ,i'm considerd deficient .
Live to fish
01-10-2009, 11:47 AM
Hi all,
I really don't have severe muscle pain. I'm only on my 2nd week of the 12.
I really don't have severe muscle pain. I'm only on my 2nd week of the 12.
susu2007
01-11-2009, 05:06 AM
Hi Everyone,
I posted a couple of months ago. After taking 1000IU of D3 for every day, eating salmon at least three times a week, my levels had risen from 12ng when first tested (around mid-October) to 29.3ng (around mid-December).
I refused to take D2 (1,25) because of all the problems associated with taking mega doses of it.
From personal experience, I would highly recommend taking D3. As little as 1000IU a day plus eating Salmon three times a week were enough to raise my vitamin D levels to almost 30ng. I am still taking vitamin D as I want to take my levels up to 40-50ng.
Someone posted that they were scared of heart palpitations and high blood pressure. My advice is to take D3 and see how things go. The pros far outweigh the cons and very low levels of vitamin D can wreak havoc with the whole body and cause a wide range of diseases on the long run.
I posted a couple of months ago. After taking 1000IU of D3 for every day, eating salmon at least three times a week, my levels had risen from 12ng when first tested (around mid-October) to 29.3ng (around mid-December).
I refused to take D2 (1,25) because of all the problems associated with taking mega doses of it.
From personal experience, I would highly recommend taking D3. As little as 1000IU a day plus eating Salmon three times a week were enough to raise my vitamin D levels to almost 30ng. I am still taking vitamin D as I want to take my levels up to 40-50ng.
Someone posted that they were scared of heart palpitations and high blood pressure. My advice is to take D3 and see how things go. The pros far outweigh the cons and very low levels of vitamin D can wreak havoc with the whole body and cause a wide range of diseases on the long run.
mady01
01-12-2009, 10:07 PM
Hi susu, Thats wonderful you are getting your vit D levels up .....i have a question was your mega dose that you didn't take 'vit d 1.25 mg ,is that same as what i was prescribed vit d 1.25 mg gel cap once a week for 12 weeks i know side effect paper said dristol maxium D3 ........all confuing to me but i am going to my docters wednsday so i will see maybe he can tell me dose i can feel comfortable with,oh i know i read so much about dangers being low in d ,i'm paranoid all i know now........i bought can salmon never ate it in my life is their d in can ,i read salmon is good for you i don't see d listed on back not suree how evenm make it ..well i hope get my levels up so o can get this fear being low off my mindi'm scared since i was told low d thanks....mady
mady01
01-12-2009, 10:15 PM
Hi Susu.,i forgot ask you what fortified cereal do you eat ? i started drinking fortified milk also ,so many cereals i want get one higher in d thank you so much ...mady
Chele60
01-13-2009, 07:37 PM
You have to realize where vitamin D comes from to know where the deficiency can arise. There are actually very few foods that contain vitamin D - it is mostly in fish with a rather high oil content, such as salmon, mackerel, and tuna. You may have heard of cod liver oil? In the days of old children were usually fed a spoonful on a regular basis. Cod liver oil contains a LOT of vitamin D!
But mostly, our bodies manage to synthesize vitamin D from the sun. Again, in days of old and before vitamin D was added to dairy products, parents were encouraged to have their children spend regular time out in the sunshine to avoid rickets. (A common disease due to a deficiency of vitamin D) In our society today (and with vitamin D added to just about all dairy products) people have a tendency to avoid exposure to the sun's harmful rays due to the risk of skin cancer. So, avoidance of the sun (and using sun protection) and with people possibly not eating as much dairy products due to fat content, a vitamin D deficiancy can develop.
But mostly, our bodies manage to synthesize vitamin D from the sun. Again, in days of old and before vitamin D was added to dairy products, parents were encouraged to have their children spend regular time out in the sunshine to avoid rickets. (A common disease due to a deficiency of vitamin D) In our society today (and with vitamin D added to just about all dairy products) people have a tendency to avoid exposure to the sun's harmful rays due to the risk of skin cancer. So, avoidance of the sun (and using sun protection) and with people possibly not eating as much dairy products due to fat content, a vitamin D deficiancy can develop.
susu2007
01-15-2009, 06:37 AM
Hi Mady01
I believe the 50,0000IU weekly dose is the 1.25 form of vitamin D2. The one I am taking is vitamin D3.
As for cereals, you need to check the list of vitamins on the pack to find out if vitamin D is one of them. Some cereals are fortified by other vitamins but not viatmin D. I used to buy any cereal as long as it was fortified with vitamin D. I had to stop eventually because I am lactose intolerant and milk messed up my system. I sometimes eat cereal with yoghurt.
Salmon is a very rich source of vitamin D. I recommend the canned type because only wild salmon is used for canning because of its thicker texture. Farmed salmon contains only half the amount of vitamin D found in wild salmon. Pink salmon is my favourite. You can have it with salad. I sometimes eat it mixed in with mashed potatoes (without butter, of course). You can also prepare salmon with mayo and some cheese on top.
Try to eat two cans a week.
I believe the 50,0000IU weekly dose is the 1.25 form of vitamin D2. The one I am taking is vitamin D3.
As for cereals, you need to check the list of vitamins on the pack to find out if vitamin D is one of them. Some cereals are fortified by other vitamins but not viatmin D. I used to buy any cereal as long as it was fortified with vitamin D. I had to stop eventually because I am lactose intolerant and milk messed up my system. I sometimes eat cereal with yoghurt.
Salmon is a very rich source of vitamin D. I recommend the canned type because only wild salmon is used for canning because of its thicker texture. Farmed salmon contains only half the amount of vitamin D found in wild salmon. Pink salmon is my favourite. You can have it with salad. I sometimes eat it mixed in with mashed potatoes (without butter, of course). You can also prepare salmon with mayo and some cheese on top.
Try to eat two cans a week.
Koedi2482
01-15-2009, 12:09 PM
Hello Everyone,
I was recently told I was Vit D deficient (yesterday) It's 19 or something. I am not educated enough on the deficiency to not do what my doc tells me. I was called in the prescription for 50,000IU three times a week for three months.
I went to the doc b/c I was having loss of vision, extreme fatigue, hurting bones, wanting to be alone and sleep all the time. Dizzy spells and absolutely no energy. I have been on anti depressants for a very long time and it sounds as though a vit D deficiency can be the route of depresion.
He took me off the antidepressant pills and on the 50,000IU. I hope it helps....
Although I took my first 1 last night and I am having one of the most aweful fatigue spells and blurry eye spells I have ever had. I am trying to figure out if it's b/c I'm off the antidepressants or if it's the Vit B pills.
Please help me get educated on the symptoms and the side effects of this.
With the side effects that I am having he wants to do a CAT Scan for MS.
I'm a bit worried, anyone know the odds.
Thanks for reading and for the help.:)
I was recently told I was Vit D deficient (yesterday) It's 19 or something. I am not educated enough on the deficiency to not do what my doc tells me. I was called in the prescription for 50,000IU three times a week for three months.
I went to the doc b/c I was having loss of vision, extreme fatigue, hurting bones, wanting to be alone and sleep all the time. Dizzy spells and absolutely no energy. I have been on anti depressants for a very long time and it sounds as though a vit D deficiency can be the route of depresion.
He took me off the antidepressant pills and on the 50,000IU. I hope it helps....
Although I took my first 1 last night and I am having one of the most aweful fatigue spells and blurry eye spells I have ever had. I am trying to figure out if it's b/c I'm off the antidepressants or if it's the Vit B pills.
Please help me get educated on the symptoms and the side effects of this.
With the side effects that I am having he wants to do a CAT Scan for MS.
I'm a bit worried, anyone know the odds.
Thanks for reading and for the help.:)
susu2007
01-16-2009, 12:08 PM
Hi,
I am really sorry to hear that you are suffering so much.
One of the first golden rules about anti-depressants is that one should not come off them cold turkey. Your doctor needs to wean you off them slowly. You should check with the doctor who prescribed you the antidepressants.
Your symptoms are probably caused by being taken off the antidepressant suddely. Your system is going through tough withdrawal.
Vitamin D deficieny can cause fatigue, and most of the symptoms you have mentioned.
I hope you feel better soon,..
I am really sorry to hear that you are suffering so much.
One of the first golden rules about anti-depressants is that one should not come off them cold turkey. Your doctor needs to wean you off them slowly. You should check with the doctor who prescribed you the antidepressants.
Your symptoms are probably caused by being taken off the antidepressant suddely. Your system is going through tough withdrawal.
Vitamin D deficieny can cause fatigue, and most of the symptoms you have mentioned.
I hope you feel better soon,..
Koedi2482
01-16-2009, 02:01 PM
My doc said it would be fine to come off of them like that. I have called him and left a message so hopefully he will get back to me soon
TEdds83
01-24-2009, 12:54 AM
Hello all! I thank God that I found your thread here. I have been feeling rotten for a few weeks now. It just hit me that I could be vitamin D deficient again. How quickly I had forgotten this time last year when I was feeling bad and got tested and it was way too low. The doc put me on those 50,000 units as well. IT worked. She told me that living in the midwest we are WAY too deficiant because of not having the sunshine. That is where we get the vitamin D. Even going to the tanning bed would help. I should have been doing that. I haven't been taking my vitamin D and Calcium probably since Sept. So here are my symptoms right now...please let me know if this sounds like it because I have kind of forgotten.
FUZZY SPACEY FEELING MENTALLY
TIRED
PRESSURE IN MY HEAD (LIKE ALL THE BLOOD IS RUNNING UP MY NECK INTO MY HEAD AND ALMOST MAKING ME DIZZY)
DIZZY! AND LIGHTHEADED
MUSCLE TWITCHING (I HAD THIS LAST YEAR!)
SHAKY AT TIMES
DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS (BUT I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH ACID REFLUX AND IBS)
SORE NECK AND SHOULDERS (THIS IS NORMAL FOR ME, I AM A MASSAGE THERAPIST AND I HURT ALOT)
ACHY
Does any of this sound like I am low on vitamin D or calcium again? Should I get tested again? or should I just start in on the vitamins and get the level up myself? I took my first 600 mg calcium plus D tonight. What should I do?
Thanks all!:angel:
FUZZY SPACEY FEELING MENTALLY
TIRED
PRESSURE IN MY HEAD (LIKE ALL THE BLOOD IS RUNNING UP MY NECK INTO MY HEAD AND ALMOST MAKING ME DIZZY)
DIZZY! AND LIGHTHEADED
MUSCLE TWITCHING (I HAD THIS LAST YEAR!)
SHAKY AT TIMES
DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS (BUT I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH ACID REFLUX AND IBS)
SORE NECK AND SHOULDERS (THIS IS NORMAL FOR ME, I AM A MASSAGE THERAPIST AND I HURT ALOT)
ACHY
Does any of this sound like I am low on vitamin D or calcium again? Should I get tested again? or should I just start in on the vitamins and get the level up myself? I took my first 600 mg calcium plus D tonight. What should I do?
Thanks all!:angel:
Live to fish
01-24-2009, 02:33 PM
TEdwards, I have the exact same symptoms you have. I have been feel so out of it for so long. I 'm now on my 4th week of 50,000 iu per week.
TEdds83
01-24-2009, 09:27 PM
Hi Live to Fish and all! Well I think I am gonna go to the doctor this week and have her take blood and see where I stand with my levels. I think it's not good. I think I will be put back on the 50,000 deal. I think in the meantime I will take 2 600mgs of Calcium plus D a day and try to get things going. I am going to buy a tanning package too. They say it helps. She recommended it. We don't get enough sun. Live to Fish...do you have a slight ringing in your ears at all? Or like you are sensative to sound? That is one more symptom to add to my list below. I just feel like crap! Sorry to complain. You aren't alone dear friend.
mady01
01-25-2009, 03:31 PM
Hi Susu,I wanted ask you a question i'm confused with vit D okay heres what my vit bottle says ''Vit D 1.25 mg softgel PLI once a week for 12 weeks...now on side effects paper says Dristol maxium D3 so is this vit D 1.25 D2 what you said you would not take ,i call drug store like a question with a question i need get started soon decide so if D3 is better can you tell me if this soiunds like what i just said on my presription wow i am so confused .can you please let me know i'm glad your level going up ,i am buying salmon too ...thank you mady
briancogs888
02-05-2009, 09:30 PM
Vitamin D deficency is the most common vitamin deficiency. Drink milk, and get some sun. Vitamin D is fat soluable, so it is stored in fat cells. Your diets have probably been poor for quite some time, especially if you were losing weight at all, since the burning of fat cells will release stored D. Sun is important, since most vitamin D taken in is not in its usable form until it is converted in the skin with UV radiation.
TEdds83
02-12-2009, 12:24 AM
HI All! I am beginning the 3rd week of my little blue football Vitamin D pills. 50,000 iu two times a week. My level came back at 26. Way too low. I know it should be between 30 to 80. So I have a ways to go to get it up into the middle of that. I am tired ALOT. Getting up in the morning is really difficult. I get to work and make it through the day but by late afternoon I am ready for a nap. Lately I have been getting the muscle twitching and a few heart palpatations. I know those are symptoms from Low vitamin D. But I was wondering if taking high levels of vitamin D can have side effects too like perhaps the muscle twitching. Any thoughts on that? I would love to hear back from anyone. Thanks!:)
mady01
02-12-2009, 05:14 PM
Hi TEdwards83, Thats great your taking your vitamin D ,i was prescribed vit d 1.25 which means 50,000 i'm told but still didn't take it ,i am trying get a vit d3 maybe 400 iu or try 1000,my level way lower than yours .....did you ever get palpitations before you took 50,000 ? i am afraid of them ,because i have been getting palps since 1980 so its why i am scared take thie large dose my vit d are green gelcap dr prescribed ..oh yes i do get ringing of the ears also but that happens on and off for years ,i have reasearched this 50,000 so much so tired out from it lol....so one day i am going try low dose soon i hope ....i am drinking glass milk everyday and maye try eat egg three times a week i heard has d and salmon ,only thing is i have good cholestrol and trig etc i hope doedsn't up those ,i kn ow i won't get all d i need from foods but i will be retested in april...i have a question did you get your level d checked at Quest Lab?....i did and i heard they gave some false readings by mistake but they were telling some people their d level was okay when it wasn't my dr said my level was too low so they wouldn't have made mistake on mine ...good luck mady
TEdds83
02-12-2009, 08:46 PM
Hi Mady! Thanks for posting. I am so baffled and frustrated tonight. I have been on the 50,000 iu for two and a half weeks now. I actually feel WORSE than I had been feeling. Are there side effects to these mega doses of this Vitamin D? Geez! I did have a mocha today which I hadn't had in awhile and it made me a little shaky. But still!! I am dizzy, just a bit and occasional ringing in ears, Heart palpatations...but not too bad. I think I had some before I started this. I am 44 and in Perimenopause too. So I thought I better add that in. :( grrrrh! But today I felt achy and sore in my muscles. It's all so weird. I am having my period too...sorry to be graphic but would that magnify my already bad symptoms?? I mean does anyone feel worse with their symptoms during their period? Like if you have cramps or muscle pain during your pain and your Vitamin D level is low and giving you symptoms would they maybe feel worse during your period??
I am so frustrated that I have a call into my regular doctor to get an immediate appt. with and endocronologist to get this all figured out.
I hope you feel better soon. Keep me posted!
Tammy:angel:
I am so frustrated that I have a call into my regular doctor to get an immediate appt. with and endocronologist to get this all figured out.
I hope you feel better soon. Keep me posted!
Tammy:angel:
mady01
02-13-2009, 05:39 PM
Hi Tammy ,Your welcome ,oh i know just how you feel i'm frustrated too,i was told month ago vit d was a 4 omg ,and i just had a bone density that was real good ,,,so this brought me down ,i am vegetarian and this hard even drink milk i'm trying ,i'm so afraid getting one side effect that mentioned on my paper fast pounding heart ,and if i din't see that i may have taken 50,000 my dr said he has not got any complaints on vit d ,i get phobias about taking something new like this ,now reading how important it is have normal level ,and why i'm so STUCK ,i'm going drug store looking for pharmicsit to help me find lower safe dose its better than nothing ,i saw nature made 1,000 D3 ,gelcaps so i was hoping find capsules thinking maybe their better ,so this has become obsession for me ,and i can relate to what you mean about thinking of pain wondering is it from low vit d or your period ...well i am menopause now so i don't get periods but if i get any symptoms i right away think is this from low vit d,...i mean since i was 32 ,i had lower back problems palps body aches ,so now i'm 58 :confused:,lol low vit d this is all making me :dizzy:geez this has consumed me so much .......tammy my prescription bottle says' '''vit d 1.25 mg once a week for 12 weeks than on side effect paper says D 3 maximum ...they are shaped like football and green......so i can check my paper see all side effeects not sure if you take exact same D ,i hear ringing in ears occasionally ,i don't think the mocha would make you feel that way ,i like chocolate :)i know they say causes palps etc ,but i don't know i only eat little dark.......i hope you can get an answer from your dr ,try not worry i know hard to wonder about why our bodys give off those weird feelings ,i sudfer ocd so i have the doubting disease ,i wish someone could help me to take d ,take care if you want know side effects i can post them ,i give you credit for taking your D ,i take xanax for anxiety so someone said take that than try swallow that 50,000 D half hour later :(Let me know how you are okay ,:angel:mady
TEdds83
02-13-2009, 07:55 PM
Hi Mady, I am still feeling crappy today. I called the doctor at least 3 or 4 times today. The nurse and I played phone tag and never did talk to each other. The doctor is out of the office until tuesday. Grrrh! I asked for them to set up an appt. with an Endocrinologist. This is going to take forever just to get some help. Sometimes I get really panicky and think maybe I should go to the ER and demand to get tested for everything. But they would probably tell me it can wait and I need to make an appt. with an Endo doctor. I have been to the ER several times with panic attacks. This is common for me. I have xanax but I never take it....I too am afraid of drugs. I have a drug phobia and am afraid of pills. That is how I got into the low vitamin D problem. I skipped taking it since last Sept. And here I am in this mess today. It's way too low.
I am afraid...that since I feel so tired, shaky, achy....weird....light headed dizzy...you name it..that maybe I have something worse wrong with me. What if I have something that can't be cured? I can't live like this!!
I swear if this whole thing is perimenopause I am gonna be so upset. I already am. I am 44 and have plenty of years ahead to deal with this non sense. I just need a doctor to help guide me through this things. Sometimes I wish I was a doctor because I know I would be helping people. I would truly care and help them through these things.
I hope you are having a great day!
I am afraid...that since I feel so tired, shaky, achy....weird....light headed dizzy...you name it..that maybe I have something worse wrong with me. What if I have something that can't be cured? I can't live like this!!
I swear if this whole thing is perimenopause I am gonna be so upset. I already am. I am 44 and have plenty of years ahead to deal with this non sense. I just need a doctor to help guide me through this things. Sometimes I wish I was a doctor because I know I would be helping people. I would truly care and help them through these things.
I hope you are having a great day!
mady01
02-14-2009, 03:15 AM
Hi Tammy ,i'm sorry to hear your still feeling crappy...i FEEL for you that you are trying get an answer and help from your dr their never around when you need them.....tammy i used make many many trips to ER ,i get anxiety panick attacks for years ,sometimes some reassurrance helps ,especially when you have deal with the feelings you are getting ...i was always told to go to an endroconolgist but my dr never sent me.......i hear you i'm so sick worry fear i have only one grandaughter shes 20 months old i want to enjoy being with her and i do but when i am back home everything starts all over again....i feel no one understands my fears its not that i'm complaining i need help with this vit d thing so now when i get palpitations i think is that from low d level.....and bedtime is worse i have sleep with music in my ears i have mp3 player ,if i don't i think to much....you know peri menopause can cause alot things that you think physical and their hormones out of whack....i have been on a Roll with all this since december ,i found a support group for where others fear taking new meds and pills and are afraid something is terribly wrong with them.....i am so desperate i try do right thing stay healthy its why i don't eat meat i'm vegetarian but i'm going try few foods like salmon yuk never ate it ,i'm all talk no action because i need a dr help me conquer this fear can't do it on my own ...you will be okay just keep calling dr ,not fair you have suffer like this and be so frustrated .......i see a pyschiatrist for ocd and fears but all he asks me are you taking xanax and getting out oh i get so mad hang in there let me know how your doing ........mady
Arggg
02-14-2009, 03:01 PM
FYI: I take 2000 IU of vitamin D every day - for about two weeks now - and I feel a huge difference. My strength and energy is already coming back. I am in the middle of menopause and have been feeling tired and weak and achy. I was all ready to go on HRT but now I don't think I need to! :)
I was told that I could take up to 2000 IU/day safely. My last level measured was 22 and it wasn't rising very fast; in fact it was sinking. I really felt it. I was taking 400 IU a day and it wasn't helping much.
I take Bluebonnet brand, which isn't cheap, but is well worth the price.
I was told that I could take up to 2000 IU/day safely. My last level measured was 22 and it wasn't rising very fast; in fact it was sinking. I really felt it. I was taking 400 IU a day and it wasn't helping much.
I take Bluebonnet brand, which isn't cheap, but is well worth the price.
Arggg
02-14-2009, 03:03 PM
mady
Have you tried fish oil supplements? They make some that don't taste fishy. I take one that's kind of citrus-flavored. I use Barlean's ($$$) brand but there are lots of cheaper options. I take 4000 mg and within an hour I'm feeling calmer. I get anxiety symptoms but now that I know how to treat them, they're not so horrifying.
Have you tried fish oil supplements? They make some that don't taste fishy. I take one that's kind of citrus-flavored. I use Barlean's ($$$) brand but there are lots of cheaper options. I take 4000 mg and within an hour I'm feeling calmer. I get anxiety symptoms but now that I know how to treat them, they're not so horrifying.
TEdds83
02-14-2009, 07:33 PM
HI all! I take Omega 3 everyday. Is that the same as the fish oil? I am not sure.
marlow
02-18-2009, 06:41 PM
High everyone. I was recently told that my Vit D level was way too low. It came in at a 20. For the past year I've had a sunburn-like feeling over much of my body. Has anyone else had this symptom? I'm curious. Everyone talks about pain, but I'm not sure the kind of pain that people have. All my other tests came back normal, so I'm very interested in learning more about the Vit D situation. Thanks! - Marlow
TEdds83
02-18-2009, 08:40 PM
HI there! My level is only 26 right now and I am taking a high dose of Vitamin D. I have had the burning sensation ..I know just what you mean. I have heard this from numerous people with low D.
marlow
02-19-2009, 02:36 PM
Thanks so much, TEdds, for letting me know that you've also had the burning sensation. I'm really hoping that Vit D, a lack of it, is causing this problem in me. So, it's helpful for me to hear that others have had the same symptoms. Thanks for taking the time to let me know! Best wishes, Marlow
mady01
02-20-2009, 12:42 PM
Hi Arggg,Thank you for sharing info about fish oil,is their vit d in that? ...i would like try something soon ,oh i am so anxiety ridden i am drinking milk everyday and now trying eat hard boiled egg i read vit d in eggs i don't like them lol......i just bought nature made 1000 mg gel cap vit D3 ..does anyone know if tablets are better or gelcaps?i heard D3 is best i would like capsule but can't find those...maybe nature made has fish oil sounds good ,i feel like this is a phobia for me trying swallow new pill its because of fear of palpitations and how my body will react ..:(thanks again mady
mady01
02-20-2009, 01:08 PM
Hi Everyone i also wanted ask anyone if they have any hairloss when you were vitamin d defiecientor low levels? in 2004 i started shedding alot hair went to a Derm dr i was depressed because of this ,i had really thick hair all sudden strating changing even had 2 bare spots underneath in back.....i never took vitamins in my life and never ate meat 20 years but i just read that vit d def can disrupt immune system cause hair fall out ,i always think i'm done reasearching vit d i still keep reading finding new things on it .....thanks ..confused:..mady
lawrencetopper
02-20-2009, 06:02 PM
HI all! I take Omega 3 everyday. Is that the same as the fish oil? I am not sure.
Omega 3s is fish oils
Omega 3s is fish oils
lawrencetopper
02-20-2009, 06:04 PM
Hello My name is Lawrence T and Omega3s are fish oil.
sstitch
02-21-2009, 01:22 AM
Hi to all, I just stumbled across this board this evening. I to have a vit. D deficiency. My number was a 12. I took 50,000 once a week and on week 5, I could not hardly move my knees or one hip. So of course I thought it was the D and I quit it. Well it has been about 8 weeks and my cardiologist put me back on it, my number now is a 29. He said the joint pain had nothing to do with the vit. D.
He said he has been doing alot of research on vit D and he talked about how it can cause hyperparathyroid. I too have an anxiety/panic disorder, have been on xanax and an antidepressant for 28yrs now, so I too understand about the fear of drugs. I feel better reading everyones input. Thanks
He said he has been doing alot of research on vit D and he talked about how it can cause hyperparathyroid. I too have an anxiety/panic disorder, have been on xanax and an antidepressant for 28yrs now, so I too understand about the fear of drugs. I feel better reading everyones input. Thanks
Arggg
02-26-2009, 03:16 PM
Hi Arggg,Thank you for sharing info about fish oil,is their vit d in that? ...i would like try something soon ,oh i am so anxiety ridden i am drinking milk everyday and now trying eat hard boiled egg i read vit d in eggs i don't like them lol......i just bought nature made 1000 mg gel cap vit D3 ..does anyone know if tablets are better or gelcaps?i heard D3 is best i would like capsule but can't find those...maybe nature made has fish oil sounds good ,i feel like this is a phobia for me trying swallow new pill its because of fear of palpitations and how my body will react ..:(thanks again mady
Hi, no, I don't think there's any Vitamin D in fish oil. I think it has some B vitamins. I take 2000-4000 mg of fish oil a day, and 2000 mg of Vit D capsules per day. BOTH are vital to my health. Gelcaps are easier to swallow. If you can find plain oil, you can mix it with a drink.
Barlean's is the best fish oil I've found. It tastes like orange and it comes in capsules and oil form. It works really fast - calms me down within an hour, even if I'm having severe anxiety.
Vitamin D has worked wonders for my energy and muscle tone - just within a few weeks. I was taking 800mg/day and it wasn't doing anything for me. After starting on 2000mg/day I really started noticing a difference!
Hi, no, I don't think there's any Vitamin D in fish oil. I think it has some B vitamins. I take 2000-4000 mg of fish oil a day, and 2000 mg of Vit D capsules per day. BOTH are vital to my health. Gelcaps are easier to swallow. If you can find plain oil, you can mix it with a drink.
Barlean's is the best fish oil I've found. It tastes like orange and it comes in capsules and oil form. It works really fast - calms me down within an hour, even if I'm having severe anxiety.
Vitamin D has worked wonders for my energy and muscle tone - just within a few weeks. I was taking 800mg/day and it wasn't doing anything for me. After starting on 2000mg/day I really started noticing a difference!
sstitch
02-27-2009, 10:09 AM
I just read your post about fish oils. What is this, I read about calming down anxiety? I have never heard of this and I have been on meds for 24 yrs for anxiety. I have wanted to do the fish oil thing because of its heart health but I cannot swollow very big pills and they are so big. I have tried to find smaller ones but have had not luck. Thanks for the info. I also wanted to ask in what way did the higher dosage of Vit. D make you feel better?
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
tomecula
02-28-2009, 02:15 AM
The 50,000 IU of Vit. D is called ergokalkiferol. It calls for 1 x week but I am wondering if vitamin D3 (over counter) is better. I just read that the above mentioned prescription is Vitamin D2.
Also, if anyone is interested in having their DNA analyzed through a cheek swab I can give you info about that. You can find out exactly what nutrition is appropriate for you body.
Any info on Vit. D...please respond....ALSO..is fish oil good for anxiety??
Thanks
Tom
Also, if anyone is interested in having their DNA analyzed through a cheek swab I can give you info about that. You can find out exactly what nutrition is appropriate for you body.
Any info on Vit. D...please respond....ALSO..is fish oil good for anxiety??
Thanks
Tom
tomecula
02-28-2009, 02:19 AM
Hi
I have normal 24 hour urine test but D 25 hydroxy is low. about 22. Dr. wants to put me on 50,000 1 x week. Wondering if D3 (overcounter) of 5000 IU a day may be better.
Thanks in advance for response
Tom
I have normal 24 hour urine test but D 25 hydroxy is low. about 22. Dr. wants to put me on 50,000 1 x week. Wondering if D3 (overcounter) of 5000 IU a day may be better.
Thanks in advance for response
Tom
aprilraincaleb
05-25-2009, 10:47 PM
I been diagnosed with a vitamin d deficiency about 6 wks ago @ 27. I started getting really bad lower back pain on & off my last 2 months of my pregnancy. After my baby was born the pain disappeared until 3 months later when i was breastfeeding. The back pain would come & go. Then about the 6th month of breatsfeeding i started having teeth sensitivity & pain in one my knees. I told my primary & he sent me to a ortho doc. He did a xray on my back & said my bones looked fine i probaly needed to exercise after having the baby to strength my back. Anyways i still kept getting back pain with other lil pains in other bones & was fatigued alot but i figured after i got done breastfeeding the baby it get better. I stopped breastfeeding at 13 months. The pain only got to be more. I see a a endocrinoligists & reumotologists a couple months after they ran all kind blood work & even a bone scan. Everything was normal except my vitamin d was low. I was taking vitamin d already of 1200 IU almost everyday through out my 13 months of breastfeeding but it wasn't high enough. Now since the last 6 wks of taking higher doses of vitamin d i been having even more pain & fatigue in places i never had before. I've now learned that if your vitamin d deficient it may get worse before it gets better with the pain. Especially if you were pregnant & breastfeeding at the time of deficiency. I called the endo doctor about the pains he said my body probaly wants my vitamin d level at least at 40, i also read for optimal health your vitamin d should be at least 50 to 100. He said it may take 3 to 4 months until i'm feeling better. I see him in 3 wks to check my vitamin d levels.
aprilraincaleb
05-25-2009, 10:55 PM
TEdds83;
I also would feel really achy right before my periods while i was breastfeeding my son & now i figured it has to do with the vitamin d deficiency because i never felt like that when i breastfeeding my daughter but i was tanning 3 to 4times a week while i preganant & breastfeeding my daughter & barely seen the sun & didn't tan at all during my pregancy or breastfeeding with my son. The endo says it takes time to get the vitami d back into your blood. I've been feeling all kind pains & weird feelings since starting the higher doses of vitamin d but its slowly getting better.
I also would feel really achy right before my periods while i was breastfeeding my son & now i figured it has to do with the vitamin d deficiency because i never felt like that when i breastfeeding my daughter but i was tanning 3 to 4times a week while i preganant & breastfeeding my daughter & barely seen the sun & didn't tan at all during my pregancy or breastfeeding with my son. The endo says it takes time to get the vitami d back into your blood. I've been feeling all kind pains & weird feelings since starting the higher doses of vitamin d but its slowly getting better.
aprilraincaleb
05-25-2009, 11:17 PM
TEdds83;
I've been having alot these symptoms and now 6 wks ago i've learned of my vitamin d deficiency. I've been getting the acid reflux alot lately & never in my life had it except during my pregancy. Now that i've been taking the vitamin d along with tanning i've been feeling the spacy mental feeling off & on. Muscle twitching not painful except a couple times at the begaining of the vitamin d therapy i had a couple charlie horses in my foot. I was getting the sore neck & shoulders alot since the therapy its starting to get better since my 6th week but i'm still having alot bone pain in my back & other areas of my bones i've never had this severe before but its off & on but i've learned this is the vitamin d working getting back into my body. Also its the calcium working back into my bones where i've lost calcium.
I've been having alot these symptoms and now 6 wks ago i've learned of my vitamin d deficiency. I've been getting the acid reflux alot lately & never in my life had it except during my pregancy. Now that i've been taking the vitamin d along with tanning i've been feeling the spacy mental feeling off & on. Muscle twitching not painful except a couple times at the begaining of the vitamin d therapy i had a couple charlie horses in my foot. I was getting the sore neck & shoulders alot since the therapy its starting to get better since my 6th week but i'm still having alot bone pain in my back & other areas of my bones i've never had this severe before but its off & on but i've learned this is the vitamin d working getting back into my body. Also its the calcium working back into my bones where i've lost calcium.
MandyyJ
06-09-2009, 09:19 PM
I am so happy I came across this forum and this thread !!
I have been having alot of pain and probs lately and a friend of mine told me a few weeks ago to get my VIT D levels checked, so the next day I called my doc and he got me in to get some blood work and I go friday to get my results, he is also checking thyroid too !!
I am so worried about all this, I have been feeling so very bad for the last month or so !!
My symptoms include all of the following ...
I have pain that shoots from my neck to my head and it feels like my head weighs about 1000 lbs, and it just has a full pressure like feeling all the time, I get these shooting pains down my neck down to my back and into my legs, The pain in my arm is unbearable at times, it feels like its numb and I get this warm feeling that goes down from the top of my head down to the bottom of my toes on my left side, the only way I can describe the feeling, its like a wave that goes through my body !!! I don't have much of an appetite !! Most days I don't want to move from my bed, I am very tired, weak, fatigued, just all around dragged right out !! I even get stomach sick sometimes !!! MY period this month was SO painful !!
I have lost about 10 lbs just in a month, and I didn't weigh that much to begin with, I went from 120 to 109 !!!
I have 2 boys, 9 and 5 and this is really getting to me not being able to play and be with them like i use too, I am only 33 years old and should be enjoying these precious years with my boys !!
All I know is I want this pain and troubles to go away and have my life back again, one with out pain and with having energy !!
Ok I will shut up now, I guess I am just so happy to have found somewhere to vent how I feel and ask for your opinions and get some feedback from others going through something like this, I explain to ppl around me and they just don't get howI am feeling, drives me crazy !!
I hope when my tests do come back its just VIT D that is low and its nothing more serious !!
Thanks for letting me talk and be a part of this forum !!!
Hugs, Mandy
I have been having alot of pain and probs lately and a friend of mine told me a few weeks ago to get my VIT D levels checked, so the next day I called my doc and he got me in to get some blood work and I go friday to get my results, he is also checking thyroid too !!
I am so worried about all this, I have been feeling so very bad for the last month or so !!
My symptoms include all of the following ...
I have pain that shoots from my neck to my head and it feels like my head weighs about 1000 lbs, and it just has a full pressure like feeling all the time, I get these shooting pains down my neck down to my back and into my legs, The pain in my arm is unbearable at times, it feels like its numb and I get this warm feeling that goes down from the top of my head down to the bottom of my toes on my left side, the only way I can describe the feeling, its like a wave that goes through my body !!! I don't have much of an appetite !! Most days I don't want to move from my bed, I am very tired, weak, fatigued, just all around dragged right out !! I even get stomach sick sometimes !!! MY period this month was SO painful !!
I have lost about 10 lbs just in a month, and I didn't weigh that much to begin with, I went from 120 to 109 !!!
I have 2 boys, 9 and 5 and this is really getting to me not being able to play and be with them like i use too, I am only 33 years old and should be enjoying these precious years with my boys !!
All I know is I want this pain and troubles to go away and have my life back again, one with out pain and with having energy !!
Ok I will shut up now, I guess I am just so happy to have found somewhere to vent how I feel and ask for your opinions and get some feedback from others going through something like this, I explain to ppl around me and they just don't get howI am feeling, drives me crazy !!
I hope when my tests do come back its just VIT D that is low and its nothing more serious !!
Thanks for letting me talk and be a part of this forum !!!
Hugs, Mandy
Angel240
08-30-2009, 12:51 PM
High everyone. I was recently told that my Vit D level was way too low. It came in at a 20. For the past year I've had a sunburn-like feeling over much of my body. Has anyone else had this symptom? I'm curious. Everyone talks about pain, but I'm not sure the kind of pain that people have. All my other tests came back normal, so I'm very interested in learning more about the Vit D situation. Thanks! - Marlow
Hi Marlow just wanted to let you know i to have been having really bad sun burn like symptoms i didnt understand why until i came to this forum and started reading about other people having the same thing. My doc told me my vitamin d was low and started me on vitamin d 50000 units a week.I have to take one pill a week for 12 weeks.Then he will recheck it again.I would like to know if it clears up on you.Because im hoping with the treatments mine will clear up soon.Good Luck!
Hi Marlow just wanted to let you know i to have been having really bad sun burn like symptoms i didnt understand why until i came to this forum and started reading about other people having the same thing. My doc told me my vitamin d was low and started me on vitamin d 50000 units a week.I have to take one pill a week for 12 weeks.Then he will recheck it again.I would like to know if it clears up on you.Because im hoping with the treatments mine will clear up soon.Good Luck!
Khenkels
09-08-2009, 02:09 PM
How did your stomach take the vit. d? I was just diagnosed with low vit d and prescribed 50,000 units 1 a week like the rest. Please let me know how you did with it. Thanks.
Angel240
09-09-2009, 01:08 PM
How did your stomach take the vit. d? I was just diagnosed with low vit d and prescribed 50,000 units 1 a week like the rest. Please let me know how you did with it. Thanks.
Hello, I just took my 3rd dose of vit.d 50,000 units and i have not had any problems at all.My stomach is fine.I do feel like i have more energy. Let me know how you do on it...Good Luck!
Hello, I just took my 3rd dose of vit.d 50,000 units and i have not had any problems at all.My stomach is fine.I do feel like i have more energy. Let me know how you do on it...Good Luck!
Khenkels
09-09-2009, 02:11 PM
I took my first dose last night - thank goodness everything was fine. Usually vitamins in this amount make my stomach upset. Not this one. I hope I get the added energy...:)
Khenkels
09-12-2009, 03:18 PM
How is everyone doing with your Vit. D levels?
Angel240
09-13-2009, 12:55 PM
Sorrry i am new to this dont understand how to send in messages yet i am still trying to learn. I am doing real good on my vitamin d. Good Luck
Khenkels
09-14-2009, 08:53 AM
Sorrry i am new to this dont understand how to send in messages yet i am still trying to learn. I am doing real good on my vitamin d. Good Luck
Angel240, are your levels coming up? I am just curious as to how long it takes.
Angel240, are your levels coming up? I am just curious as to how long it takes.
Angel240
09-15-2009, 11:28 AM
Angel240, are your levels coming up? I am just curious as to how long it takes.
I dont know yet i have to go back to doc in 8 more weeks for him to check my levels.I hope they are up i do feel much better.
I dont know yet i have to go back to doc in 8 more weeks for him to check my levels.I hope they are up i do feel much better.
Khenkels
09-15-2009, 11:48 AM
I dont know yet i have to go back to doc in 8 more weeks for him to check my levels.I hope they are up i do feel much better.
Glad you are feeling better. I cant really tell that I feel alot better - but I have only taken one dose; some symptoms feel worse. The fog seems to be a little better though. I will take my second dose today.
Glad you are feeling better. I cant really tell that I feel alot better - but I have only taken one dose; some symptoms feel worse. The fog seems to be a little better though. I will take my second dose today.
tomecula
09-15-2009, 08:47 PM
I have been struggling with fatigue, neck and shoulder pain, continuous pressure in the head, heavyheadedness and disequlibiriumm for almost a year. After a long series of ENT, orthopedic and other specialists, I went to the lab and decided to have my vitamins and minerals tested. It turned out that I was vitamin D deficient.
I am currently taking Calcium (600mgs) with vitamin D (200 IUs) twice a day. My doctor didn't want me to take Alfacalcidol because there is the risk it might increase my calcium levels to dangerous levels so he put me on a normal supplement.
I was wondering whether any of you has vitamin D deficiency and whether some of my symptoms can be caused by such deficiency. I was also wondering how long it would take for me to notice any difference in my overall health and energy levels. Any other information about vitamin D would also be very appreciated,..
Thanks,..
I can only say to get your calcium levels checked to see if 600mg is working for you. that is not expensive. A D3 test is not cheap unless you have insurance.
I cannot answer you regarding your symptoms.
Best to you
I am currently taking Calcium (600mgs) with vitamin D (200 IUs) twice a day. My doctor didn't want me to take Alfacalcidol because there is the risk it might increase my calcium levels to dangerous levels so he put me on a normal supplement.
I was wondering whether any of you has vitamin D deficiency and whether some of my symptoms can be caused by such deficiency. I was also wondering how long it would take for me to notice any difference in my overall health and energy levels. Any other information about vitamin D would also be very appreciated,..
Thanks,..
I can only say to get your calcium levels checked to see if 600mg is working for you. that is not expensive. A D3 test is not cheap unless you have insurance.
I cannot answer you regarding your symptoms.
Best to you
Angel240
09-16-2009, 01:38 PM
Glad you are feeling better. I cant really tell that I feel alot better - but I have only taken one dose; some symptoms feel worse. The fog seems to be a little better though. I will take my second dose today.
I hope you get to feeling better give the vit d time to work.Let me know how it works for you. Good Luck!
I hope you get to feeling better give the vit d time to work.Let me know how it works for you. Good Luck!
neckpatient
09-19-2009, 03:23 AM
Mine took 2 months of 50,000 weekly to come from 18 to 28. I am switching next month to one a month for life of 50,000 and no daily. The dr wants another level check in 3 months after the switch. This is my second time dealing with this. Taking the 1000 a day didn't keep my D level up and it had dropped back down. I am a pain patient from spine problems/surgeries so because of those meds I get constipated and have to take softeners and laxatives and they think that is interfering. Any other curious onlookers, high dose D doesn't upset my stomach - and I am pretty senstitive.
Khenkels
09-19-2009, 12:14 PM
neckpatient, thanks for posting your experience.
It does seem from reading alot on this topic that it takes longer for the levels to come up than I thought, but as long as they are on the rise I guess that is all that matters.
It does seem from reading alot on this topic that it takes longer for the levels to come up than I thought, but as long as they are on the rise I guess that is all that matters.
neckpatient
09-19-2009, 04:18 PM
Khenkels - after you take about 4 doses you will probably start noticing the difference. I don't remember reading what your level was but somewhere about mid 20s you start feeling better. For me there was a a big rise by 4 weeks, then some continuous rises. Good luck= hopefully you will be feeling better soon.
guy in AU
09-20-2009, 07:34 AM
Buy some 2000iu capsules of vitamin d at a health food shop or pharmacy, and take one a day..... if you feel better, keep taking them
Khenkels
09-20-2009, 01:31 PM
Jon, thanks. I am currently taking 50,000 IU of vit. d by prescription once a week.
Khenkels
10-10-2009, 08:41 PM
I have taken my 4th dose of Vitamine D (50,000 IU) and I do feel a little better...hope it continues.
How is everyone else?
How is everyone else?
Cowpin8
10-11-2009, 01:21 AM
My blood test showed a mildly low Vitamin D level. My general doctor told me to take 800 mg. of Vitamin D twice a day. That is a total of 1600 mgs. daily. She is going to send me for another blood test in a month. My B-12 was mildly low also. I take one Vitamin B-12 daily. All of my blood tests were within the normal reference range but on the lowest end of the low range. She thinks it is causing me fatigue.
neckpatient
10-11-2009, 02:24 AM
Khenkels I am glad to hear you are feeling a little better! I bet in 4 more weeks you will be even better! Fatique and bone pain are the first things to improve - muscles take more time. I am doing better and am still on the 1 -50,000 a month now. Next month get another check to see if the level is staying up with this regime. It makes it easier than taking another pill every day - I already have too many to keep track of!
One thing I have noticed is around the end of the month before I take the next month's 50,000 I kind of start feeling fatiqued and bad again. I guess the D level for me is very sensitive.
One thing I have noticed is around the end of the month before I take the next month's 50,000 I kind of start feeling fatiqued and bad again. I guess the D level for me is very sensitive.
Khenkels
10-11-2009, 10:21 AM
Yes, he tested to see where I am at. I am anxious to see how much they have come up. He told me that at the last drs conference that all of the doctors are now in the belief that if you had tested the patients that went on osteoporosis meds that the majority would have been vit. d deficient. He thinks the vit. d is a better choice. I guess if they were having symptoms why werent they?? Very confusing..