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My interesting doctor gave me the Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy absorb test. He didn't comment on the results, but I am none too happy with them.

The reference is between 10-68. I was listed as normal at 19. Underneath, they say "A Vitamin D level below 20 should be considered a deficient status." Which is what I consider I have, in spite of the interesting doctor's non-interest in the results of this. So far.

I know I haven't been getting enough sun. Now remedied. I tended to work thru my lunch hours and days on my computer or various indoor activities.
And I guess the Vit D levels in my vits are not as much as the calcium and magnsesium. So I am taking everything into account and upping my Vit D.

He also gave me a DHEA, unconjugated test. And this he remarked on. I was low, at 93 (ref. women 130-980 and for men the ref is 180-1250 ng/dL.)

He called me, on his day off, before I got the copy of the test results in the mail, to tell me about this and to advise I take 25 mgs of DHEA a day. Which I will.

I asked him what it means, and he said you probably have low energy. But that isn't true. I have more energy now than in years. Go figure!

He also took an IGF-1 test. Not sure about that, must find out more details. I am listed as normal at 79, but the reference is 71-290, so I think that must be low too.

Next, after my vacation! I am going to insist on the 24 hour urine test. Going to be v. busy when I return from vacation - with my health/exercise issues - and work!
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