Insufficient Vitamin D

ArkRescue

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Thanks for the recommendation. In doing research I discovered there are health risks when you have too much Vitamin D:

"Health Risks from Excessive Vitamin D
Vitamin D toxicity can cause nonspecific symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, constipation, weakness, and weight loss [90]. More seriously, it can also raise blood levels of calcium, causing mental status changes such as confusion and heart rhythm abnormalities [7]. The use of supplements of both calcium (1,000 mg/day) and vitamin D (400 IU/day) by postmenopausal women was associated with a 17% increase in the risk of kidney stones over 7 years in the Women's Health Initiative [91]. Deposition of calcium and phosphate in the kidneys and other soft tissues can also be caused by excessive vitamin D levels [47]. A serum 25(OH)D concentration consistently >200 ng/mL (>500 nmol/L) is considered to be potentially toxic [11]. In an animal model, concentrations ≤400 ng/mL (≤1,000 nmol/L) were not associated with harm [14]."

Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Vitamin D


High-Def said:
My dr reccommended I take vitamin D. She said to try the Natures best brand at CVS the 2000mg ones. They're little gel pills and go down easy.
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Sydney

Sydney

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I was just recently told the same thing by my doctor that I had insufficient vitamin D levels.

She prescribed me 50,000 IU of vitamin D, and I take 1 a week for 3 months.

She also told me to increase my vitamin D intake to 2000 per day. Which I use the 1000 gel tabs, (2 a day) and yes they do go down easier.

I would prefer to not be in the sun, I am very light skinned and burn easily. But I do try to go out several times a day, for short periods of time, walking the dog or just admiring my flower garden.

I have not hit menopause yet, but want to get this under control before I do!

It is an issue that not many women know about. They only think about needing calcium, and with out vitamin D, your body can't absorb all the calcium that you take.

I have already started reminding my 24 yr old daughter to start on a vitamin D and Calcium regimen now.
 
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jp2854

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the calcium pill i take has vitamin d in it and the one I take is citrical. I get the petite pills as the others are too hard to swallow as they are a bit bigger.
 
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libertytyranny

libertytyranny

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Most women are low in vit D. Its so common its probably normal. I did take a prescription for a few months..it made me feel like I had a bit more energy..but it is absolutely nothing to worry about.
 
Cowgirl

Cowgirl

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Low Vit. D levels have been shown to affect our hunger. People with low vit. D often always feel hungry. I was told I'm also low in Vit. D. I took the prescribed supplement for a few weeks and didn't really notice a difference.

Be careful with self-prescribed amount of Vit. D...it's fat soluble so it can be toxic in high levels.
 
Jameo

Jameo

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libertytyranny said:
Most women are low in vit D. Its so common its probably normal. I did take a prescription for a few months..it made me feel like I had a bit more energy..but it is absolutely nothing to worry about.
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I hope you're not say all vitamin deficiencies should not be worry about. Totally not true. I spent a week in the hospital due to a B12 deficiency.
 
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red_explorer

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Sunscreen

Also its 10 minutes a day without sunscreen. The sunscreen blocks the vitamin d. Mine was low. I did the prescription route as well as making a conscious effort to be out in the sun more, and am now just taking a supplement, and feel much much better!!!
 
libertytyranny

libertytyranny

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Jameo said:
I hope you're not say all vitamin deficiencies should not be worry about. Totally not true. I spent a week in the hospital due to a B12 deficiency.
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What they are talking about is below "ideal" levels..not a true deficiency. A true deficiency is a problem (rickets) . Not just having low levels. My doc told me its the most common things she sees esp in women.
 
Jameo

Jameo

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libertytyranny said:
What they are talking about is below "ideal" levels..not a true deficiency. A true deficiency is a problem (rickets) . Not just having low levels. My doc told me its the most common things she sees esp in women.
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They should still be concerned. Low levels could lead to a sever deficiency.
 
Sydney

Sydney

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libertytyranny said:
What they are talking about is below "ideal" levels..not a true deficiency. A true deficiency is a problem (rickets) . Not just having low levels. My doc told me its the most common things she sees esp in women.
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Agreed!

My doc said that my level was just below, but she wanted to try and catch it before it was lower. The prescription is for only 3 months, and then I get another blood test to check it out.

I was concerned because I was already taking Calcium plus Vitamin D and a multi-vitamin with Vitamin D and a Vitamin D on top of that, and it still hadn't met all the levels.

So hopefully by doubling my vitamin D to 2000 (as recommended by my doctor) and with the other supplements, I should be okay.
 
ArkRescue

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I've had muscle weakness for a long time now, and I just assumed it was the MS causing it - now if I get my strength back from taking Vitamin D? I'll be thrilled. I get enough time in the sun, and I have not been using sunscreen either (bad me, now I'm a redneck :whistle: ), so supplementation is what I will have to do now to increase my Vitamin D level.

Anyone have muscle weakness that improved with Vitamin D supplementation? Had I told my DR about the weakness, he may have given me a RX for it? I try not to be so much of a whiner when I go to the DR, but I guess he's there to be whined to.
 
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CMC122

CMC122

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It's usually not just Vitamin D, it's Vitamin D3. And when it's low it causes all kinds of havoc on ones body! You don't want it too high either, so check with your doc to make sure you are taking the right supplement.
 
kwillia

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Vitamin D3 deficiency is a very serious condition, although it is not discussed very often. You receive this vitamin primarily from exposure to the sun. You don't need to be outside that much, but getting sunlight every day is important to maintaining your D3 levels. And it's not as if failing to go outside will simple make you pale: Rather, a D3 deficiency can have serious consequences, ranging from osteoporosis to cancer. Luckily, there are symptoms you can pay attention to early on to make sure these more dangerous conditions don't present themselves.
.High Blood Pressure
If you don't get enough vitamin D3 in your system, you can develop high blood pressure, which wreaks havoc on your health and could shorten your life if not properly controlled. If you have high blood pressure, schedule some time out in the sun to make sure that your body can absorb both vitamin D and calcium properly.
Depression
Feeling depressed is another possible symptom of a vitamin D3 deficiency. A lack of sunlight can negatively impact your mood, making you feel down and hopeless, even if you're in a good position in your life.
Fatigue and Weakness
Along with depression, chronic fatigue is another symptom of a lack of vitamin D3. Without this essential vitamin, you'll feel drained and lethargic--as if even the simplest of tasks is just too much to handle. Related conditions like fibromyalgia can also occur, and your muscles can feel weak and strained.
Rickets
Your body needs vitamin D3 to allow for proper calcium absorption. This vitamin is also a hormone and actually binds with calcium, helping it to be absorbed into the body more easily. Without enough D3, you won't absorb enough calcium. And without enough calcium, you could develop rickets, a condition that results in softening of the bones. (However, it primarily affects children.)
Bone Pain
A lack of vitamin D3 can also cause severe bone pain, especially at the joints where the muscles connect to the bones. This can be debilitating; see your doctor right away to receive an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.


Symptoms of Low Vitamin D3 | eHow.com
 
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