Vitamin D Deficency~a list of symptoms and illnesses

[katsarecool]

I thought I would share this in hopes that it may help members on BF Planet. I have tested positive for vitamin D deficency three times over the last three years; twice this year and did nothing about it other than take a regular vitamin which did not help. I did not know about all these problems on this link! So here's to your good health!

http://www.bing.com/health/article/n...n+d+deficiency

My levels were low last month and I was put on 50,000 units/per day for 10 weeks. I was having MS-like symptoms. I'm in my 20s and otherwise healthy, it started out of nowhere and has been progressing. I started getting bad back spasm as soon as I started taking it, though, some other symptoms have lessened. I hadn't realized how common it was beforehand or how many problems were associated with vitamin d deficiency.

[katsarecool]

Glad to hear the Vitamin D helped you! That is awesome! I am hoping it helps me. I have a lot of muscle pain, some immune problems (ANA positive) and some other problems listed on that page. It is clearly an unknown problem and this information should be out there.

[Miss Scarlett]

Thanks for starting this thread katsarecool.

My weight loss doctor saved my life. D3 is one of his routine tests for new patients. In November 2007 he told me I had a pretty severe D3 deficiency - my level was 18. I've been on 5,000 IU/day ever since. My level is now around 50 where he wants it to be.

For several years I had been in excrutiating pain for which there was no relief. Tylenol, Excedrin, Motrin, Aleve - nothing touched it. I was having trouble walking even very short distances and had to use a cane. It felt like an abcessed tooth but from head to toe or full-body shin splints. It was horrible and seemed to be getting worse each day. It didn't help when some people told me "If you'd just lose some weight this pain would go away..." Well, I lost 26 lbs in 3 weeks and the pain actually got worse. So much for that theory. About 3 weeks after I started the D3 the pain began to subside and in March 2008 I put down the cane and haven't touched it since.

[Andrew, Jr.]

I am vitamin deficient. I used to have shots. Now, my body will not store vitamin D. I am on prescription vitamin D for the remainder of my life.

[girl_dee]

It's a wonder more and more people are deficient in Vit D.

With us slathering on the sunscreen and the notion that we should NEVER go out into the sun.. (thats malarky)

The sun gives us vitamins we need internally to combat other dis-eases and illnesses.. so yah not having it makes us feel like poop.

[LipstickLola]

Originally Posted by BluMarbleRose

My levels were low last month and I was put on 50,000 units/per day for 10 weeks. I was having MS-like symptoms. I'm in my 20s and otherwise healthy, it started out of nowhere and has been progressing. I started getting bad back spasm as soon as I started taking it, though, some other symptoms have lessened. I hadn't realized how common it was beforehand or how many problems were associated with vitamin d deficiency.

This happened to me, howevvvverrr, I ain't in ma 20's
Besides having low vitamin D, low iron plays a major factor in leg pain and some other various pain (joint/bone) issues. And? B12, low level and you've got some serious stuff happenin too....it's all related. Have trouble remembering that sometimes.

Thanks for all the information, this is great!

[Greyson]

FYI, as I was driving into work this morning and listening to National Public Radio (NPR), I caught the tail end of a story about vitamin D deficiency.

I was surprised to hear that vitamin D deficiency can cause "deadly strokes" in caucasian people. For African Americans some of the impacts of D deficiency does not appear to be as aggressive. Symptoms such as strokes and bone loss.

It is very early in the morning and I have not had the time to go in and read more about this. If you are vitamin D deficient you might want to do the research on this and/or talk with you physician.

[AlchemyGrrl]

Hi Everybody,

I too have had a vitamin D deficiency. I now take mega doses daily. In my experience, using a tanning bed for 10 minutes a couple times a week also really helps. I can see a measurable difference in my moods and physical pain levels.

That was a good article posted at the beginning of the thread. Thanks for sharing.

[Miss Scarlett]

Over the weekend I made the leap into the unknown...I bought a bottle of D3 5000 iu at Sam's - 400 for just under $10. My doctor charges me $14 for 60 of the same strength. He switched brands earlier this year and I noticed that familiar pain has been slowly creeping back. I decided to try this brand to see what, if anything, happens. These are liqui-gels...started them yesterday, let's see what, if anything, happens.

[AtLast]

Originally Posted by LadyAlchemy

Hi Everybody,

I too have had a vitamin D deficiency. I now take mega doses daily. In my experience, using a tanning bed for 10 minutes a couple times a week also really helps. I can see a measurable difference in my moods and physical pain levels.

That was a good article posted at the beginning of the thread. Thanks for sharing.

I am so happy that my rheumatologist uses both western and eastern thought in her practice. Vitamin D does help with chronic pain management. also, is key for our body being able to fully assimilate calcium.

[Passionaria]

I am in the same boat, Vitamin D deficient. I have been doing a lot of research on it and have also found that Vitamin D does some amazing things:
1. Modulates your immune system. Vitamin D makes your immune system smarter! So it helps Auto immune conditions too!
2. Cancer prevention > There are a lot of studies being done about the role of Vitamin D3 in preventing cancer and in supporting remission as well.
3. We need much higher doses than earlier thought.

Pashi

[cricket26]

I have been struggling with vitamin d deficiency for several years, my initial diagnosis was in 2008 or 09 and I was in a lot of pain. At the initial diagnosis my number was 12...my doctor rechecked it last year and it was 19...my doctor advised me that I need to take at least 2000 units daily (I have been taking 5000) our goal is to be at 30-60.

the symptoms I am having are very much "MS like" and any advice for dealing with this would be helpful...I clicked on the link but it is not available anymore


thanks

[TruTexan]

Originally Posted by cricket26

I have been struggling with vitamin d deficiency for several years, my initial diagnosis was in 2008 or 09 and I was in a lot of pain. At the initial diagnosis my number was 12...my doctor rechecked it last year and it was 19...my doctor advised me that I need to take at least 2000 units daily (I have been taking 5000) our goal is to be at 30-60.

the symptoms I am having are very much "MS like" and any advice for dealing with this would be helpful...I clicked on the link but it is not available anymore


thanks

I too have a vitamin D deficiency. I take vitamin D3 of 5000 IU dosage of one capsule a day from Nature Made Vitamins, which my doctor and pharmacist recommend as a D3 supplement. My levels are now sufficient at around 50.
Here is a link to Web MD that you can find information on deficient vitamin d3.

Hope this helps you with info. WEB MD Vitamin D3 Deficiency

[Ginger]

Originally Posted by Greyson

FYI, as I was driving into work this morning and listening to National Public Radio (NPR), I caught the tail end of a story about vitamin D deficiency.

I was surprised to hear that vitamin D deficiency can cause "deadly strokes" in caucasian people. For African Americans some of the impacts of D deficiency does not appear to be as aggressive. Symptoms such as strokes and bone loss.

It is very early in the morning and I have not had the time to go in and read more about this. If you are vitamin D deficient you might want to do the research on this and/or talk with you physician.

It's so weird, I was thinking about starting an over-the-counter drug thread (what we take and why), and Vitamin D is something I've added to my regimen, as I have a deficiency.

I also had high cholesterol for the first time in my life, though I exercise almost every day and my weight is fine.

My mom has had three small strokes since January plus my dad passed away in February and my girlfriend had heart failure and strokes last fall (related to damage from chemo for breast cancer a decade ago—she cut me off, inexplicably from her hospital bed) TMI I know but my point is, I've been scared into even more vigilant health measures—I haven't had a drink since New Year's, exercise even more, have almost totally cut sugar and fat from my diet, and now you've given me another reason not to forget the D.

[justkim]

I have been taking 50,000 IU's two times a week. It is prescribed by my doctor. I finally have insurance thanks to my love. I also take B12, but that is over the counter and we chose to go with a brand from Whole Foods. Anyone else have low B12 along with low D? I go back in for blood work in 6 more weeks. Wish me luck!