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I live in sunny SoCal so the sun or my body's processing of vit D wasn't doing such a good job. For approximately 2 years I had been experiencing general body aches and pains. It got to the point where I could barely walk at night due to excrutiating pain in both feet upon getting out of bed to use the bathroom. My doctor took blood tests (but not for vit D), sent me to a rheumatologist. Nothing...

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Unsure what to do? Diagnosed as having hypothyroidism about 1 yr ago. Taking synthroid. Feeling so tired and muscles fatigue and ache so easily. Just found out my Vit D level is 10(range 30-50) TSH alittle off too. Dr is increasing synthroid but wants me to take 50000u of Vit D 2x a week for 12 weeks. After reading other peoples posts, I am really concerned about all the side effects :( I don't w...

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Summergirl | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 1 to less than 2 years |
1/24/2024
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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Everyone pushes vitamin D, especially for those in menopause for bone support. But what they don't tell you is that it reduces estrogen so it can cause hot flashes. As soon as I stopped vitamin D, my debilitating hot flashes reduced by 50% or more! I'm hoping that with more time, as the vitamin D leaves my system some more, the hot flashes will reduce even more.

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Age: 25-34 | On supplement for 6 months to less than 1 year |
1/19/2024
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Living in a region with limited sunlight, drops and vitamins have been a reliable source of vitamin D, supporting my immune system and overall well-being. The convenient dropper makes it easy to get the right dose, and I appreciate the quality assurance from Nutraharmony vitamin D drops

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Teri | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 2 to less than 5 years |
11/8/2022
Condition: Cancer
Overall rating 5.0
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Along with my initial diagnosis of stage llla nslc, my blood work showed ny Vit. D level defiicient (28) 30-100 is normal. My oncologist prescribed 50k units of Vit. D2 once a week and 5k-10k Vit. D3 daily. I did my research on Vit. D2&3. Vit. D2 is synthetic. I stopped taking it and upped my daily intake of Vit. D3 to 10k daily. Vit. D is best taken before noon (think sunlight!) and with a meal that includes fat, for absorption as Vit. D is a fat soluble vitamin. It’s also more bioavailable taken with Vit. A, B, folic acid and magnesium. At my six month visit Vit. D level was up to 48! Continuing that same course, the next six month check it was up to 58. My oncologist was elated! She said if I keep up this level of Vit. D, I will not have any respiratory issues! Read More Read Less

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K.R. | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
10/15/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I was sick all Summer with Vertigo, so I never went out in the Sun, I was on high doses of Antihistimene , that was not helping much, after a week or 2 taking Vitamin D and doing the head exercises, my veritgo was under control. Now I still take vit. D everyday and have not had an episode in weeks, Thanks WebMD, for my life back. K.R.

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sunflower88 | Age: 25-34 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
7/15/2022
Condition: Corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis
Overall rating 2.3
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I actually took the 50,000IU prescription Vit D, so please ignore product description because it won't let me select the correct one on the phone. I was prescribed a 12 week regimen of it and was supposed to return to 2000IU (my original dosage) afterwards pending blood work. I had almost every side effect under the sun (no pun intended). GI upset sans vomiting (thankfully), shakiness, increased insomnia, breakouts around my mouth, then it progressed as weeks went on to scratchy throat, itchy/watery eyes, sneezing, and a full blown rash all down my neck. Finally after 8 weeks, my doctor took me off of the regimen because both her and another doctor believed that I was actually experiencing an allergic reaction to the high dosage bc I have other issues, including gastric dysmotility that could have been making this already too high dose build up even more in my body and she said I might also be allergic to something the manufacturer uses to produce the pill. I am hoping the 8 weeks I did take of the pills helped bring my levels up, but guess we shall see. I started using it because high dose steroids due to ITP weakened my bones and teeth so much 3 molars cracked and one broke, so they checked my vit D and found the deficiency. Read More Read Less

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Age: 19-24 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
3/7/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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Had recent blood work done everything was okay except my vitamin d was extremely low, I work nights so I barely get any sun especially in the state of Texas (home of the four seasons every week). My doctor prescribed me a high dosage of Vitamin D 50000 weekly for exactly three months. Within just this first month I have began to experience symptoms like nausea, dry mouth, confusion, lethargy and so on. Is this normal? Will be following up with my PCP soon to find out why I am experiencing these symptoms. I am also dealing with GERD so it’s been one heck of a ride. Hoping everyone finds a solution.Read More Read Less

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Rob's Question | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
8/19/2021
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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This is for Rob and anyone else who doesn't know about the D Vitamins. D3 is the one you want to purchase and use, over D2. Our bodies convert D2 to D3. So, just get the D3, and you will have better results.

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FloridaGirl | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 10 years or more |
8/19/2021
Condition: Other
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First of all, I am extremely alarmed to see 50,000 I.U. (or 1.25mg) of Vitamin D, being prescribed to patients, by doctors! THIS prescribed AMOUNT OF Vitamin D, IS WAY TOO MUCH! By the way, the majority of doctors have the equivalent of a one half hour course, in nutritional education, IF THAT, included in their schooling. Food is medicine. Having said this, I will proceed with my personal experience, and knowledge, about Vit.D. I take Vit.D because, it is SO IMPORTANT for our overall health. I am 53 years old, and take a heart medicine, (called Atenolol,) which does not allow me to go out in the Sun. So, I have to take a Vit.D supplement. I take 400 I.U. (or 10mcg) of D3, everyday. (600 I.U. is the RDA, or the Recommended Daily Allowance, for people over the age of 70.) Vit.D is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to the normal functioning of our bodies, and plays a large part in keeping us Cancer-free, as well. Our bodies, continuously, scan through EVERY CELL in our entire body. When this scanning mechanism encounters a cell with a "bite out of it," (due to exposure to radiation, through x-rays, etc.,) or other mutation, it replicates this abnormal cell, and this is one of the ways Cancer occurs. Vit.D keeps this from happening. That's why it is SO important. When we have healthy Vit.D levels, the mechanism that scans each and every cell, can recognize the mutated cell, or the cell with "the bite out of it's DNA," that is faulty, and NOT replicate it. It, instead, discards the cell from our body, and we stay healthy. 15 minutes of DAILY sunshine is, generally, enough for Caucasians to get the amount of needed Vit.D. African Americans, and those with more pigment in their skin, need a few more minutes, (if sunlight is allowed.) In addition to this, scientists have recently learned that, Vit.D (in larger doses, and over an extended period of time,) is extremely beneficial, in fighting the COVID-19 coronavirus, in it's early stages. Vit.D is essential for normal growth and development. It promotes the use of calcium and phosphorus in the formation of our bones and teeth. It is especially needed for infants, children, and women, during pregnancy, and lactation. In mild cases, results of lack or deficiency of Vit.D, are the interference with utilization of calcium and phosphorus in bone and teeth formation. Irritability, and weakness are also results of a lack, or deficiency, of Vit.D. Severe deficiency leads to rickets. Valuable sources of Vit.D, are Sunlight and Fish-liver oil. Low concentrations are found in egg yolk, cream and butter. Milk may be enriched with it, (but, 1 quart of whole milk, fortified with V.itamin D, only equals 400 I.U.) Ultraviolet rays from special lamps, acting on the skin, are another way to get Vit.D. Lesser, or trace, amounts can be found in (fortified) yeast and sea vegetables (Nori, Dulse, etc.) Natural food sources of Vitamin D are meager. If one chooses to use Fish Oil, keep it under refrigeration, as that is where it is stable. We store Vit.D. in our liver. Again, the Recommended Daily Allowance is 400 I.U. until the age of 70 years old. Then, the (RDA) Recommended Daily Allowance, goes up to 600 I.U. I am a Vegetarian. So, additionally, I take B12, along with my Vit.D, DAILY. I, also, eat Iron, DAILY, as well, through Natural, Organic, Whole Food Sources, like: Egg Yolk, Beans, Oatmeal, Raisins, Apricots, Peaches, Prunes, Molasses, Peas, Green Leafy Vegetables, Almonds and Soy Beans. ~Note: If you take a Calcium - Magnesium Complex: Calcium (1,000mg.) - Magnesium (500mg.) *We can ONLY absorb 600mg. of Calcium, at a time. So, eat your supplement (of 600mg. Calcium) in the morning, AND at night. Read More Read Less

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Sher | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for 5 to less than 10 years |
7/13/2021
Condition: Fibromyalgia
Overall rating 5.0
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I take 2000 per day of D3. My doctor approved it. We don't get enough sunshine and Cut D3 is excellent for anyone who is has low D3. Have doctor do lab work first. It also helps to keep Covid away with small amount of zinc. Haven't had a cold in years. D3 helps.

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vikas | Age: 19-24 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
7/6/2021
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Such a helpful information. Thanks shorturl.at/vFOPY

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Age: 25-34 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
2/19/2021
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Years with persistent headache caused by Vitamin D deficiency. Relief 2 weeks after starting Vitamin D supplements.

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mady | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
7/18/2020
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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not sure yet didn't take it ,i would like ask susan how the 400 iu of vit d is working for you...i saw my dr told him my concern about 50,000 he told me that he had no complaints about it with his other patients but he told me i can try vit d 400 units otc now i'm not sure what that means ,i'm hoping he didn't misunderstand me and means take it with 50,000 ,well i'm not sure how or what brand buy 400 units,if anyone know's about it can they please let me know thank you so much this driving me crazy already ...mady Read More Read Less

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Mark | Age: 25-34 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
3/21/2019
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I've had a wound in my butt for more than 4 years that didn't heal. I've tried everything that my doctor prescribed - more than 3 different cremes and I even went to a skindoctor specialist where I got some Bucky-rays and other creme. Nothing helped me. I was bleeding everytime I went to the toilet and my skin was itching.I read an article about d vitamin and castor oil (a natural oil) on castorolie.dk. They also wrote about manuka honey among others for conditions like acne and cold sore. I tried this oil twice a day and vitamin d (3000IU) for 3 weeks and it healed my wound. It really did help. I still have some itching once in a while though but my skin is looking good and healthy without any dry skin, scars or open wounds. I recommend for wound healing.Read More Read Less

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Age: 65-74 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
3/10/2019
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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I just found out that my Vitamin D is 16 nmol or 6.4 ng which obviously very low! My Dr. wanted me to start on 2,000 iu's of Vit. D3! I was feeling a little nauseated but didn't associate it with anything! I researched on The Vitamin D Society that they recommend 5,000 to 7,000 iu's daily for low Vit. D! I decided to try 5,000 iu's but in the evening I had pretty bad vomiting! The vomiting stopped when I stopped the Vit. D3! I'm trying to get some sun but that's almost impossible the past 6 months in Southern Ontario, Canada! Anyone else have same problem! Will be seeing Dr. in 2 weeks! Are Vit. D injections a good idea!? Have to do something, can't live like this any longer! Help!!Read More Read Less

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Dave | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
1/4/2019
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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Vitamin D level was at 7.6 which is way too low. Prescribed 50000 units weekly plus 4000 supplement the other 6 days. After 3 months, level is still low at 16.9. I am continuing the 50000 for another 3 months with 6000 daily on the other 6 days. Hopefully it will improve then. I have had to increase my insulin dosage slightly since beginning treatment. Not happy about that.

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Tonia | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
7/1/2018
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I too was very concerned when I saw the dosage of vitamin D 50,000. My level was at a 16. I am 2 months into my weekly pill and feel great. My energy level goes up every time I take it and I haven't felt joint and lower back pain the whole time. After reading what D deficiency could cause it's definitely worth doing. I didn't have any side effects whatsoever but I did take it with food. I also took a multivitamin a couple hours later after reading about your calcium and magnesium levels I need to be in range with D. My thyroid is out of whack which after reading they can go hand-in-hand so I'm hoping my blood work will show that's improved as well. Everybody's body reacts differently but I recommend taking it as soon as you can it's done wonders for me.Read More Read Less

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jj | Age: 75 or over | On supplement for 1 to less than 2 years |
6/27/2018
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Alex | Age: 19-24 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
1/2/2018
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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I started with 2,000IU a day and wasn't making a difference so I went up to 5,000IU and it started to help.

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Age: 75 or over | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
12/2/2017
Condition: Bone loss
Overall rating 2.3
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Anna | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for 1 to less than 2 years |
11/5/2017
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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Vitamin D in Nature's Way or Now Foods - they have no coloring. Best to take 5,000 - 10,000 daily as smaller doses are ineffective.

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