I have been supplementing my Vitamin D per Doctors recommendations for approximately 6mo to a year. My levels were 24 then 22 in which my Dr increased my dose from 2000IU to 3000IU. I recently had it checked again and my level came back 38.8 so my Dr. increased it again to 4000IU is this normal? What is a normal reading of your vitamin D count? I have read that too much vitamin D is bad for yo...
My doctors office called after I had another swelling of the knee issue and advised me I had a Vitamin D deficiancy. I do ache all the time. I just started taking Vitamin D this evening. So far so good. No side effects. The doctor said the pain would not be as bad but it would never go away. Did not diagnose it, just said my Vitamin D level was low. Can something else be going on? Will I ne...
Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
7/27/2008
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plbell627 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/13/2008
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I used to get cramps in my ankles so sevre that I had to get up and walk them out. I was told by a co-worker that her mother takes this for cramps. I have been taking this for over 2 years and I don't get the cramps anymore. I use dosage 1000 IU per day. Try it.
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alanturner | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/3/2008
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
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I lost 50-75% of my back pain just a day after taking 50,000 IU of Vitamin D. As I just started this "treatment" I will wait to see wht happens say within a month.
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puckyjan | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/8/2008
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pain in joints
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breedenr92 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
4/2/2008
Condition: Osteoporosis
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I really like this meds it really works for my father-inj law
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wallysegap | 65-74 | Male | Patient
3/30/2008
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
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A great side effect has been to alleviate Low back pain due to spinal stenosis. Eliminated 80+% pain in low back, butt, upper back thighs and left calf. Diabetes doc says she has had similar reports from other patients.
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Morse | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/30/2008
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
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I have been supplementing my Vitamin D per Doctors recommendations for approximately 6mo to a year. My levels were 24 then 22 in which my Dr increased my dose from 2000IU to 3000IU. I recently had it checked again and my level came back 38.8 so my Dr. increased it again to 4000IU is this normal? What is a normal reading of your vitamin D count? I have read that too much vitamin D is bad for you. Please help.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/5/2008
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
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I'm finding that the Vit D has increased my appetite. Has anyone else complained of this side effect?
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
10/25/2007
Condition: Osteoporosis
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First day taking Vit D.So far no side effects.Doing great!
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