FYI..Epidemic Influenza And Vitamin D | Arthritis Information
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/51913.php
makes perfect sense:
a growing number of Western health experts are recognizing the importance of increasing vitamin D intakes during the fall and winter months.
[quote=© 2009
MediLexicon International Ltd]...we theorized that George Bernard Shaw was right when he said, "the
characteristic microbe of a disease might be a symptom instead of a
cause."[/quote]
How provocative is that, say eh?
Question for Lynn49
I am an African-American with RA for 13 years and I live in the Pacific Northwest where we only get sun 3 months maybe 4 months out of the year. I started taking 1000IU of Vitamin D but I was told that I should be taking more with my condition and the onset of Osteopenia. I'm just not sure if I should be taking 2000 or 4000 what would be good.
Can you help with this.
RA: Dx 1996
Meds: Orencia Prednisone, Fosamx, Folic Acid
Hey Y2S - have you had your vit D levels evaluated? I'd start there, and then see what your doc says about how much to take.
I agree with Jas Y2S, I just had a discussion about Vit.D on Mon. with my RD. She had checked my levels last summer and I was low. She is re-checking to see if I should continue with my current dose. She said to watch for news coming down the pipes for new recommendations.
Your RD or PCP is a good place to start as well as reviewing the articles Lynn has posted on D. Having that information under your belt when you go see a doctor will sure help!
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