Vitamin D Levels | Arthritis Information
Recently my doctor did some lab work and she decided to check my Vitamin D level. Its a good thing she did because it turns out its really low. I did not get the exact numbers but requested a copy of the lab work. My doctor put me on a prescription of Vitamin D. I take it once a week. I was recently diagnosed with Osteopenia, its the stage before Osteporosis, this is probably because of the severe Vitamin D defiency. One of the symptoms of Vitamin D defencieny is bone pain and all over chronic pain. I dont understand why my doctor did not test this before now, Lord only knows how long I have been low on Vitamin D. Seems like such an easy fix too.
So, my message is.... don't forget to ask you doctor to check your vitamin D levels.....can't hurt.
Lori
Same thing happened to me. I had pain all over. Was beond exhausted. It comes on very subtly, as the level lowers. The Rx Vitamin D that I got my doctor made all the difference in the world for me. I've finished with 2 months' worth of taking 50,000 IU once a week and now take 50,000 IU once monthly.
I've said it a dozen times, but it bears repeating: do not take this without [1] having a blood test for it and [2] a doctor's Rx.
People who take drugs such as bisphosphanates or other types for osteoporosis should be especially careful when taking Vitamin D because it raises the calcium, and has an effect on the heart rhythm and parathyroid.
Me too, tinkster!!
you will feel a difference!! Good luck.
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