Pre-Osteoporosis and Vitamin D Deficiency

Hello.  There didn’t seem to be a category that my question falls into so I chose menopause because it could be loosely related.

I’m 54 and have not had a period for over 18 mos., although I still suffer from severe hot flashes.  I had a bone density test which showed I was pre-osteoporosis.  I saw a rheumatologist and I went on Flosomax.  He did a blood test for my vitamin D levels and it came back at 10, which actually kind of shocked him.  He called in a prescription for vitamin D which I’ll take for 2 months and then recheck.

I inherited my mom’s bad knees and I had two full knee replacements in 5.5 months (one on 9/28/07 and the other on 2/28/08).  They are not easy surgeries and with the last one I threw a PE.  I’ve been feeling wiped out and achey (achy) for quite some time but attributed it to the surgeries.  

Now, however, I’m beginning to wonder how much of the fatigue and lack of energy is due to a vitamin D deficiency.  From what I’ve read it’s one of the symptoms.  Do you agree?  If so, how long after I begin the vitamin D will I start to feel better?  I have zero-zippo-nada energy.

Thanks so much!

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I hope by now you got some answers you could always click on the Doctors Forum, and delve into the internet for answers aswell,I have found it very helpful in some health issues.Hope you are walking okay I have heard people who say they are so much better and can walk well after a while I guess it all takes time for the Body to heal, Let us know how you are doing.