Confusion.....VDD and many health problems.......

[robinlove]

I may have a question or two, though I am not sure yet.  I had my levels done 2 1/2 mos. ago.   My doctor explained and seemed in awe over this fairly new found problem .  He gave me a percentile of people in the states, where I am that have VDD.  I am assuming this is only the ones tested lol.    My level was 8.3, I was told that is extremely low.  He put me on 50,000 (1) pill 1x a week.   I have 2 more weeks to go.  He then w/o further testing?? wants me to change from the prescription ones to over the counter 1000 a day.  I have a multitude of stuff wrong with me, and know I am not the only one.  I have chronic pain and am on morphine and other pain meds. I had 2 spinal surgeries in my neck. I have a plate and the discs were removed.  I am diabetic, I read that VDD could have something to do with it. Only change I have sometimes noticed is my blood sugar for the most part is lower then it was.  I have quite a few  joint, more spine, knee, ..................... problems. No I do not have fibro.   I know this because all the pain I have, and all the mri's etc....... something is always found.  I have been diagnosed with it in the past.  Now my doctors say no.  I do and always have had anxiety/major depression. I can remember the depression at 4 years old.  I had no name for how I felt.   I think I just want opinions and input.   I too have benign nodules on my thyroid. I had biopsy's done about 3 years ago.  So , nice to meet you all!!!
Robin

[Phyllis2010]

Good to meet you. I agree raising your D levels, while not a cure all, certainly can't hurt and might help. Anything lower than 30-32 is considered deficient; at my last test in mid-December I was up to 41 from a low of 20. I too have multiple back issues (and benign colloid thyroid nodules) though I've not had surgery -- I don't expect the vitamin D to resolve my multilevel degenerative disk disease, pinched nerve and spinal stenosis though it might help my osteoporosis. I was told by my thyroid specialist that it was really important for me to get my D levels up...That said, I agree with Seattleanne's recommendation that 1000 IUs are low IF you're still looking to raise (or probably even maintain your levels. I'm currently taking 4000 IUs in gel cap form, with an additional 400 in my multi-vitamin. Depending on the results of my next blood test (which I'll get mid-June) I'll either raise my dose or (if I've achieved D levels of 60-70) cut down to 3000 IUs per day. (I slowly reduce or increase dosage to avoid reactions).I've found my mood is better since taking D but my Neurologist has dismissed that saying that most people feel better once you resolve a vitamin deficiency.  I hope your D therapy helps and keep in touch -- this is a very educated and supportive forum.

[Seattleanne]

Hi and welcome!

You've got a lot going on there! Bringing your d levels up will surely help your body's healing process. 8 is very low indeed. I would be surprised if 3 months was enough time to bring your level up to above 50 which is really about where it should be. 40, I think is considered normal... But low normal. Over the counter d3 (d3 is best) is really the best anyway. 1000 seems a little low if you are still trying to raise your levels. I would have him retest, for sure. 5-10,000 a day is safe. Also you should be taking magnesium(300) and calcium(1000). Where do you live in the US?
I'm in Seattle. My numbers are still going up but I'm way short of my goal of 60. I've been taking 10k/day since nov 15. I'll continue til June. Then I plan on slowly reducing to between1-2k. Oh! Be aware that you might want to slowly reduce your dose if you do decide to reduce. Sharp or quick reduction can be quite a nasty shock to your system! Good luck!