Vitamin D deficiency symptoms

[johnnymutt]

With all the sites out there that have info on Vitamin D, their just doesn't seem to be one that has all the symptoms that can accompany vitamin d deficiency. I'm going to list my symptoms, so that others may have some insight, in layman's terms. I hope anyone else with the deficiency would also post theirs.

[ucozade]

I know this is a weird thing to say but, I am so glad I came across this thread and saw everyone's symptoms. Just knowing that there are people out there who have gone through this and starting to come out the other side brings me so much hope. I am on 20,000IU and my level in the American units is 9 I believe (23 in the UK, I believe you divide by 2.5?) Trying to list my symptoms....

No concentration.
Constant fatigue no matter how much I sleep.
Losing eyesight focus.
Lose stools.
Constant fogginess.
Forgetting words or names of people that I know. Such as a Nephew and feeling confused why I could not bring it to mind.
Anxiety, fear it was a heart attack.
Chest pains.
Back Pains.
Arm pains.
Hip Pains.
Feet Pains.
Wrist pains.
Numb arms and face.
Hypertensive.
Muscle weakness (not feeling like I would make it to the top of the stairs).
Night swets.
Heart palpitations.

I felt like I was on my way out. I was constantly fearing I had something and the doctors were not finding it and this was going to kill me. This made the anxiety worse as my wife became pregnant with her first child.

I have had mild forms of these symptoms about ten years ago for a winter but, it got better. This time round it started 3 years ago and has just got worse. I maybe should have spotted the signs as I started to feel ok in the middle of summer.

Even though it has only been 1 1/2 weeks since takings the supplements the fogginess has eased a little and some of the symptoms are calming down. Say by 10% the pains have been much more painful although only lasting in shorter bursts. The anxiety is still there even though I know it is not the heart as I have been tested. Loads of other tests such as MRI have been done.

The thing that really annoys me is due to the chest pains I ended up in A&E were they took blood tests and I want to find out if this showed Vit D issues as this was 10 months ago and I could be much further along the road to recovery. Although to be far I do not think they were testing Vitamin levels as they were suspecting heart attack (This came back as fine).

I hope everyone starts to feel better soon and wish you all well.

[Helga84]

forgot a symptom
-very low blood pressure 84/54 sometimes lower

[SunHelp]

Hello
Thanks so much for updating the site on your progress.  It is good to hear you have felt some impact after a month.  Reassuring to know. All the best for your continued recovery.

How much magnesium did you take?

I was diagnosed on Monday 10th Nov,  my level is no where near as low as yours (24) but all our bodies are different and react differently to low Vit D.  I have neurological problems which are very worrying, numbness and stiffness in hands and feet, bone pain all over, fatigue and sweats.  

I also had tremors, concentration problems and headaches, low mood too.  However these have improved after B12 for last month.  
I am now taking 2000IU D3 and Chelated Magnesium 2-300mg.  

Thanks for your input.  It would be good to know if I'm taking enough Magnesium and what sort is best . Every good wish your your recovery.

[mickyishere]

I'm a 43 year old healthy male. In April I had a respiratory illness and was over prescribed the steroid prednisone. I believe this contributed to my already low vitamin D levels. I had no idea at the time what was happening to me, and felt as if I were losing my mind. It wasn't until last month Oct. 2014, I was diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency (level was a 12). Ive been prescribed 5000 units of D3. I'm also taking a  good magnesium supplement called Natural Calm. After only one month I'm starting to feel a little better, and I'm so grateful because my symptoms are no joke:

Hypnic jerk in throat & involuntary swallowing, I felt like I had to swallow constantly this was scarey because I couldn't even find the correct words to describe it for so long, and because of the swallowing I was spitting nonstop. I'm still struggling with some of the swallowing, but it isn't nearly as bad as it's been.

very high anxiety
sudden panic attacks
depression
feeling as if something was crawling in my skin

burning sensations on my skin at different times ( I had this for years and I'm guessing this is also associated with VDD)

very bad migraines
bad concentration
night sweats
one of my hands gets very cold, and one hand remains warm

My life was falling apart I'm beginning to slowly recover. I have another appointment with my Doctor next month to check my levels and see what is going on. I'm so grateful for the clarity I've received here. It's really helping me to understand how serious this deficiency is. My heart goes out to you all.

[Namooni]

I know you asked this question a long time ago and answering it may help someone else. Yes the light-headedness goes away. It will also be one of the first symptoms to return if your d levels drop again. I always get light-headed and my nausea returns when they start to drop again.

[sarahfazal]

I have a friend his level is 9ng but he feels fine and he just complain about pain what I think all we have anxiety and depression problem ?