I would like to Post a poll

[Barb249]

I would like to know how many of you have had your Vitamin D level checked. I never realized that it’s a special test to check your Vitamin D level, I guess Sjogren’s and Celica’s disease goes hand in hand.  The doctor checked my vitamin D level on my last visit and to my surprise it was only a 7.5  I was told that it should be between 30 – 100 and if it drops below 32 it is very dangerous.  They gave me a vitamin medication to get it up quick I believe it’s called Drisdol, anyway its Vitamin D 50,000 iu, it’s totally amazing how I have changed over the last few days, energy has doubled, and my bones do not hurt anymore.  I had no idea that I hurt as much as I did until I began this medication.  If you have not had this test PLEASE DO.  They say that anyone over 60, dark completed or lives in an area that has a hard winter is in danger of Vitamin D deficiency, of course poor diet, and drinking will also add to the problem.  

[mercygracious]

Have any of you heard a creaking noise in your body, felt movement or had movement/and/or strange feelings in your heart before going on the vitamin d therapy?  I was diagnosed with low vitamin d (it was 18) and was told to take the 50000 iu 1per wk for 6 wks but being that i am scared of meds I opted for the 1000 iu per day dosage without a prescription.  I think now I should have listened to the doc and took the larger dosage.  Does anyone have any REAL idea of what the normal level of vitamin d should be for someone over the age of 40?  I don't think 32 as I have previously heard is accurate this day in time.  I read that is an outdated number.  The 1000 iu per day hasn't helped me much.  Will await your comments.....hopefully.  Thank you!!!

[Weesy68]

I have tried the teabag trick and it works!! But the trick is to use chamomile teabags.  Chamomile is a natural anti-inflammatory.  The other great thing you can do with teabags, haha is mop your wood floors.  Teabags are great for wood floors believe it or not and my floors look so good after I do it.  

I haven't noticed a huge difference from using the vitamin D, but I should say I'm also on Chromagen Forte so I'm not sure.  I do believe there is a huge difference in using the Chromagen.  I was so miserable due to low vit D and low/normal ferritin (18) that I remember thinking if I don't wake up when I go to sleep, I'm not sure I'll care.  That's how bad I was before taking both of these vitamins.  Chromagen has iron, folic acid and vitamin b12. Seems like there is one more thing in there but I forget what it is.  Anyway, it's much more mild on the stomach then most over the counter iron pills which is why I prefer it, plus I think it's the folic acid that helps you absorb the iron.  My hair has improved since starting this too.  It's the first time I have seen baby hairs not just at the bangs but actually popping up in the middle of my scalp.  I've been complaining for years about my hair thinning and it's finally doing something.  Yay!  Look up low ferritin and hair on the internet.  You might be surprised.

[Barb249]

I don't know, all he told me was My vitamin D was 7.5 and gave me 50,000 iu's a week, I feel wonderful since I started taking it. I saw an orthopedic sergon for a few years due to low back problems, they are gone now. I understand that there is usually a reason why you are not absorbing the vitamins so I'm scheaduled for a colon check this next week.  I take the Vitamin D and a B12 shot.  I feel better now than I have since I was in my 20's

[Jennifer1987]

Apparently if you put a luke warm tea bag over them it helps..Was told that agea ago by the mother of a girl with hypo in my village! Never tried it though!!! Be my guest and let me know if it works LOL......

[Sonflower]

Wow, you have the dark circles too!

This is very interesting, water retention, huh?  

My eyes have been a bit puffy now and then and even more so lately!

So yeah, what can one do about it, how do we get rid of it...

Thanks for the tip;  Sonflower

[Jennifer1987]

Was watching an American live chat show,called dctors I think...It was real doctors answering questions and a person aked the same question as you... bout the darkness under the eyes and he said its water retention! I was shocked cause Iv the dark circles under my eyes to!! Now I think I know why!!! sooo now how to get rid of them LOL....