Low Vitamin D muscle weakness recovery

[Vitaman71]

I was diagnosed with Low Vitamin D in January 2014. My level was 20 ng/ml. My symptoms were muscle weakness in following locations - above both knees on the front side, both hamstrings, both sides of my rib cage, my upper back, both upper arms and shoulder areas. I also had muscle twitches, muscle cramping, extreme fatigue, intolerance to cold, tingling with pins and needles sensation, and brain fog. I had a hard time climbing a flight of stairs. My doctor put me on 50,000 IU once a week for 24 weeks. I am currently on my 10th week of taking this Vitamin D dose. Almost all of my symptoms have slowly resolved and I feel a lot better. However, I still have a little muscle weakness above both knees. Monitoring my symptoms over the past few years, I believe my Vitamin D has been low for 18 - 24 months. Since I am still experiencing a little weakness above both knees, I was wondering:
1) is it too soon to be fully recovered?
2) have I been deficient so long that I may have damaged muscles in this area?

[Hartg]

I have about the same symptoms as you. I am only on my 3rd week of supplements and haven't had much of a change just more energy which I will take haha. I hope my symptoms start going away soon this problem really stinks.

[deksman2]

1.) No. It can take up to 3 months to return your levels into 'acceptable range'- whereas 'excellent health' was associated with levels of 80 to 110 ng/ml I think.

2.) Unlikely. Muscle tissue can regenerate itself, and you were barely under what is officially considered 'deficient' (30 ng/ml)- of course, for me, anyone below 50 or 60 ng/ml is effectively deficient, with 80 - 100 ng/ml being extremely good levels, and 110 - 130 ng/ml being 'superb' (upper maximum needed for 'optimal health' and 'no diseases' or problems in general as described by the Vitamin D council).

I would suggest you watch for your Magnesium intake.
Highest sources of it being: Almonds.
Followed by leafy greens (raw), and dairy products such as cottage cheese and pro-biotic yogurts.