Hi Everyone! I’m new to the group and hope to share and learn much here. I was diagnosed with Vit D deficiency (among other things) last November when my levels were a shocking 13. My doctor prescribed 50,000 IU of D2 (which I understand is less effective than D3) once a week for 8 weeks. I’m currently taking OTC NUTRIGOLD brand Vitamin D3 Gold 2,000 IU (2 for a total of 4,000 IU) each morning along with Celebrex and prescription meds for HBP. (I also take thyroid meds solo an hour earlier by themselves.) That dose gives me 28,000 IU of Vit D3 per week. We’ll soon find out if that is enough as I’ll have levels checked again in a couple of weeks. I understand that aging (I’m 71) as well as limited exposure to sunlight are contributing factors to Vit D deficiency. I don’t see either of those facts changing any time soon. :) From the little I’ve read here it appears that I should also be taking magnesium! Doggone! That’s the first I’m hearing of that! Perhaps I did and dismissed it because I’ve read that I should NOT take calcium (and the two usually go together, right?). I’m also dealing with HFE Hereditary Hemochromotosis (iron overload) and have been undergoing monthly phlebotomies for that. I’m hoping that over time, the blood letting will aid in lowering my triglycerides and glucose levels. Goodness, I have so much to learn!! Thanks for allowing me to join the group.
Posted on: Sun, 02 Feb 2014 19:06:43 +0000
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