Posted by Lonely on March 25, 2007, at 0:20:58
In reply to Re: Vitamin D deficiency » natrfrk, posted by Larry Hoover on March 18, 2007, at 12:43:46
Scanning through this thread with interest!
Late in 2005 my Vitamin D, 25 - hydroxy (whatever that means!) was out of range (low) at 18. The normal range for that lab was 20 - 100. I might also note that I have no trace of B6 w/o treatment and very low (barely in normal range) B12. A neuro explained to me that I'm lacking the enzyme to absorb B6 from food and probably from over-the-counter vitamins. I strongly suspect it's been in my extended family for generations and misdiagnosed as pernicious anemia.
I'm wondering if my low Vit D is also due to some sort of lack of enzyme? I live in a sunny climate but can't stand much sun or heat. I'm of northern european descent and on HRT.
I've been taking Vit D (800 units a day) that was cheap at a discount store. I just saw my doc, one I like and who has been very helpful to me over the years, and he recommended (strongly) Vitamin D-3 50,000 IU. I'm to take one pill once every 2 weeks. He explained it to me but it just really went in one ear and out the proverbial other ear. I had the impression this was a rather recent finding. It's cheap - just a dollar a pill which is $2.00 a month and not something I have to take every day. I have a script for it - don't know if that's required, though.
I've had low back pain and other aches and pains for years. Definitely have arthritis and mild fibromyalgia. Now wondering if this has anything to do with it!
Glad you brought this up!
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