Vitamin D...

Hey ya'll.... 

You'd think being 6 years post op I'd know this but heck, things have changed bunches...  I had my yearly labs done this past Monday and found out my Vitamin D is low.  How much are we supposted to be taking?  I usually use a sublingual and take one every day, but guess it's not enough.   He's sending me a perscription in the mail but I figured I'd go ahead and up it before then since it will probably be Tuesday or Wednesday before I get it... 

Thanks, I knew I could count on you!!!   Hope you're having a great weekend, I'm working - ugh!

The script is going to be for a 50,000 iu gelcap.

The gelcap is a form of D2 in an oil (fat) base.  You won't absorb it well.

Rather than fill that script, go to vitalady.com, get her "dry" D in 50k (D3-50) and take that as you would have taken the gelcap.

The dry D is a water-miscible form of D rather than an oil-miscible, and you will be able to absorb it better.


When my D was low and I was in osteomalacia (adult rickets), I took 50k per day for 90 days, and am currently taking 25****il I get my next draw.  That was in addition to what I was taking in my calcium.

Sorry it took so long to respond but this is my long working weekend... ugh!  Thanks for the info, I just looked at my script and it is for 50k for 90 days...  I'll check out vitalady... Thanks!!!!  I thought I was doing great all my other labs have been perfect from day one, so I never worried about it - until now... ugh! 

Thanks again!

Sheryl

Hey Sheryl!  I knew Andrea would come to your rescue with an accurate answer to your question.  Like Andrea I was going to warn you that you wouldn't absorb any form of Vit D well other than the D3.  I take about 1400-1800 units daily and it works well for me according to my BX.  Just had new draws on Friday and will know soon about the latest levels.

Thanks girl, you guys are the best!  I have to go back and have more labs done in 3 months just to check.  I'm a bit worried but I know everything will be fine. 

Have a great week!!! 

Sheryl

Hi Sheryl :)
When i got bloodwork done last month with my Endocrinologist, my Vitamin D level was low too!! I was prescribed the 50,000 gelcap and I take it once a week!! As far as absorption, not sure about that, my Endocrinologist is a VERY highly favored professional in Morehead City and I don't think she would give me something if it was not going to work for me!! So I am currently taking it and will be curious to see what the next labs will be 2 months from now!! Hope you are doing well and SOO look forward to seeing you in December :)
((HUGS)) Jami

Yes I'm looking forward to the meetup in December also!  Sending you hugs!!!  The script from Dr. MacDonald (I just love that man) says to ***** the gelcap and squeeze the flavorless liquid into my mouth...  I'm checking out vitalady though before I go in the morning to the pharmacy. 

Thanks again!

Sheryl

I'll probably get sqawed at for this but this summer when they did my blood my D was above normal, not a whole lot but above normal.  They contributed to ......yep the tanning bed.  ALot to be said for sun light and I was not burnt or looking like old leather either.  As a matter of fact I had only been going a month and at that time was spending weekends out side when I could.  My doctor did not flame me for the tanning bed but like anyone said just to watch it and any skin conditions.

I hear ya and I'm glad nobody sqawed at ya.. lol!  I don't get enough sun for sure, I burn soooo quickly (very fair skinned). Anyway thanks for the info... if this doesn't work I'll check out the tanning beds, I just don't have time to lay there - lol!  In fact I've been trying to get to the chiropractor for the past month for an adjustment but every time I head that way something comes up and I have to handle that... ugh!  My crazy life!

Have a great week!!!

Sheryl