Vitamin D3

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Marydoll

My dose is an emergency dose, which is often used by endocrinologist for people who have dangerouslylow levels, if you are referring to me growstuff.

No, I wasn't. I know that initial large doses are given when there is severe deficiency. It was a reply to a post before yours.

Taking large doses of Vitamin D3 over a long period can lead to problems.

Sorry for the confusion.

In France it is given free, I am 71, I usually have it prescribed twice a year but since covid once a month.

Anyone in the UK deemed extremely, clinically vulnerable was offered free Vit D supplements.

My husband and daughter in law got Vit D from ?NHS free , both extremely vulnerable, but not sure if that was general in UK.

Of course it is, for most people, Espee However, I have previously posted this comment my consultant made to me:
If you were to lie naked in the sun for a year in Dubai, it would make any difference at all, Mrs MDoll. ? Not a pretty sight, I can asure you!

I took it this winter, but have stopped now as I am in the sun as soon as it comes out, gardening, sitting on the swing or walking in woods and Dales. For most people, natural sun is plenty enough.

Now that summer has arrived getting out and allowing sunshine on our skin without sunscreen allows our bodies to make vit D naturally.
If you are housebound and can’t even sit in a sunny doorway then supplementation is required.
Natures way is normally best to my thinking.

@Shinamae Have these helped you?, what are the health benefits please of this combination.

It will be monitored again in a few weeks and investigated if my levels don't rise. Thank goodness my consultant is on the ball!

I understood your post Marydoll:

However, I do believe it should be taken under supervision, as overdosing on it can be dangerous. Only a blood test can determine your levels.

My dose is an emergency dose, which is often used by endocrinologist for people who have dangerouslylow levels, if you are referring to me growstuff.

Marydoll

Some of the symptoms of VitD and calcium deficiency, is muscle and joint pain and anxiety. That just about sums up how I was feeling!
That sums up how I'm feeling too.

Perhaps I should try Vitamin D again, just the recommended dose. I found that taking it did seem to coincide with increased joint pain so I stopped taking it.
I've no idea what my levels are.

That's over 10 times the recommended dose. Too much Vit D3 can lead to too much calcium in the blood, which can lead to kidney problems.

www.hollandandbarrett.com/the-health-hub/vitamins-and-supplements/vitamins/vitamin-d/vitamin-d-overdose/

I have been taking a regular dose of Adcal 800IU for many years, precribed by my endinocronologist. However, I don't seem to be able to retain it.
Last week, 100,000 IU was posted to me, next day delivery, by my consultant to be taken immediately in a single dose, as my VitD and Calcium levels hadn't registered at all in a recent blood test.
That explains why I have been feeling so ill recently. Some of the symptoms of VitD and calcium deficiency, is muscle and joint pain and anxiety. That just about sums up how I was feeling!
Last year my levels came back at 14, so I have actually got worse, despite taking my meds!

However, I do believe it should be taken under supervision, as overdosing on it can be dangerous. Only a blood test can determine your levels.

I take vitamin D3 along with several other supplements on the advice of my specialist. I take 5000iu every day and can't say I feel better or worse tbh. I feel fine but what does that mean? I've certainly never felt jittery and I sleep well for at least 8 hours a night. I've been taking my vitamin cocktail for about 10 years now and with no adverse feelings I guess it's doing what was intended. No doubt I'll find out when we get back to regular appointments and testing.

I have been taking Vit D3 for several years as I read that it helps keep our lungs healthy. (I have fairly serious lung problems)

The government offered free D3 to people who were shielding and I accepted. It was the same strength that I have been taking.

DaleC82 - I have been taking Vitamin D for about a year now and I have had no side effects. I have generally felt better - mood wise and aches and pains are less.

Do you think you could be suffering from anxiety or some kind of muscular illness rather than it being a side effect of the Vit D?

I take 1000 micrograms a day. I am not on any other medication and am generally in good health.

I just started taking Vit D3 between 500 in and sometimes a little more.
My levels are really low.
I started having symptoms of less than 4 hours of sleep and I was always an 8 hour a night guy. My shoulders started to feel like theybwere freezing up, then my other joints started having similar pains. My elbows especially if I kay on my arms wrong. Im tired all the time. Im definitely cranky all the time.
I finally got a test and my vit D was low. I tried taking it once 1000 iu a day and it seemed to make me very anxious and I felt jittery in my feet and dizzy or lightheaded. My body didn't tolerate it very well I dont suppose. Not sure why.
I ended up trying again and this time I'm taking a vit d 3 thats suppose to be highly absorbed. So far no dizziness or anything. I only take 500 in a day However. The bottle says to take 1000 but I dont know if I can handle that again yet.
Since I started on this I've noticed my muscles started hurting worse and the aches got worse instead of better. It is this common when you first start off with treatment? Does it hurt at first until your levels build back up. Just wondering if the pain getting worse upfront after starting is a normal thing. Also is it normal to only have 3 to 4 hours of sleep at a time ??? Its ridiculous. Im always tired too.
Not sure how long this D3 will take to work but im hoping soon. .y body is in rough shape right now. Im 38 and I feel 80. I. Serious. Id just like to hear everyone's experiences with it . What did yall go through right after you started treatment. Does it make every feel jittery and dizzy sort of kinda anxious all over ? If so what did you do about that.

Nancy0

Hi folks. I'm hoping for some advice...Got a horrible UTI at the beginning of February and had 3 courses of antibiotics,which finally shifted it. Got nasty effects from these ...thrush!!!Canestan X2 doesn't seem to have worked and I'm wondering if I've taken a reaction to medication with azoles...had to come off Omeprazole previously cos I got sore tongue and very sensitive on the roof of my mouth. Has this happened anyone?

I think it would be better if you started a separate post for your question.

You would get a better response

Have been taken, on prescription, Adcal D3 tablets twice daily for a long time, also Alendronic Acid tab once a week. After a lifetime of splitting nails, despite every sort of special treatments, I now have nearly reasonable nails.

I was, originally just told to take the Adcal tabs once a day, but a stress fracture of the spine a couple of years ago, and I was told I must have Osteoporosis (although have never had any bone density test for that), so I was told to double my taking of those and also start the Aledronic tabs,.

I would NEVER take on a regular basis ANY medication, viteman or otherwise, without checking with my GP.

Do think that the message from Bluebelles post should be heard loudly and clearly. Even things that are a good for you can also kill you in excess.

My friends doctor advised her to take Vit D as she was low but he didn’t prescribe them her daughter thought she was doing the right thing and bought her mum the highest Vit D she found Some months later my friend was recalled for a blood tests for something completely unrelated and a week later got an urgent phone call from the doctor telling her to come of the Vit D immediately as she was close to poisoning herself

aggie

I noticed my nails don’t split since starting D3 , but not noticed any difference in my mood

It's not the Vitamin D which is helping your nails. However, if the body doesn't have enough Vit D, it can't absorb enough calcium, which can affect nails and bones. It's also why too much Vitamin D can cause you to absorb too much calcium, which can cause kidney stones and affect your heart and brain.

Hi folks. I'm hoping for some advice...Got a horrible UTI at the beginning of February and had 3 courses of antibiotics,which finally shifted it. Got nasty effects from these ...thrush!!!Canestan X2 doesn't seem to have worked and I'm wondering if I've taken a reaction to medication with azoles...had to come off Omeprazole previously cos I got sore tongue and very sensitive on the roof of my mouth. Has this happened anyone?

I would definitely keep on with vitamin d as it can really help your immune system deal with infection and viruses. I use a spray rather than the tablets.