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I have been supplementing my Vitamin D per Doctors recommendations for approximately 6mo to a year. My levels were 24 then 22 in which my Dr increased my dose from 2000IU to 3000IU. I recently had it checked again and my level came back 38.8 so my Dr. increased it again to 4000IU is this normal? What is a normal reading of your vitamin D count? I have read that too much vitamin D is bad for yo...

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My doctors office called after I had another swelling of the knee issue and advised me I had a Vitamin D deficiancy. I do ache all the time. I just started taking Vitamin D this evening. So far so good. No side effects. The doctor said the pain would not be as bad but it would never go away. Did not diagnose it, just said my Vitamin D level was low. Can something else be going on? Will I ne...

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CJ | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/12/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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It was recommended to me to improve sleep and it did. I have Fibro. and use meds to sleep so this was great. Slept better but in the last weeks been noticing being overwhelmed at work, irritable, and getting more body pain. Today I hurt a lot. Chiro doc even wondered why. After reading the side effects, I understand why I am getting worse, not better. I will miss the apparent sleep improvement and daytime alertness, but I also see more dark circles showing up. So it appeared I was sleeping better but obviously not getting deep rem sleep. Be aware of the side effects and start at a low dosage. Read More Read Less

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melanie | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/15/2009
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
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i was tested at having a level of 7 for my vitamin d. so my doctor started me out at 1000mg a day. i felt so bad i could not move. so he dropped it down to 4oomg daily. i am hurting so bad still i can hardly move and i am extremely sensitive to sunlight now. has anyone else experienced that? i am taking dry vitamin d 3. HELP???

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/28/2009
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
Overall rating 3.3
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I am 39yrs (not40 yet lol) i just started vit d my level was 7.I am expierencing everything everyone else is.My Bones ache for 2 days after.I feel that is what i need maybe its working.But i am feeling better,I don't sleep all the time.I have a bit more energy.So i am satisfied with this overall.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/18/2009
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
Overall rating 2.3
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I have had a rash on my arms, legs and back since Ibegan 50,000 once a week. Occasional sharp pains in my right side that go through to my back. The pains in my muscles and soft tissue has emproved, but the price has been too high. I feel like an ichy lepper.

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stephnied | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/12/2009
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
Overall rating 4.7
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I have just started taking vit.d 1.25mg softgel. For several weeks my hips and legs have ached almost constantly. My dr. has prescribed naproxen also. So far I have taken two vitamind d doses, and been using naproxen for two weeks. I make sure that I take them with food and water, and at the same time. 2x a day with naproxen, and 2x a week with vit.d. I have noticed my energy levels up, since taking the vit. d so far. I was diagnosed with level 15. My doctor told me that 30 is the normal range. Hope this helps.Read More Read Less

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angelaj | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/11/2009
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
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I've just started this medication 50,000iu 2x per week. I've taken 4 pills and the only thing I have noticed is today I am experiencing pain on my right side (kidney). I'm wondering if this is a side effect of the medication. I'm also diabetic and take thyroid medication. Can any one advise.

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Sharole | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/7/2009
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
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Since taking 5 doses of 50000 IU I have had blood pressure fluctuations muscle weakness and have little energy. I don't know what level only that it is low.Do not like and have stopped for now, I plan to take lower dose when my muscles feel better.

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david59 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/6/2009
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
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my kidney doctor put me on this 25,000 a week but if your a diabetic you need to be careful my sugar levels spike to 450 had to go to the hospital so watch out

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Blondie66 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/26/2009
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
Overall rating 3.7
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I am taking 50,000 a week for 4 months. I have been on it about a month. It makes me feel better, but my joints are starting to hurt and I am overly tired in the evening. I work out 4 days a week and its really starting to bother my knees since I started taking this.

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Carol | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/22/2009
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
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My number for the Vit. D deficiency is the lowest I have seen in all the comments! I live in Michigan (not much sun) and am 70 years old. My # is l.7! Everyones comments and knowing how concerned everyone else is with the large dosage of 50,000 units (1.25mg) is helping me to get started! My energy level is so low, I have decided it can't hurt to try it, especially since so many doctors are recommending it! So I will take my "little green" pill once a week starting today. Carol

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everettmerry | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/6/2009
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
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Hope | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/19/2009
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
Overall rating 3.7
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I've been diagnosed with diabetes,fibromyalgia, hypertension, gastroparesis, potassium deficiency ,vit. B and severe vit. D deficiencies. Even though I felt better with the 50,000 IU of vit. D 2x a week after 1 month of use, I believe that many people, most of whom are deficient in this vit. like myself, also suffer from 1+ other disorder(s) which makes it hard to determine whether or not the high dose of vit.D really improves my overall health condition. I'm on medication for all of my conditions and I do not experience major side affects from any of them. I am hopeful that this supplement is helping to improve the aches and pains I've felt for years, and is having some affect on the fatigue I've been suffering; although, I may never know for sure. Read More Read Less

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Nitesong34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/12/2009
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
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This is my second time on this. I was on it a year ago and it only raised my level just a bit. I think I need to stay on a low dose year round. I just started 50,000 iu 2x a week again 2 and a half weeks ago. This time I have LOTS of side effects. I actually feel worse taking this than before I started it. I have had heart palpatations, constipation, very achy muscles, muscle twitching galore!! (which was NOT going on before the pills!) UGH!! I am having a few of the deficiency symptoms disappear. But this is a heck of a way to get my level back to normal. I am seriously considering taking only ONE pill a week and getting tested and then being faithful about regular doses. I am so very frustrated. It is no fun feeling worse after taking a Vitamin that is suppose to make you feel better. Read More Read Less

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Gina | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/12/2009
Condition: Rickets that is Dependent on Vitamin D Levels in the Body
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My doctors office called after I had another swelling of the knee issue and advised me I had a Vitamin D deficiancy. I do ache all the time. I just started taking Vitamin D this evening. So far so good. No side effects. The doctor said the pain would not be as bad but it would never go away. Did not diagnose it, just said my Vitamin D level was low. Can something else be going on? Will I never be pain free?

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heythere | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/7/2009
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
Overall rating 4.3
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My endocrinologist put me on 50,000 IU of Vitamin D to take once per month for about 3 months. I had my thyroid removed in September, 2008 but was Vitamin D deficient even before that. I've been feeling better since I've been taking it. My calcium is fine. I'm hardly ever outdoors so that may be a reason for the Vitamin D deficiency as sunlight helps our bodies make Vitamin D. Going outside is a natural way of making Vitamin D.

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Debrah58 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/6/2009
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
Overall rating 3.7
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My doctor found I had a vitamin d deficiency . He has me on 1.25 of vitamin d twice a week for 2 months in addition to a vitamin supplement of calcium plus vitamin d...This seems like alot to me. Is anyone else on this much or does anyone else take the 1.25 2x a week

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mady | 55-64 | Female | Patient
1/17/2009
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
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Thank You so much Susan ,especially about the D3 ,so heres what i think i will do try take 400iu daily because i was so fearful of 50,000 this will get me used to it than if my levels don't go up ,i may have nerve try other one ....so i want to buy good brand D 3 ...i read synthetic vitamins aren't good won't help so i hope the pharmacist will help me choose the right kind D 3 ...i was going check out nature made ...thanks for saying it lifeted your mood because i am depressed and stressed i need a boost ,thanks for your help i appreciate it ......mady Read More Read Less

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Susan | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/15/2009
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
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This comment is for Mady. I think your doctor wants you to either take the 50,000 units weekly or the 400 units, daily. You don't have to take both. Start with the prescribed dose. You are usually only prescribed for a short time period. If it's too much, or you don't feel good on it, cut back to the 400 units daily. I am increasing my dose to 800 units slowly. It has a nice side effect of lifting my mood. Buy a good brand of over the counter D3. Make sure your get the D3 and the other forms of D are synthetic. SusanRead More Read Less

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Anna M | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/15/2009
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
Overall rating 4.3
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I have Graves disease, Fibromyalgia and vitamin d deficiency. This has been a great addition to my treatment with the only side effect after 5 weeks is having more energy and finally sleeping better; my memory has improved and I have more strength to actually get up and do things again. Even my grown children have noticed a difference in my stamina and mood levels. My work has improved and I smile so much more because I feel so much better. I thought my thyroid radiation treatment 18 months ago had not been successful because all the symptoms were still with me. Turns out they were related to the vitamin d deficiency as well. I am very happy with this form of treatment. I will have to continue OTC of 2000 IUs daily after a 10 week treatment of 50,000 twice weekly.Read More Read Less

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mady | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/14/2009
Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
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not sure yet didn't take it ,i would like ask susan how the 400 iu of vit d is working for you...i saw my dr told him my concern about 50,000 he told me that he had no complaints about it with his other patients but he told me i can try vit d 400 units otc now i'm not sure what that means ,i'm hoping he didn't misunderstand me and means take it with 50,000 ,well i'm not sure how or what brand buy 400 units,if anyone know's about it can they please let me know thank you so much this driving me crazy already ...mady Read More Read Less

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