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I live in sunny SoCal so the sun or my body's processing of vit D wasn't doing such a good job. For approximately 2 years I had been experiencing general body aches and pains. It got to the point where I could barely walk at night due to excrutiating pain in both feet upon getting out of bed to use the bathroom. My doctor took blood tests (but not for vit D), sent me to a rheumatologist. Nothing...

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Unsure what to do? Diagnosed as having hypothyroidism about 1 yr ago. Taking synthroid. Feeling so tired and muscles fatigue and ache so easily. Just found out my Vit D level is 10(range 30-50) TSH alittle off too. Dr is increasing synthroid but wants me to take 50000u of Vit D 2x a week for 12 weeks. After reading other peoples posts, I am really concerned about all the side effects :( I don't w...

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Anna | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for 1 to less than 2 years |
11/5/2017
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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Vitamin D in Nature's Way or Now Foods - they have no coloring. Best to take 5,000 - 10,000 daily as smaller doses are ineffective.

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Age: 45-54 |
9/1/2017
Condition: Other
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I need to have a vitamin D supplement without any kind of coloring in it can you help me with finding one?

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Age: 75 or over | On supplement for 5 to less than 10 years |
7/5/2017
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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Take 2000 units daily

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yramesor | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
7/3/2017
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topped up by being in the sun when I could.

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kljonestx | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 1 to less than 2 years |
3/26/2017
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At the beginning of taking Vit D3 for low levels after bloodwork, I felt better. I started on 2,000 iu daily. Went back for more blood work one month later and the level was still low. Doc told me to increase to 5,000 iu daily. The bloodwork and prescribing took place a year ago (3/2016). I have been on it since then. Lately, I feel dreadful. Fatigue, brain fog, general malaise, aching all over, lack of appetite, sleep issues. Lately, I get moderately nauseated once a day. I have researched, and I am concerned I have too much Vit D in my system. Also, perhaps it has caused other Vit/Mins to decrease. I will not take it tonight and call my Doc tomorrow. Just wondered if anyone has felt these things with too much Vit D. After researching I think 5,000iu a day for a year was way too much. Read More Read Less

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Me | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for 1 to less than 2 years |
1/8/2017
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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I have hyper thyroid ,my doctor suggest she had found that her patients with this condition were low in Vit D. I live in CA and spend lots of time outdoors so was surprised that I had a reading of 19. When 30 is the low marker(100 is high). I started to take 4000 ( not super consistently) and after 2 years at 40. Feel so much better and have not any side effects or illnesses like colds or flu. Get the blood test it is worth it

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Ava | Age: 35-44 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
12/15/2016
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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I went to the doctor for my normal check up I told her that felt like my bones hurt all the time and that I was have muscle spams. She ran my blood work. Everything came back normal except for vitamin D levels. My number was 7 she told me that was way to low. I now take VIT D2 50000 once a week for 8 weeks. I have to say I feel better like my old self. I will continue with the treatment. I was fearful of side effects but I have not had any thank God.

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jesuis | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
9/2/2016
Condition: Other
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This is the fourth time in several years that I have been prescribed 50,000 i.u. of Vitamin D to take twice a week (currently my level is 22) by three different doctors. Every time I've tried it, I have great difficulty sleeping and have had the same or more pain. This time, after the first pill, I felt very shaky and my legs felt weak. After the second pill, insomnia with anxiety returns. I can't stand it. My rheumatologist tells me that he has never heard of these side effects. This board helped me feel that it's not in my head. I will not keep taking these high doses and will take over the counter supplements of 5,000 i.u. daily, which has not bothered me in the past, though my level remains low. But I have to wonder if this supplement is even warranted. My levels remain low, along with a huge population of low-vitamin-D patients. I eat plenty of foods that are high in vitamin D and try to get brief sun exposure as much as I can.Read More Read Less

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iron magpie | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
9/2/2016
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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TRUE | Age: 45-54 |
7/22/2016
Condition: Other
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Was on 15,000 IUs for 8 months, once a week. Began experiencing issues with memory, fatigue, lethargy, anxiety. Suffer from anxiety already, depression, hypothyroidism and family history of Alzheimer. Was concerned stopped the treatment myself and have restored my memory and reduced anxiety.

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Osteocaps D3 2 daily 1000 unit | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
7/16/2016
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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Thought processes clearer,depression diminished,less aching joints,more energy.

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lilith60 | Age: 55-64 |
6/3/2016
Condition: Rickets
Overall rating 3.3
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Just started treatment, have not noticed any response at this point yet. On mega doses dues to extremely low levels , lack of sunshine and dietary intake d/t gastric bypass. I received mega dosages every Tuesday.

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samarthmathur | Age: 19-24 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
5/31/2016
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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You ask me why vitamin D is important and I would say that my kids have suffered simply because I ignored the need for vitamin D. Donâ??t let this happen to you and your loved ones. With Vitamin D guru, you can source all the vitamin D supplements at one place. All genuine quality so you are sure that what you are eating is actually right.

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amkami | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
5/15/2016
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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After 2 days of taking 1000 IU each day I awoke in the night with an excruciating CHARLIE-HORSE in my right calf. Ceased taking 'em thereafter, and have had NO such further issue. TO "50-Something DRY FEMALE": For DRY EYE SYNDROME take 1 mg / Day FOLIC ACID; best results by Prescription. (PS: Good for ALL mucus membranes...hint, hint, wink, wink!!). For Others' take on this, see commentaries on Folic Acid in this website.

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Mimi | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
5/7/2016
Condition: Bone loss
Overall rating 5.0
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I started taking Vitamin D3 5000 units (2) in the am. I really felt much better. I am concerned about bone loss with age.

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Age: 65-74 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
4/16/2016
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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After recent blood workup, physician prescribed 50,000 units, one a week for 6 weeks and once a month for 5 months, then retest of blood levels. After initial dose I am experiencing one swollen eyelid and itchy skin on thighs. I am drinking plenty of water to detox this from my body. Is there anything else I can do to get back to being normal?

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shari | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for 2 to less than 5 years |
3/20/2016
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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I have multiple systemic, genetic and acquired conditions causing ligament and muscle pain and now also intermittent bone pain. I have not found any pharmaceuticals that help much with the systemic inflammatory pain I experience if I ingest a food or substance (like maltodextrin) that triggers an inflammatory response. Also none of the prescription or over-the-counter pain meds I have tried have helped with the bone pain. I found out that I had become calcium-depleted from heavy-metal poisoning from a medical implant. The intense bone pain has consistently responded to Calcium Supplementation which I take along with Magnesium and now Vitamin D. These 3 working together have helped decrease the widespread muscle pain I experience part of every day. After years of depletion and mineral imbalances because to the level levels of metal in my body, it is a daily process to keep the muscle pain away or at least at much lower levels. I no longer experience the bone pain at all unless I forget to take these supplements for a few days. The muscle pain is much trickier to control but I know from experience that for me dietary restrictions, Calcium/Magnesium in equal amounts and Vitamin D especially when I can't get out in the sunshine are essential in controlling the recurring widespread muscle pain/spasms. Reading others negative experiences with Vitamin D, I know first hand sensitivity response reactions to foods, medicines, and additives that others handle well. But also I notice and have experienced myself that doctors often prescribe very large doses for all their patients without starting them out at a lower dose (which may even be equally effective) to try to minimize any sensitivity reactions or adverse side effects. After 6 months on a certain medicine, I asked my doctor if she would increase my dose a little bit. She "tripled" my dosage abruptly without "titrating" it upward slowly as recommended. 50,000 IU sounds like a lot Read More Read Less

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Terri | Age: 35-44 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
2/22/2016
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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Vit. D was prescribed the 50,000 VD3 IU weekly for 4 weeks. After 1st dose, a few days in, felt horrible, almost a viral feeling. After 2nd dose, felt side effects, headache, muscle aches and spasms, jittery,dizzy, weak and tired. I called my Doctor who said, suffer through, then take 1,000 IU/daily. If I still feel the same, call him right away. I did some research as I didn't want to suffer like I had the 1st week. So I have been taking 500 mg/day of Magnesium during the past week. Although I still feel dizzy, weak a bit, Not as bad and is tolerable. I take IB's to help with body aches and headache. So, wait and see.Read More Read Less

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On supplement for 2 to less than 5 years |
11/18/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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I take methotrxate/chemo to help my RA.taking Vit.D really helps my immune system.

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Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
9/30/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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My vitamin D was a 4 three months ago. Recently had another blood test and I am at 28. I have been on 50000 vitamin D capsules weekly and I have to continue for three more months, then 2000 daily. I also take 1000 calcium daily. Originally went to Dr. Because of muscle aches and weakness. I was feeling exhausted and very moody. Unfortunately the pain is still there and the Dr. Said it could take up to a year before I feel good again.

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