User Reviews for vitamin d

Vitamin D level was 4, twelve weeks ago. Just had another blood test and level went to 28. I am taking 50000 IU once a week. I have to continue for next 12 weeks, then 2000 daily. I had daily aches and pain in my joints, and that hasn't changed. I am hoping it will get better, doctor said it could take up to one year to feel better.

vitamin is doing good for me

I take 12000iu a day and have no problems but I also take a vit. K2. Something to think about.

I was prescribed vagifem by my gyno when I presented with vaginal atrophy due to menopause. Intercourse was painful and I was fighting off vaginal bacterial infections. The vagifem helped considerably, but I was still symptomatic and sex was 'better' but there was still discomfort. I read studies about the positive impact of vitamin D on vaginal atrophy and started taking making doses of D3. Within 2 weeks I was able to lubricate and experience complete ease and pleasure with intercourse. Note- this was after my giving vagifem a shot for over a 10 week course. Read More Read Less

My Dr. tested me for Vit D and found me deficient 17 she prescribed 50k units Vit D once a week for 12 weeks. I retested at 25. I now take 1k units D3 per day and levels stay normal. Most important my scalp psoriasis cleared up an my RA has gone into remission for 3 years now! Natures Bounty D3 1.000

had 1/3 of intestons removed due to cancer & had only a 5 for vit.d .I took 50,000 un. for 2 yrs. now it's only 17 now. I now take 50,000 un. 7 daye a day . is that safe?

My Neurologist prescribed that I take 1000 units of Vitamin E twice a day. I was getting ready to take my morning dose today when finally I realized that this was the only thing that had changed in my vitamin and prescription intake! My hair has been falling out for about 3-weeks now to the point that I had to cut my hair in the front to make bangs. I barely have any hair left to make bangs. My doctors did NOT take into account the Calcium supplements and my one day multiple vitamins also have vitamin D included. I have stopped taking vitamin D as of today and will post a follow-up about this in a couple of weeks.Read More Read Less

I'm now taking 50,0000 unit of vitamin D. I take it one time a week for kidney disease. I had no idea that it has that much to do with my health. Now I'm A Happy Camper. Very Satisfied.

Had painful aches/spasms in upper thighs/buttocks. Dr did vitD test, resulting in low 15. Started w 400 iu, had stomach aching within 15 minutes, so I took w meal, no problem any more. Then took 2x day, w food, no problem for 800iu, which was dr recommendation. Crazy thing for Dr to prescribe 50,000 iu. Just buy your own supplements and ramp up. My muscles felt good again in a few weeks. After a year of 2x day, 400iu, I took a cousin's 1000iu pill, while visiting her. Had odd pulsing at back of brain for a few days, but then adjusted and took this larger dose for years. With eating less yogurt fortified w Vit D, I began 1000iu 2x day, but often forgot to take 2nd one. Trying one pill now, 2000 iu. It makes me very sleepy after 2-3 hours, so I will wait to see if this eases up. Will take w evening snack. A yr ago, I was outside ea day doing yardwk, so thought I didn't need to take the pills. After 3 months, my muscles were aching again. for the person who mentioned Vit D"3" (not Vit D2) needs to be noted as the correct version...Vit D3 is the only supplement in the stores now, for the past 7+ years. Someone told me that the prescription version of 50,000 iu is Vit D2, plant based. Again, ramp up w smaller amounts. D3 is the one that is preferred after studies.Read More Read Less

DEAR SIR,LAS MONTH I HAD CHACKED MY BLOOD ,FIND LOW VITAMIN D LEVAL 11.20MG ,I STARED MEDICIN FROM DOCTOR,I REQUEST YOU HOW LONG ME SUFFERED THIS MEDICIN,I HAD DAILY USE 625MG CAPSUL THIS ENOUP OR CAN I INCRIESS MEDICIN DOESS,PLZ GAUIDE ME...

I was diagnosed through blood work that I am vitamin d deficient so my doctor put me on a once a week pill for 3 months. It is a green gel but I don't have it anymore to tell you the strength. Two weeks into taking this I am having severe pain in my hips and somewhat down my legs toward the front of my shin and it is causing me trouble/pain with walking and pain while sleeping at night, pain while just sitting in a chair. the hip pain is the worst. I took it for 4 full weeks before I realized that it was the only thing I added into my diet. I stopped taking it a week ago and the pain is subsiding somewhat but I hope it goes away fully because it is very severe and I've never had such pain before. Read More Read Less

My lips are cracked and bumpy

ERGOCALCIFEROL [VIT D2] 50,000 unit capsules is working to relieve the pain I was experiencing in my bones. No occult side effects experienced as of yet.

Vitamin D is a hormone. This article states it it is a vitamin. It is referred to as a vitamin because they body cannot make it on its own, like all other hormones.

If you're having gum problems - check your vitamin D. Get your vitamin D to a therapeutic level - 50-100. Every one is an individual - some may need more D3 to reach these levels. I take 5,000IU twice a day with food. I assure you, vitamin D does support the immune system and prevent colds and flu etc... healthy immune system will fight off diseases. I take 5,000And don't forget the Gut Flora - sugar is our enemy - not cholesterol. Sugar causes inflammations and inflammation causes disease. Exercise - just get moving... Kirkland - 5,000IU - vitamin D3 twice a day with food - your body and gums will thank you...Read More Read Less

I live in upstate NY and work from 2am-10am under florecent lights and when outside during the day use alot of sunscreen as I Am a redhead Irish woman. So, was not surprise to find I had a Vitamin D deficency. My doctor gave me a prescription for 50,000 units of Vitamin D2. Had no problem with taking it but cost not covered on my prescription plan. So, looking for an affordable alternative, I spoke to my pharmaceist and he recommended an OTC. I did alot of research and found the Spring Valley brand at Walmart. I take 5,000IU daily and have had no problems. Ingredients are soybean oil, gelatin, glycerin and corn oil. I have also notice a decrease in my waist size (pants fitting loosely). Did a little more research and found that belly fat starts to "melt away" when you get the correct amount of vitamin D3. I will stay at this maintenance level as it seems to work for me and my blood tests are showing that I am now in the normal range.Read More Read Less

Severe cramping and bad mood swings were cut over 75%, could see a big difference from one period to the next.

I was given this medication in the beginning because I suffered from S.A.D. Since taking it I have developed Fibromyalgia and am in agony all the time. I take Adcal 750mg/200iu caplets. Two in the mornings.