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[Aprilflower]

https://theros.org.uk/information-and-support/osteopenia/

This is very informative.

[Taz2]

I was taking vit d + k2 for osteopenia but after a few months, I was getting horrific cramps in my feet and lower legs through the night,apparently a symptom of too much vit d,so stopped,will start on a lower dose one for winter

What was your vitD level when you started?

Taz x

[jaypo]

Thank you Aprilflower,all good to know 

Tbh Taz, I don’t know, the Dr suggested it because of the lack of sun in Scotland    Means vit d needed especially in winter. I’d been taking it for at least 6 months when the dr did a blood test for certain vitamins as my nails were splitting and the results were all normal,maybe I should’ve stopped then 🤷‍♀️

[Aprilflower]

Ditto Jaypo.  I was never tested by my surgery.

I think they just assumed I must be deficient because I have osteopenia, which is stupid.

[Taz2]

I paid privately for my test this year and last year as my doctor wouldn't do it. I was taking the normal dose but was still slightly under at 44 so am on a higher dose now for three months. My partner had his done at the doctor's as part of his check up. He's been taking a multivitamin which includes VitaminD but his result was only 32 (50 is the lowest it should be) so he's on 20,000 three times a week by prescription.

Taz x

[jaypo]

It’s terrible you have to get these things done privately, it was only because of my nails the dr decided to do mine . All the conflicting advice is ridiculous,especially on the  calcium and Vit d .

Again thanks Aprilflower, I feel less worried now, I was waiting for my legs to snap like a twig 🙄😆 why do they never tell you these things and automatically throw calcium at you 🤷‍♀️

[Kathleen]

Hello ladies.

 I recently Googled the symptoms of iron deficiency and realised that I tick quite a few of the boxes, brittle nails being one of them.

I have now been prescribed iron tablets for the next three months and hopefully I will notice an improvement.

 Incidentally, my blood test was a routine one due to my Ulcerative Colitis diagnosis and although the Ferritin level was below the cut off for deficiency my GP did not contact me. When I saw the results on MyChart I emailed to ask if I needed more tests and was then prescribed iron tablets.

I also take other supplements including Vitamin D but I sort of mix and match so that I  don't over consume them.


Take care ladies.

K.