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JS79

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Vit D
« on: October 12, 2024, 12:30:34 PM »

One of the many tests I've had getting to my perimenopause diagnosis was vitamin blood tests. My b12 came back about 250, which for UK is considered normal range but low normal, no treatment suggested.
My vit d came back at 27 and was advised by GP to start 1000iu daily, but then I was told later by my acupuncturist that I could be taking more so I increased to 2000iu.
I ran out of tablets 2wks ago and bought the better you spray but never got round to reading instructions as tiny writing. For about 10days I've felt rubbish, this did coincide with my period so put it down to that but that stopped last Sunday. Since Wed night I've basically been in my bed with a flare up of the symptoms including extreme fatigue, light-headedness, dizziness, numbness in limbs and some other wonderful things.
I've started vit d again on Thursday so hoping to see an improvement soon. I have telephone consult on Monday so will ask GP for repeat of blood test.
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CLKD

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Re: Vit D
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2024, 01:22:12 PM »

The GP prescribed 3000iu for me but pharmacies don't sell that high a dose. 

Several years ago both my Mum and I suffered intense tiredness, even though we were both outside a lot. Comparing her symptoms to mine, 4 which she was prescribed VitD capsules; on testing my bloods were low ........ 4 weeks of 3000iu really helped.  B4 I thought that I had something terminal, I would do 20 mins weeding outside then have to sit.  For 3-4 hours, doing nowt.  ::)



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JS79

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Re: Vit D
« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2024, 02:08:21 PM »

I always knew that in Scotland we should be taking some vit d supplement during the winter but didn't realise how detrimental it could be
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bombsh3ll

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Re: Vit D
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2024, 02:38:55 PM »

I take a 2000iu tablet Monday Wednesday and Friday.

This works out at nearly 800iu per day which is the prescription dose, and is more economical.
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Taz2

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Re: Vit D
« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2024, 03:09:28 PM »

Mine was 28 and I was given a prescription for 3000 a day for 10 weeks and advised to use a daily supplement after that. I was feeling so much better by the end of the 10 weeks. I took the normal dose supplement for a while but then let it lapse. I paid for a private test and my level was lower again but not 'insufficient' merely 'deficient'. The private GP advised 1000 a day for three months then back to normal dose. Vit D is so important for general health so I'm back on the 1000 now determined to stick to it this time.

Taz x
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Cassie

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Re: Vit D
« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2024, 04:08:52 PM »

The Better You Vit D is amazing, do take it with K2 as well, very important. It pushed my levels up very nicely. 1000iu one spray daily.
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JS79

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Re: Vit D
« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2024, 04:17:39 PM »

I've actually just bought the better you spray with K2 from Tesco but haven't started yet. Was concerned about the K2 as confused about it reactions with other things. I need to speak to my GP and make sure it's safe first.
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CLKD

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Re: Vit D
« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2024, 04:32:13 PM »

What's K2?  and why not contact your Surgeries Pharamacist B4 purchasing  :-\
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Cassie

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Re: Vit D
« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2024, 04:43:22 PM »

Vit K2 its essential to take it with D3
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Ayesha

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Re: Vit D
« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2024, 07:29:51 PM »

Was concerned about the K2 as confused about it reactions with other things. I need to speak to my GP and make sure it's safe first.

I would love to know what your GP's thoughts are on K2. I've taken VitD for years but can't tolerate K2.
It's not, as stated above, essential to take with VitD but they do work well together.
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CLKD

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Re: Vit D
« Reply #10 on: October 12, 2024, 07:32:45 PM »

Certainly my GP didn't mention K2 so it probably isn't essential.  That's the trouble with alternatives, i.e. which minerals 1 should take to enable 'take up' of others ........... Which minerals the body pushes out via urine that aren't required. 
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JS79

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Re: Vit D
« Reply #11 on: October 12, 2024, 07:44:32 PM »

My GP didn't mention K2 but the acupuncturist did.
I'm a carrier of haemophilia so my clotting levels can be a fraction less than normal people and really low during trauma.
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VioletAquarius

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Re: Vit D
« Reply #12 on: October 12, 2024, 10:35:46 PM »

Vit K2 its essential to take it with D3

Why is it?
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Cassie

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Re: Vit D
« Reply #13 on: October 17, 2024, 10:50:58 AM »

While vitamin D3 helps your body absorb more calcium, vitamin K2 helps your body transport it to your bones and teeth rather than letting it sit in your arteries and other soft tissues in your body. This not only helps to promote bone health, but it also helps to keep your heart healthy as well.
My Dr has always said to take both together, in his humble opinion, it is essential!
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VioletAquarius

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Re: Vit D
« Reply #14 on: October 17, 2024, 10:56:16 AM »

Thank you! Will look for some k2.

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