What I found out vitamin D can really do
For at least a year I've been feeling like there was something more than just ADD going on, I was tired all the time, even when i just woke up from a full nights sleep, I felt hazy all the time. just had no energy, didnt want to do anything, the smallest task seemed like such a hassle, I was sore and achey alot , I mean the list just goes on and on
Well I finally went to my doctor determined to figure out what was up, I started by having her run a bunch of blood test, so I could start ruling things out, thats when I found out that my Vitamin D level was really low. Living in Seattle and being fair skinned I guess thats not too suprising!
But I didnt expect what I got... Its absolutely amazing that just a few days after taking the mega dose I was prescribed I feel a 100x better than I have in I dont know how long.
I'm getting restful sleep with dreams (havent dreampt in years)
I'm taking pride in my work agian
I feel more compelled to get things done (though actually doing it is another story)
I'm less cranky
I'm havent taken any OTC pain relievers in 5-6 weeks
I could go on and on, but really I just feel so much better than I ever imagined one vitamin could make me feel!
When I first found out i did some roaming online and found that something like 48% or 52% of woman are vitamin deficent, especially those in less sunny places. So I thought I would share, just in case its that one thing someone else needs.
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Permalink Reply by Barb on -
What millegrams vitamin D are you taking? My doctor said to take 1,0000. Something's got to help me. I feel like I'm flipping out, or losing my mind, or both!
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Permalink Reply by rachael on
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My Doc gave me a prescription for 50,000ui a week for 8 weeks to get it built up in my system and then said to do the 1000 daily.... has your doc tested your vitamin D level?
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Permalink Reply by Barb on
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No, I have not been tested for my vitamin D level. Is it just a blood test?
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Permalink Reply by Felicia on -
HOW INTERESTING!!! So glad you shared! I had my test done a YEAR ago!! and with ADHD well, I just have not got around to getting the Vitimans YET!! and when I have gne to look at the store... WAYYYY overwhelmed.... too many choices.. so-- I blew it off!! Like you, I am tired always!! (even with my concerta) I am sore... and my brain is foggy!! (more so than before!) so you really feel better huh? She never mentioned the RX for the Vit. D I wonder why? Sh did tell me it was VERY VERY low.
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Permalink Reply by rachael on
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It is just a blood test, my doc also tested my iron level, thyroid and something else that I just cant think of right now...
Barb said:No, I have not been tested for my vitamin D level. Is it just a blood test?
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Permalink Reply by Felicia on
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Yes it is in fact a blood test.
rachael said:It is just a blood test, my doc also tested my iron level, thyroid and something else that I just cant think of right now...
Barb said:No, I have not been tested for my vitamin D level. Is it just a blood test?
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Permalink Reply by rachael on
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I do feel so much better, I dont feel as great as I did when I first started taking it, that rush passed after like the 1st 5 weeks. But I still feel more normal (whatever that means). There are definetly still things I need to do that would help even more, and I completely plan on doing those things, exercising regularly, eating better, etc etc.... someday
Felicia said:HOW INTERESTING!!! So glad you shared! I had my test done a YEAR ago!! and with ADHD well, I just have not got around to getting the Vitimans YET!! and when I have gne to look at the store... WAYYYY overwhelmed.... too many choices.. so-- I blew it off!! Like you, I am tired always!! (even with my concerta) I am sore... and my brain is foggy!! (more so than before!) so you really feel better huh? She never mentioned the RX for the Vit. D I wonder why? Sh did tell me it was VERY VERY low.
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Permalink Reply by chocoholic on -
Yes! Vit. D has helped me too! I'm in a high risk category for breast cancer, so I go every 6 mo for a check at a university hospital's High Risk Breast Center. One of the things the doctor has me doing for prevention is taking higher levels of vit. D. I now get 800 IU from my multivitamin, 2,000 IU from a D supplement (Vitamin D-3 as cholecalciferol), and 320 IU from my fish oil supplement.
While I began taking it for breast cancer prevention, it soon became apparent that there were other side benefits as well. Like Rachel and others who've replied, I had very low energy. I've also been on antidepressants for about 10 years. With the vit. D my energy is so much better (still not completely where I'd like it to be, but better enough that I can actually manage to drag myself to the gym a few times a week now, which in turn also boosts my energy.)
Within a few months the doctor who manages my ADD & antidepressant meds began reducing the prescription amount on the antidepressant. Now I'm completely off of it. My immune system seems stronger too.
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Permalink Reply by Tracy Simons on
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this is the second time in two days that I have heard this. I am headed to Walgreens to by some!
Readers Digest had the other article- it was saying how most vitamins are not worth the money but vit. D is VERY important. I read that when I was nursing I should take Vit D, but I took the prenatal vitamins so I didn't bother. My ADD symptoms got worse after I stopped taking prnatal vitamins. hmmm....
THanks for sharing!
I am from the Vancouver ISland, but living in OK. I wonder if I still have the body of a NW'er even though I have moved?
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Permalink Reply by Felicia on
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Just an FYI I started vit D 2000iu once a day its been 5 days im not sure if its mind over matter however, I feel TOTALLY different. I jump right out of bed in the am and I do not loose energy at 3-4 pm everyday... and.. IM LESS hungry for junk food!! I also am doing a liquid multi and a liquid fish oil. Liquid because I have ADHD and want it fixed yesterday!! hahaha ( liquid gets right into the system) if interested I can give you the brand name but I add it all to oj in the am and i cant even taste it.... really!! the oil stays in fridge and is lemon flavored.... NO FISH taste or fish ( burps) ewww--- sorry just sayin' : )
TRY IT!!!
Feel better ya'll
Hugs!
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Permalink Reply by Rachel Woodall on -
Rachael,
Thanks for posting this. My doctor just called me this week and put me on Vitamin D. I am to take it twice a week. I was really surprised. I drink milk and try to get out in the sunshine. I couldn't believe how much I felt better after the first dose. Is there something that depletes it?
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Permalink Reply by Rachel Woodall on
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I'm on 50,000 twice a week.
rachael said:My Doc gave me a prescription for 50,000ui a week for 8 weeks to get it built up in my system and then said to do the 1000 daily.... has your doc tested your vitamin D level?
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