tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690850457652849477.post682694007213723084..comments2024-03-19T09:10:47.280-07:00Comments on Reasonably Well: D-lightful Vitamin DJulia Oleinikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04857783768340014545noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690850457652849477.post-62515728982288248312014-04-20T19:17:18.108-07:002014-04-20T19:17:18.108-07:00When Sjogren's started with me, I had just inc...When Sjogren's started with me, I had just increased my D intake as per my Family doctor. I noticed the day after taking the D, I was worse, so I immediately stopped it. Within a few days things settled. I have not take any since then, about one year, my D level has dropped below 20 so far, but my dryness did not get worse! I am at least the same as I was one year ago. Had I continued the Vit D, I would be in big trouble now. I have heard of that theraphy, Marshalls protocol, but they take too many pills, so not getting involved with that at this time as long as things don't get worse. More info is coming out every day in Pubmed that Vit D up to the point of around 20 is OK, but higher can cause problems. Pushing higher D levels is the idea of supplement companies trying to make more money, even though they are making our health worse, like they care!!!John Canosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690850457652849477.post-19320470913105462252013-10-13T07:11:00.447-07:002013-10-13T07:11:00.447-07:00I was diagnosed with Sjogrens earlier this year, t...I was diagnosed with Sjogrens earlier this year, the dryness just came on all of a sudden, within a few weeks I was very dry! I was taking D3 almost daily, 5000 iu. When they tested me I was 37. I am hearing now that maybe D is not too good for you. I know 2 people that did a protocol that used drugs to lower 1,25 D levels and got better, they had lupus and sceleroderma, both even worse than this. It was called the Marshall Protocol. I am very much thinking about trying that since my Rheumy does nothing for me other than Salagen, which helps for one about 2 hours at a time. :(Liznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690850457652849477.post-44668016367449203112013-05-03T05:45:16.861-07:002013-05-03T05:45:16.861-07:00I do already eat quite a bit of foods with Vit D, ...I do already eat quite a bit of foods with Vit D, and since I live in the "Sunny South", there is plenty of sun exposure--whether it is wanted or not! AND I do go for walks outside on my breaks each day. I am an "outdoorsy type" and am really trying to figure out how much I will need to limit sun exposure now. <br /><br />However, I DID receive a letter in the mail from my "rheumy doc", advising me to add 1000 iu daily to ensure that my levels remain in the normal range. It further advised that "your body is unable to absorb calcium without it. Vitamin D deficiency can result in poor bone health". <br /><br />It is nice, after 13 years of a doctor who didn't care, to have one who follows up on his labs between visits! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874664435861703017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690850457652849477.post-11097876613631119282013-05-02T10:29:58.588-07:002013-05-02T10:29:58.588-07:00Hi Candace,
I'm wondering if a better solutio...Hi Candace,<br /><br />I'm wondering if a better solution would be to increase your intake of foods that are fortified with vitamin D; such as some dairy products, and make an effort to be outdoors to catch some natural D in the sunshine until you see your doctor. Your question - "can it HURT to add Vit D?" is a good one. I'll be doing a bit of research on that one. Julia Oleinikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04857783768340014545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690850457652849477.post-18019817695998689232013-05-01T04:13:26.906-07:002013-05-01T04:13:26.906-07:00My Vit D level was tested last week as part of my ...My Vit D level was tested last week as part of my labs. It was 31.8, where normal is 30-100. Since it is not technically deficient, should I add a Vit D daily until I see my doctor? My next appointment with "regular" doctor is 2 weeks from now, and I don't see my rheumy doc until July! Can it HURT to add the Vit D?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874664435861703017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690850457652849477.post-10238303653376464602011-12-08T06:37:20.594-08:002011-12-08T06:37:20.594-08:00Thanks for this important post.
I have a vitamin ...Thanks for this important post.<br /><br />I have a vitamin D insufficiency (and sjogren's), and my doctor told me a while ago that I needed to take 2,000iu of vitamin D3 each day. But recently I've read that people with insufficient amounts should really be taking 5,000iu. So I'm confused!Daisynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690850457652849477.post-75201356894896867262008-06-02T15:38:00.000-07:002008-06-02T15:38:00.000-07:00Doc Gurley,Thanks for the comment and clarificatio...Doc Gurley,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the comment and clarifications! Great suggestions.<BR/><BR/>Get those vitamin D levels checked, people!<BR/><BR/>JuliaJulia Oleinikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04857783768340014545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-690850457652849477.post-90343903732710959022008-06-02T15:03:00.000-07:002008-06-02T15:03:00.000-07:00Great article and excellent information! There is ...Great article and excellent information! There is a lot of controversy about the right dose of vitamin D, even within "expert" groups, with many people calling for higher doses. What seems to ALWAYS get lost in these debates is that you can get your vitamin D level checked with a simple blood test - and then take the right amount for you! Most people's lowest vitamin D is in May - after a winter or relative darkness. If you want to make sure your vitamin D level is always good, get one now and see how you're doing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com