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I started my daycare at the beginning of the year and have noticed progressive weakness, fatigue and muscle pain among some other symptoms. I started thinking it could just be the career and change from a desk job to a physically demanding job. After several lab tests, we have found I am severely vitamin d deficient. I'm waiting to hear back from the doc on what our course of treatment is going to be but was wondering if any other providers have been through this. If so, any advice? How long did it take to feel somewhat normal again given the demands if this career?
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YES!!!! Last year I went to the doc and complained of extreme fatigue, mental fogginess, etc. I was constantly getting sick. It was awful.
The only thing they found was that I was severely vit D deficient. They started me on supplements and I noticed a difference within a few days of taking it. That said, the Dr. only called for 1,000 iu's of the supplement and I accidentally picked up the 2000 iu bottle. But, I've read that there is a huge problem with the research on vit d deficiency and that we may actually need more than what's currently suggested - especially those of us in the frozen north. I try to eat more foods rich in vit D (tuna, salmon, cheese, eggs) and I rarely use sun screen when out (I will when I plan on being out for extended periods, but on a day to day basis, I don't) I do wear a hat to shade my face. I also use weight training to increase my muscle mass/bone density as vit d deficiency is linked to brittle bones.
As for making time, I always make time for me. I'm not one to brag about never using a sick day or how I haven't gone to the doctor in years, etc. If I'm not feeling my best, I can't be my best, KWIM?
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Me! And b12. My Dr recommended the 2000 iu's for D and the sublingual drops for the b12. You can pick them up anywhere for cheap. I noticed a difference within just a few days.Comment
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Here, too. Which is funny because we are always outside. But, I guess your body doesn't make it as well when you're older.
I take 2000 IU's per day. I was up to 8000 for a short time, just to bump it up. Mine was actually self-diagnosed, but I did confirm it with a lab test.
In my case, bumping it up to 8000 IU's netted almost immediate results. I call them my "magic pills". When I forget for a few days or a week (like when we were moving and settling in), I started feeling like crud again. I also sleep WAY better and wake up refreshed now. When I don't take it, I ache a lot and can never, ever lay in bed for a few minutes, which really makes cuddling with DH on Sunday mornings impossible.
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I was anemic even as an infant, which followed me into adulthood.
If I don't take my supplements, I get extremely exhausted and just struggle to function.
I find it weird since I eat a balanced diet, exercise, am at the correct weight, and get outside daily...my doctor chalks it up to genetics. :confused:Comment
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I've never been diagnosed but reading this thread makes me wonder! I'm always exhausted, and sore and have never known why. Maybe That's my problem! I'm never outside unless it's with the kiddos and I stand in the shade.... HmmmComment
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I have always been anemic....genetic thing...but my dr makes me take a B12 shot monthly...she says my body doesn't do what it is supposed to with a pill??? Vitamin-pills make me sick so I take a cup of Kefer and mix with fruit/7-up/frozen yogurt, etc (whatever I choose for the day) and drink a smoothie each day. It is a probiotic drink and it makes a huge difference for the positive when it comes to energy.
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I am. I take 10000 iu once a week. Easier for me to remember. I take a prescription gel cap because it doesn't upset my stomach. My insurance pays for it. I've been taking it for a year and am finally bumped back within normal range.Comment
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I did a little research of my own, and it seems the numbers doctors say are in the normal range are a little low. So, you can go get a blood test and see where you're at, or, you can just take 4000 IU's for a week, and see if you feel better. Once your level is where it should be (presumably when you feel better is a good gauge), you can go down to 2000 IU's.
There doesn't seem to be any danger in taking too much Vitamin D, although you should certainly do your own research (this is my not-a-doctor-disclaimer). If in doubt, call and check with your doctor.
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Thank you all, I was really beginning to doubt this was the career for me as I thought that was maybe causing my symptoms, but hopefully I can get my levels bumped back up to normal range and start feeling better soon. I heard back from the doctor and she wants me to take 10,000 IU daily and recheck levels in three months. Funny thing is that I get outside even more than now in my old career, so it makes me wonder how low my levels maybe actually were and how long the symptoms have been going on before I really started to notice them.Comment
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I think that since it isn't gonna hurt me to just take the supplement, I'm just going to and see how I feel. I hate the doctorI did a little research of my own, and it seems the numbers doctors say are in the normal range are a little low. So, you can go get a blood test and see where you're at, or, you can just take 4000 IU's for a week, and see if you feel better. Once your level is where it should be (presumably when you feel better is a good gauge), you can go down to 2000 IU's.
There doesn't seem to be any danger in taking too much Vitamin D, although you should certainly do your own research (this is my not-a-doctor-disclaimer). If in doubt, call and check with your doctor.
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My doctor said that because I live in WI I need to take Vitamin D year-round because we don't get enough sun here, even in summer. Someone told me their doctor said that even if she sunbathed naked every minute the sun was up in the winter she still wouldn't get enough sunlight.Comment
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4,000 IU? Guess I'd better bump my intake up. I actually started taking more because I was told it would help prevent PMS "insta-b*tch".
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