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Posted 11/27/2011 11:01 AM (GMT -5)
Hi All,

I've read all the scientific study stuff on the benefits of Vit D and what it's supposed to do for you. But I'm curious to read of your personal experiences with it...like what differences did you notice when you started taking it?

I'm finding that I have been going into somewhat of a depressive slump mid to late afternoons since the fall time change. It only lasts a couple of hours, but it's annoying and I feel hopeless during those hours.

My D levels were on the high side of normal when I tested this past summer. But then, I got a lot of sun time and was taking D previously as well. I think I may have used up my reserves since then. I'm thinking of going back on the D (which I stopped taking last May).

I was taking the B3 drops that taste like Elmer's glue (don't ask) and I see my bottle has expired. Anyway, what has been your experience taking the D? More energy? Lighter spirits? Better bowel habits? Less cramps? Anything?
Posted 11/27/2011 11:04 AM (GMT -5)
I have fibromyalgia along with my Crohns and the first thing I noticed was that the foot pain and some of other related pain I had had for longtime was better. I also have noticed I get fewer colds etc while I am on it. I work in an office all day so do not get enough sunlight, so another benefit to add the vitamin d3 to my regimen. Good luck!
Posted 11/27/2011 11:29 AM (GMT -5)
I've been on high dose of Vitamin D since 2003. For several years I was on 100,000 IU once a week, then it was reduced to 50,000 IU once a week and now just 50,000 IU every other week. It was first scripted to build me up before starting Forteo for osteoporosis. I can't "do" calcium.

I can't say that I noticed any benefits at any of these dosages but its not that expensive and could be enhancing or enabling my other meds, etc. so I stay on it as scripted by my endocrinologist.

For some reason or other vitamin D level was considered important before starting Forteo and whilst taking Forteo. And, of course, they recommend taking vitamin D w/the bisphosphonates for osteoporosis anyway.
Posted 11/27/2011 11:38 AM (GMT -5)
I was depressed, tired and would cry at the drop of a hat and when I was tested for Vitamin D deficiency. My vitamin D was under 20 so I was put on 50,000 D3 per week and after one week, all those symptoms went away plus, my Crohn's symptoms were much better also. After my levels got to an appropriate level, I was told to only take 1000 U a day but after a few months, I found that slowly my symptoms were returning. I recently had bone surgery for what my Dr. believes is Prednisone (steroid) induced AVN so I have upped my D3 to 5000 per day and I feel great again. I am going to get tested in a few weeks so we will see where I am at but hope to get between 60-70 to help my bones heal after this surgery.
Good Luck!
Posted 11/27/2011 11:40 AM (GMT -5)
For me over the last few years that I started Vita-D: I don't get the sore throats and colds I used to get. I am amazed. I always got 2-3 sore throats, colds, respiratory types of things. Hasn't happened in the last Oh maybe 3 years I think I have been taking Vita D. Sometimes I felt like I was getting sick but in a day I felt better.

I have not enjoyed better mood or improved CD with the vitamin as far as I can tell. I do turn on more lights in the winter now at home and I "think" that helps my mood a little bit.
Posted 11/27/2011 12:01 PM (GMT -5)
My vit D level was 25, low side of normal at beginning of September so I started taking 6000 IU of it a day. Had blood tested again for vit D levels this month and no movement at all, not even a time change. So cannot say what benefits I get from it but just hope that my level rises soon as otherwise not sure what else to do as UK is not known for it's sunshine rate. :)
Posted 11/28/2011 12:22 AM (GMT -5)
i haven't really noticed anything.
Posted 11/28/2011 2:50 AM (GMT -5)
Just finished a course prescribed by my specialist and it really helped me. Much more energy and less cramp :)
Posted 11/28/2011 8:18 AM (GMT -5)
I never noticed any difference. I have been on massive amounts for more than 10 years. Started at 50,000iu 1X week, after a few years my D level was still dropping, so I increase to 10,000iu 1x a day plus the weekly. I have finally gotten my D to the just over the top limit, so my doctor wants me to stop taking it for a couple of months and we will retest. I guess I will find out in the next few months if it has been helping anything that I wasn't aware of.
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