Vitamin D reduces chronic pain...

I would encourage ANYONE with chronic illness, especially Lyme disease, who is considering taking vitamin D supplements to read up on the Marshall Protocol. Living in New England where there is little sunlight through the long winter months, and having Lyme, have contributed to my vitamin D deficiency. I used to take supplements until my mother (who is a scientist) discovered the Marshall Protocol and told me to stop. This is obviously another controversial opinion, wherein folks tend to feel strongly either for or against...but please read on and make an informed decision:

http://www.lymebook.com/marshall-protocol
(If you don't want to read the whole thing, the section on vitamin D begins a little less than half-way down)

Rachel

In my very humble opinion, the Marshall Protocol should only be considered if one has a high Vitamin D 1,25 blood level (this is not the same as the Vitamin D 25 level), as this is where it is designed to work best.  The Marshall Protocol addresses an issue with Vitamin D processing/metabolism that not everyone with Lyme/coinfections has in my opinion (based on reading how the Marshall Protocol works).

I'm not against the MP, I just want people to be careful that they consider all sides of the issue before jumping into it.  Take care,

 

Absolutely - the more information people know, the best decisions they can make for themselves. I just think the information I read about vitamin D is fascinating, particularly about how it acts similar to a steroid, and differently from other vitamins. Good info...

I just received a vitamin D3 injection because I am very deficient.  I feel better than I have in over a year.  I have RA (which my LLmd thinks was undiagnosed lyme disease over 20 years ago).  My pain, mood and energy have been significantly improved.  I am beginning supplementation with 5000 IU's twice/day.  Thanks Razzle for the D3 links.  I am so angry at my other doctors for not being current on this topic.