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jenj1Dietary Supplementation - My Dr just did blood work and said I wasn't low on vitamin D, my?
... appointment is next friday and I just want to know what I should expect from starting the supplement... will I start feeling any better? He just said start taking 2000iu per day, until my appt
Posted 8 Mar 2012 • 0 answers • 
ra.donaldErgocalciferol - Is it safe to open the 50,000IU caps to ingest?
What's the safest way? I haven't started taking them, I'm on one a week. I have incredible trouble swallowing pills, please help.
Posted 30 Jan 2012 • 1 answer •
I Was told I was low in vitamin D and read that vitamin D3 is the vitamin to take. It's all confusi?
I Was told I was low in vitamin D and read that vitamin D3 is the vitamin to take. It's all confusing to me. I am a 69 year old female with severe Crohns Disease, anemia (just had two more blood ...
Posted 21 Oct 2011 • 1 answer •
Cholecalciferol - I have been prescribed colecalciferol 20000 units twice daily, is this too high a?
... dosage?
Posted 23 Sep 2011 • 1 answer • 1 star
canduuWhy do my feet hurt so bad?
About 9 month's ago my feet swelled up like football,s It took a month,but still in lot pain?Had heart attack in 2006 they unpluged vain's in or on my heart. Taking Hydrochlorot for heart. ...
Posted 6 Apr 2011 • 2 answers •
Can you drive whilst taking ergocalciferol?
it has a high dosage of ethinol and i drive as a main job and would not like to be breathalised whilst taking the medication
Posted 28 Mar 2011 • 1 answer •
bcindyfreeFatigue - What is causing me to sleep so much and what can I do ?
I have a vitamin D defiency and iron defiecent anemia. I am sleeping 10-12 hours a night. What is causing me to sleep this much? What can I do to get back to 8 hours a night. I am missing time by not ...
Posted 20 Mar 2011 • 3 answers • 1 star
Calcitriol?
My doctor prescribed Calcitriol capsules @ 6 weeks ago for softening of my bones due to Vitamin D deficiency. Since my kidney function is around 35%, I am assuming this is the cause of the bone ...
Posted 5 Feb 2011 • 2 answers •
Vitamin D3 do you die if not supplemented?
Hi, Researching the low levels of this Vitamin, I am low (9) I do not want to take 50,000 iu every week for 3 months. I have a lot of problems with drugs/vitamins, just want to know if one does not ...
Posted 19 Jan 2011 • 1 answer •
I have a 5 month old taking 4ml of calcitriol 3 times a day because he has a rare case of rickets?
My son has a rare case of vitamin d resistant rickets and has been on calcitriol and calcium carbonate for almost 2 months now. It seems as though these meds have suppressed his appetite and therefor ...
Posted 17 Jan 2011 • 3 answers • 1 star
BionicMike
Vitamin D Deficiency - Is there any helpful info for the newly diagnosed?
I have a serious combination of illnesses and conditions. The less trial and error I go through, the less complicated and stressful my life may be. Please let me know if there is anything. I heard ...
Posted 10 Jan 2011 • 2 answers •
My doctor doesn't want me to take Forteo, are his reasons valid?
My parathyroid hormone is 74, the normal range is12-88. My doctor thinks it is too high to take Forteo. My vitamin d level used to be <7 and the parathyroid hormone was extremely high but because ...
Posted 16 Dec 2010 • 1 answer •
How long does it take maca to help with energy and sex drive,im on one from international health?
im also on xanax,wellbutrin sr tapering off prozac,memest.compounded testerrone creame, progestrone cream,vitamin d3,vitamin complex,ibprohin,and i started primal defense probitic today..i need some ...
Posted 14 Dec 2010 • 1 answer •
What side effects happen at each dose of 50,000 units of vitamin D?
I took my first dose of 50,000 units of vitamin (D2) this past Friday night. I was prescribed 50,000 units once a week for 12 weeks. I experience adrenalin rush symptoms along with alittle shakiness ...
Posted 24 Nov 2010 • 2 answers • 1 star
Vitamin D3 - are liquids better than tablets?
My Dermatologist had me get Carlson's Liquid Vit D3 which may help my hair loss, hopefully other problems too, weak, tired etc. my level was 13. Are the Liquids better? Thanks, Nancy
Posted 14 Nov 2010 • 1 answer •
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Related Condition Support Groups
Rickets, Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency
Related Drug Support Groups
Vitamin D, Vitamin D3, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol, Drisdol, Delta D3, Calciferol, Calcidol, D2000, D400, D3-50, D 1000 IU, D3-5