I've been diagnosed with slightly low vitamin d deficiency. when I take the low strength tablet about 10ug or 400iu I actually feel less depressed but the only problem is that after a period of time I start to get blood in my stool and a bad cough. is this my body getting used to it? should I persevere or should I stop taking the tablets and look for another method of obtaining vitamin d like cod liver oil?
strangely when I stop taking the tablets my symptoms (cough and blood on toilet paper) disappear but I feel depressed again.
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Daddyjack28
8 March 2015
I started taking vit d2 (ergocal) 1.25 mg as prescribed by my primary care doc a few weeks ago. (I didn't realize how cruddy low vit D could make you feel..after she told me... that explained a lot haha) Anyway, she had me take one once a week for 4 weeks than one once a month. I've noticed no blood in the stool. I've had a dry cough recently BUT I also have mod - severe copd BUT I also take a lot of opiads every day for something else which usually prevents me from coughing. So I don't know. I'd say that I've only experienced positives from the vit D. I would talk to the doc about it if I were you. But I always mention anything that's different to my doc (she's pretty awesome... I'm lucky) Blood in the stool would freak me out; doesn't seem like that's ever a good thing but, hey... maybe it's nothing! Best to find out. Best wishes!!! ( I bet it's you're fine!!! :) Jack
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saujohn1234
8 March 2015
I'm going to give the drops or spray a go as they are absorbed into the blood and saliva before they get to the stomach. Doc doesn't seem too concerned but then again it's the NHS who are severely short staffed so u never know.
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SHEsevEN4
5 March 2015
I take 2000 iu, that I've never had, see your Doctor and get this checked out ASAP something is wrong, find out.
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Stephen Treloar
5 March 2015
1000 IU (25mcg) after 6 months my Vitamin D levels are back into the normal range. I separate the before food, with food, clear fluid meds; and down the hatch. No side effects from vitamin D except my body won't stop dumping Calcium.
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marad
7 March 2015
Vitamin D do you take it with food?, before food?, or after food?
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saujohn1234
7 March 2015
With a plate of all bran flakes usually.
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Stephen Treloar
8 March 2015
With food or directly after (as per instructions).
I doubt very much this is related to the vitamin, unless you're taking far too much of it.
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balbanese
4 March 2015
See this from our site:
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of vitamin D can cause serious or life-threatening side effects.
Overdose symptoms may include headache, weakness, drowsiness, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, constipation, muscle or bone pain, metallic taste in the mouth, weight loss, itchy skin, changes in heart rate, loss of interest in sex, confusion, unusual thoughts or behavior, feeling unusually hot, severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, or fainting.
What should I avoid while taking ergocalciferol?
Do not take other vitamin or mineral supplements unless your doctor has told you to.
Avoid using calcium supplements or antacids without your doctor's advice. Use only the specific type of supplement or antacid your doctor recommends.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
thinking problems, changes in behavior, feeling irritable; urinating more than usual; chest pain, feeling short of breath; or early signs of vitamin D overdose (weakness, metallic taste in your mouth, weight loss, muscle or bone pain, constipation, nausea, and vomiting). This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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saujohn1234
5 March 2015
I'm definitely not overdosing. Using the lowest strength pills u can buy 1 a day in the morning.
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kaismama
4 March 2015
Blood from your rectum and a bad cough have nothing to do with taking vit d.
