Posted by natrfrk on March 7, 2007, at 23:42:26
In reply to Re: Vitamin D deficiency » natrfrk, posted by Larry Hoover on March 7, 2007, at 21:47:29
Thank you for the information.
I was tested for anemia, Vit D deficiency, Vitamin B12 deficiency, and hypothyroid, (but not hyperparathyroidism).
I have not personally seen my test results yet, they were sent to the wrong address, but I should receive them any day.
I spoke to the nurse over the phone. She told me, I am not anemic. My B12 was 356, should have been at least 600. Suggested over the counter supplementation and no specific dosage. She said my TSH was within normal range. And said I am severly Vit D deficient. She did not give me that number and when I called back to ask for it, she was really busy, but said I'd get my test results in the mail any day.
So, as far as hyperparathyroidism, I don't think so, they didn't say anything about that. What test determines that?
I don't know if they even know my blood calcium levels, that is why I was concerned about taking calcium if I take the Vit D at 50000IU.
I went to the doctor with a huge list of symptoms, that mostly pointed to hypothyroid, but that test came back normal.... My biggest complaint though, was my teeth were starting to "melt". They were shrinking and changing shape and becoming very pointed.
They are returning to normal now. But I know I need to get started on that Vit D supplement. I was just concerned about that dosage. I wish it was broken down into daily dosage.
Can you tell me how the body uses that much when it is taken all at once like that? What about the fact that it won't get any more for a week each time?
I would like to post back with my results when I get them. I am curious if anyone can tell me just how long I must have been deficient to get my levels as low as they went on to me over the phone. I am curious too, how do I know the extent of the damage caused thus far? Since my teeth were demineralizing, I am concerned about my bones. No bone density tests have been done or suggested.
Thanks again for helping me understand...
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