Vitamin D deficiency
Discussion
TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
If anything it can make IBS worse, I have never said it would help with IBS. IBS can be caused by a huge number of factors, anything from food intolerances, previous infections, poor diet, bacterial overgrowth, medications (omeprazole etc) and countless other things. If I'm looking to sort someone's IBS then there are supplements that can usually help even without looking into the cause, but the cause and diet must be investigated for the best possible outcome 
One thing is for certain, IBS is a term often used to say "you have a bowel issue and we don't know why". There is always a reason why, it's just finding it, and then solving it.
I wasn’t aware you’d made any recommendations about magnesium - I’d had it recommended to me by a number of other iBSc sufferers, specifically in relation to constipation relief. One thing is for certain, IBS is a term often used to say "you have a bowel issue and we don't know why". There is always a reason why, it's just finding it, and then solving it.
I’ve already spent months on the FODMAP diet trying to find the cause… with no i success. My Endo hasn’t really been much help - though he has sorted my Hashimotos.
I’ve got some psyllium husk powder to try next.
xyz123 said:
Thanks to the person who shared detail of NHS vitamin D. Me and OH did the test. My result is 109 and her is 80. As per the results, both are "adequate" lavel. We generally take 2000iu tablet each day. I guess continue as normal and no need for any increase? Thanks.
Both results are "fine", the 109 is pretty much spot on, I'd like the 80 a shade higher, but it's far from bad. V interesting thread. I also have a Vit D deficiency, discovered in 2018/2019 after I was invited to take part in a study looking into bone density in competitive cyclists by Dr Nicky Keay. In brief terms, a lack of vitamin D can lead to softer bones which when coupled with non-ad bearing sports, like cycling, could leave early on set osteoporosis.
They took a number of males across 20's, 30's and 40's and the upshot was that the majority had a lesser bone density than they should have. Certainly as far as cyclists are concerned, restricting food intake during certain times of the year possibly will have an impact but on the other hand, spending time outdoors you'd have thought would counteract this.
Personally, my results showed my lumber spine density was below the average for my age/height/weight etc and I am not someone who restricts their food intake. Weight naturally drops off as my training intensity increases. She recommended 3000 or 4000 per day intake for me personally which I've stuck to.
The really interesting part is that when I gave blood for the tests, I'd just spent a week in Mallorca training on the bike 4-6 hours a day.
Certainly for you middle-aged guys, its probably something to take whether your active or not. If you're a swimmer or cyclist then its pretty much nailed on you'll need it as well as some load bearing gym work or running to keep your bone density up/
They took a number of males across 20's, 30's and 40's and the upshot was that the majority had a lesser bone density than they should have. Certainly as far as cyclists are concerned, restricting food intake during certain times of the year possibly will have an impact but on the other hand, spending time outdoors you'd have thought would counteract this.
Personally, my results showed my lumber spine density was below the average for my age/height/weight etc and I am not someone who restricts their food intake. Weight naturally drops off as my training intensity increases. She recommended 3000 or 4000 per day intake for me personally which I've stuck to.
The really interesting part is that when I gave blood for the tests, I'd just spent a week in Mallorca training on the bike 4-6 hours a day.
Certainly for you middle-aged guys, its probably something to take whether your active or not. If you're a swimmer or cyclist then its pretty much nailed on you'll need it as well as some load bearing gym work or running to keep your bone density up/
I do have an issue with JUST looking at bone mineral density as a risk, QUALITY of the bone is as important, if not more important. Bone turnover urine analysis tests are often a better indicator of fracture risk (which is more important than bone density alone, because it's fracture risk you're concerned with).
Loads more other than vitamin D to help with bone..... K2 of course, potassium, magnesium, calcium, collagen (helps with bone network formation). For my patients I also try to get them to improve their balance. Reduce the risk of falls > reduce the risk of fracture, irrespective of bone mass
Loads more other than vitamin D to help with bone..... K2 of course, potassium, magnesium, calcium, collagen (helps with bone network formation). For my patients I also try to get them to improve their balance. Reduce the risk of falls > reduce the risk of fracture, irrespective of bone mass
Hi Everyone,
I been watching this thread with some interest since my wife has been told she is Vitamin D deficient.
Her levels were 20 from her bloods taken in Dec.
She has just finished a 6 week course (last Friday) of 1 tablet a week of 50k IU each and then advised to go on to 800 IU daily thereafter.
I have asked the doctors if we could have another Vit D test now she has finished the 6 week course, I'm interested in seeing where her levels are at now the 6 week course is complete.
We have been told it is too early to check vit D and the guidelines recommend retesting at 3-6 months after the course.
Interestingly, the GP has sent her for a blood test to get her calcium levels checked - which they said is necessary after the 6 week course. Had we not asked about the vit D retest I doubt very much we would have know about the getting the calcium levels checked.
Any thoughts on the above?
I been watching this thread with some interest since my wife has been told she is Vitamin D deficient.
Her levels were 20 from her bloods taken in Dec.
She has just finished a 6 week course (last Friday) of 1 tablet a week of 50k IU each and then advised to go on to 800 IU daily thereafter.
I have asked the doctors if we could have another Vit D test now she has finished the 6 week course, I'm interested in seeing where her levels are at now the 6 week course is complete.
We have been told it is too early to check vit D and the guidelines recommend retesting at 3-6 months after the course.
Interestingly, the GP has sent her for a blood test to get her calcium levels checked - which they said is necessary after the 6 week course. Had we not asked about the vit D retest I doubt very much we would have know about the getting the calcium levels checked.
Any thoughts on the above?
msport123 said:
Hi Everyone,
I been watching this thread with some interest since my wife has been told she is Vitamin D deficient.
Her levels were 20 from her bloods taken in Dec.
She has just finished a 6 week course (last Friday) of 1 tablet a week of 50k IU each and then advised to go on to 800 IU daily thereafter.
I have asked the doctors if we could have another Vit D test now she has finished the 6 week course, I'm interested in seeing where her levels are at now the 6 week course is complete.
We have been told it is too early to check vit D and the guidelines recommend retesting at 3-6 months after the course.
Interestingly, the GP has sent her for a blood test to get her calcium levels checked - which they said is necessary after the 6 week course. Had we not asked about the vit D retest I doubt very much we would have know about the getting the calcium levels checked.
Any thoughts on the above?
I've spoken to 3 different doctors about retesting after going on a high dosage course and they all said it wasn't common practice.I ended up paying for it myself for my own piece of mindI been watching this thread with some interest since my wife has been told she is Vitamin D deficient.
Her levels were 20 from her bloods taken in Dec.
She has just finished a 6 week course (last Friday) of 1 tablet a week of 50k IU each and then advised to go on to 800 IU daily thereafter.
I have asked the doctors if we could have another Vit D test now she has finished the 6 week course, I'm interested in seeing where her levels are at now the 6 week course is complete.
We have been told it is too early to check vit D and the guidelines recommend retesting at 3-6 months after the course.
Interestingly, the GP has sent her for a blood test to get her calcium levels checked - which they said is necessary after the 6 week course. Had we not asked about the vit D retest I doubt very much we would have know about the getting the calcium levels checked.
Any thoughts on the above?
V8covin said:
I've spoken to 3 different doctors about retesting after going on a high dosage course and they all said it wasn't common practice.I ended up paying for it myself for my own piece of mind
Thanks for the reply. I wish I had access to 3 different doctors! I guess I can see why it isn't common practice as it does cost and levels are likely to be fine after such a bit hit. Makes sense to wait for the 3-6 months on any new dosage and see where you are at and take it from there. I guess I'm intrigued like yourself as to where levels are after the intense course, she was tested at 20 and I'm wondering how high she now is. I'll be getting the private test done to see.
800 IU per day for her medication afterwards sounds crazy low from what I have ready on here. I was thinking more like 4-5k per day and then retest in month 6.
V8covin said:
I've spoken to 3 different doctors about retesting after going on a high dosage course and they all said it wasn't common practice.I ended up paying for it myself for my own piece of mind
Thanks for the reply. I wish I had access to 3 different doctors! I guess I can see why it isn't common practice as it does cost and levels are likely to be fine after such a bit hit. Makes sense to wait for the 3-6 months on any new dosage and see where you are at and take it from there. I guess I'm intrigued like yourself as to where levels are after the intense course, she was tested at 20 and I'm wondering how high she now is. I'll be getting the private test done to see.
800 IU per day for her medication afterwards sounds crazy low from what I have ready on here. I was thinking more like 4-5k per day and then retest in month 6.
msport123 said:
Thanks for the reply - any idea why the calcium test?
Vitamin D is heavily involved in calcium absorption.It's not THAT great a test though, the body needs a fairly stable blood level, if blood calcium drops our body will draw it from the bone. There has to be a fairly significant issue to cause a change in blood levels in terms of calcium absorption, however, issues with the parathyroid glands can cause blood level issues quite readily.
I've been supplementing 5000IU/day for years, plus love sitting in the sun and (usually) three or four sunny holidays every year (covid put a bit of dent in that, but Menorca last September and Lanzarote last month I'm getting back on track )
)VitaminDBloodService@nhs.net said:
We have received your Vitamin D blood spot sample in our laboratory. You will receive your result within 5-10 working days...
Hope to get result next week.Seems a mod is removing many of my replies on this thread, although I'm not sure why. They first removed the one which said "if you're a particularly chunky......"
Which is not saying you are, it's saying "IF you're a little overweight your levels won't be as high".
I can't reply to the mods email so I'd like an explanation as to why many posts are being removed.
Which is not saying you are, it's saying "IF you're a little overweight your levels won't be as high".
I can't reply to the mods email so I'd like an explanation as to why many posts are being removed.
msport123 said:
LordGrover said:
If you don't mind me asking, we're you originally deficient?Great result btw, I'm thinking of getting my wife on to 5k a day tablets. Which ones did you use? Any recommendations from anyone?
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