Vitamin D Deficiency

[tiggerblue10]

Following a rheumatology appointment last week I was sent for a blood test and the result was that I have a severe vitamin D deficiency. I do suffer a lot of the symptoms associated with lack of vit D.

The consultant has asked for me to be prescribed 60,000 iu Colecalciferol per week for 8-12 weeks and then 1000-2000 maintenance after that.

I've checked which foods naturally contain vit D and I do eat most of them regularly so what other reasons would there be for the deficiency?

[tiggerblue10]

Hopefully your levels are back to normal now Rockrose.

[ummmm]

It all gets very confusing what helps absorb what.

[tiggerblue10]

I agree Ummmm, it really is confusing.

Once my levels have normalised I'll start taking a multi-vit with both.

[tiggerblue10]

Just googled and found this:

Calcium and vitamin D work together to protect your bones—calcium helps build and maintain bones, while vitamin D helps your body effectively absorb calcium. So even if you're taking in enough calcium, it could be going to waste if you're deficient in vitamin D.