...because you all seem to care about it:
October 2009
Me - 34
Jackson - 27
Regimen: Me: 10,000 IUs per day MOST days (5-6 days per week) + 2 days tanning bed
Jackson: 4,000 IUs per day+ 50,000 IU once per week
January 2010
Me - 83
Jackson - 123
Plan: Me: Skip a few more days per week, so 10,000 IUs 2-3 days per week (will ramp down further in summer perhaps?)
Jackson: 2,000 IUs per day (Does this seem too low? Thought it would be ok since his # went high & srping is coming.)
Vitamin D3 update
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Vitamin D3 update
Kimberley
MC diagnosed 2004
Suspected Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis...??
Meds/Supplements: Probiotics, Prenatal Vitamins, Vitamin D3.
MC diagnosed 2004
Suspected Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis...??
Meds/Supplements: Probiotics, Prenatal Vitamins, Vitamin D3.
Hi Kimberley,
The only thing that I can see wrong, is that Jackson's initial average daily dose was higher than yours, and yours was pretty high. Based on body weight, he was taking a pretty stiff dose, so it's no wonder that his 25(OH)D level was so high. He was averaging over 11,000 IU per day, initially, while you were averaging 7,000 - 9,000 IU per day.
Jacson's adjusted rate might be a bit low, but I agree that it might be a good idea to hold it there for a while, to allow his blood level to come down a bit, before boosting it again. If he starts getting a lot of sun in a couple of months, it might not be necessary to increase his dose again.
I believe that Dr. Cannell mentioned that 200 is considered to be a toxic level, so you're both a long way from that, but it's probably not a good idea to have a level over 100, as a general rule.
That's pretty impressive - he gained 96 points in about 4 months.
Tex
The only thing that I can see wrong, is that Jackson's initial average daily dose was higher than yours, and yours was pretty high. Based on body weight, he was taking a pretty stiff dose, so it's no wonder that his 25(OH)D level was so high. He was averaging over 11,000 IU per day, initially, while you were averaging 7,000 - 9,000 IU per day.
Jacson's adjusted rate might be a bit low, but I agree that it might be a good idea to hold it there for a while, to allow his blood level to come down a bit, before boosting it again. If he starts getting a lot of sun in a couple of months, it might not be necessary to increase his dose again.
I believe that Dr. Cannell mentioned that 200 is considered to be a toxic level, so you're both a long way from that, but it's probably not a good idea to have a level over 100, as a general rule.That's pretty impressive - he gained 96 points in about 4 months.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
That is stunning. Well done on getting to such good levels.
Note you are using a tanning bed. Around here they are talking about outlawing them. Supposedly several confirmed cases of people dying from melanomas caused by them. Though I don't know how they PROVE that.
At any rate, take care with that.
Lyn
Note you are using a tanning bed. Around here they are talking about outlawing them. Supposedly several confirmed cases of people dying from melanomas caused by them. Though I don't know how they PROVE that.
At any rate, take care with that.
Lyn
Now that Lyn mentions it, I had the same concern about the tanning bed. Those things make me very nervous.
Tex
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
I know that many hold that view on tanning beds. I spent a lot of time thinking about it and researching them, and ultimately, I feel safe going 1x/week. I think I said 2 in my first post, but I've knocked it down to 1 with my recent D3 results. Mercola (who you may or may not agree with on a regular basis) recommends them, and as long as there are UVB rays present, I feel its just concentrated sunlight.
But certainly I understand the concern & the hype. I went a few times in the mid-90s & not again until now because I truly think it's ok in moderation -- like the sun. I know many will disagree. I have always felt better in the sun, and as one who struggles with depression, it helps me immensely in that area. And, those little sun lamps do not. Just like the sun, everything in moderation. I find it ludicrous that they would be banned. In excess, just about anything can cause death. Wonder if they'll try to ban the sun, too? :)
J's dose was so high because he was below even the wimpy 'standards' for normal, so his pediatrician suggested the 50K IU boost each week. We expected it to be a very short-term solution, and it looks like it worked. Now, I'll keep the 50K pills around in case of illness. I agree, Tex, that I don't want to be over 100...80-90s is where I'll strive to keep us.
But certainly I understand the concern & the hype. I went a few times in the mid-90s & not again until now because I truly think it's ok in moderation -- like the sun. I know many will disagree. I have always felt better in the sun, and as one who struggles with depression, it helps me immensely in that area. And, those little sun lamps do not. Just like the sun, everything in moderation. I find it ludicrous that they would be banned. In excess, just about anything can cause death. Wonder if they'll try to ban the sun, too? :)
J's dose was so high because he was below even the wimpy 'standards' for normal, so his pediatrician suggested the 50K IU boost each week. We expected it to be a very short-term solution, and it looks like it worked. Now, I'll keep the 50K pills around in case of illness. I agree, Tex, that I don't want to be over 100...80-90s is where I'll strive to keep us.
Kimberley
MC diagnosed 2004
Suspected Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis...??
Meds/Supplements: Probiotics, Prenatal Vitamins, Vitamin D3.
MC diagnosed 2004
Suspected Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis...??
Meds/Supplements: Probiotics, Prenatal Vitamins, Vitamin D3.
Great news, Kim! Impressive! I would agree with keeping the values between 90-100.
There is a bill in our legislature that would require teens to have parental permission before using a tanning bed, but no talk of banning tanning beds. Let's see, if I had to pick something to ban, it would be.............. cell phones in cars!
Love,
Polly
There is a bill in our legislature that would require teens to have parental permission before using a tanning bed, but no talk of banning tanning beds. Let's see, if I had to pick something to ban, it would be.............. cell phones in cars!
Love,
Polly
Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves, for they shall never cease to be amused.
Thanks, Polly! Appreciate your input. How's that knee???
Agree with parental permission before tanning bed...I'd like requirements for permission on just about everything ;)
Agree with parental permission before tanning bed...I'd like requirements for permission on just about everything ;)
Kimberley
MC diagnosed 2004
Suspected Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis...??
Meds/Supplements: Probiotics, Prenatal Vitamins, Vitamin D3.
MC diagnosed 2004
Suspected Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis...??
Meds/Supplements: Probiotics, Prenatal Vitamins, Vitamin D3.
Dear Kim
That sound like good progress.
My new Doc just called to say my Vit D was low at 44.3 even though I have been taken 2000 IU D3 supplement since mid Jan. I think she thinks it is relevant to my MC and Osteoporisis and I would agree with that. Seems like I should try and treble the dose??
All best, Ant
That sound like good progress.
My new Doc just called to say my Vit D was low at 44.3 even though I have been taken 2000 IU D3 supplement since mid Jan. I think she thinks it is relevant to my MC and Osteoporisis and I would agree with that. Seems like I should try and treble the dose??
All best, Ant
Hi Ant,
Treble is good, I think. I've been taking 6000 IUs per day this winter and have had no colds or flu so far, even though I've been exposed. Some time ago I tried to find out how much vitamin D the body actually uses daily, and the figure I came up with was 5000 IUs per day. If this is true, then it's no wonder that the small doses are relatively ineffective.
Hi Kim,
Knee is coming along, thanks for asking. No cane and finally doing steps normally. I joined a health club recently and am now using treadmill and weights. I started very low on the leg wts. and am gradually increasing them. I am walking for 30 min. at about 2 to 2 and1/5 mph. I am also finding that stretches for quads/hamstrings/calfs are absolutely necessary on a regular basis. Some days the knee feels fine, but other days it "clicks" and is a little sore on the medial side. Do you think this is to be expected? (It has been over 3 mo. now since surgery). At least I am no longer hobbling, so the back/neck muscle aches are gone. Any more advice for me? You know, you have so helpful to me with your concern and advice - don't know if I ever thanked you properly.
Love,
Polly
Treble is good, I think. I've been taking 6000 IUs per day this winter and have had no colds or flu so far, even though I've been exposed. Some time ago I tried to find out how much vitamin D the body actually uses daily, and the figure I came up with was 5000 IUs per day. If this is true, then it's no wonder that the small doses are relatively ineffective.
Hi Kim,
Knee is coming along, thanks for asking. No cane and finally doing steps normally. I joined a health club recently and am now using treadmill and weights. I started very low on the leg wts. and am gradually increasing them. I am walking for 30 min. at about 2 to 2 and1/5 mph. I am also finding that stretches for quads/hamstrings/calfs are absolutely necessary on a regular basis. Some days the knee feels fine, but other days it "clicks" and is a little sore on the medial side. Do you think this is to be expected? (It has been over 3 mo. now since surgery). At least I am no longer hobbling, so the back/neck muscle aches are gone. Any more advice for me? You know, you have so helpful to me with your concern and advice - don't know if I ever thanked you properly.
Love,
Polly
Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves, for they shall never cease to be amused.
Hi Polly,
I'm not Kimberley, obviously, so I hope you'll forgive me for butting in, but that clicking doesn't sound good to me. I hope that Kimberley has a more optimistic opinion of it.
Love,
Tex
I'm not Kimberley, obviously, so I hope you'll forgive me for butting in, but that clicking doesn't sound good to me. I hope that Kimberley has a more optimistic opinion of it.
Love,
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.