Vitamin D really low

[Jenny41]

Hi All,

Two days before my hospital stay my PCP checked my vitamin D level and it was 5.9. The normal value is 30-100. I bought the chewables and started taking them each day. Funny thing is my PCP office has not contacted me regarding this yet. I checked the results online.

 

[LilRocker]

My that is very low. My level was 21 and my PCP put me on prescription Vit D 50,000 iu one time a week. I've been on that prescription for several months and my level has increased into normal (but still low 30s) range. You should definitely get in touch with your dr on this.

 

[skywench]

Mine was 11 last month. I think part of the problem with many people having low Vitamin D is the winter months. The sun on our skin is a natural supplier of Vit D and most of us stay indoors during this time of year.

Get yourself some Vitamin D supplements at the store. Also, you might want to check your calcium levels because Vit D can go hand in hand with it.

 

[David]

As lilrocker mentioned, you want to open up a dialogue with your doctor on this. How many IU's are the pills you're taking now? With a level like that, I can just about guarantee that it's not enough. You're going to need VERY high dosages and to have your blood levels monitored to make sure the dosage is sufficient.

 

[bigtruck]

Try and get d3 capsules (cholicalciferol) as these are easiest absorbed.

 

[Feather]

My labs just came back with a Vitamin D level of 21. My doctor told me to get Caltrate with Vitamin D, with 1200mg of calcium in each tablet.