Dr. BOTB come in

buckin

I just got my panels back from my Dr.

Blood count, CMP, TSH are all stable.

It says I am Vitamin D deficient (what is vitamin D for?)

Total Cholesterol 172. Triglycerides 65. HD CHOL 45 and LDL Chol 114.

I know NOTHING about these numbers...except that they are within acceptable levels. Any information on whether they are actually good or not?

I will google later ( I can't google right now).

andrew's wifey

I know Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium, but that's about it.

bancbev

Being Vit D deficient can cause some real issues.  Weight issues, exhaustion, sleep issues/insomnia, depression, anxiety just to name a few.

mrsadamc 05

LDL is good cholesterol.  You have good numbers.  Anything above 200 total is bad (mine is 204ish). 

 

buckin

bancbev:

Being Vit D deficient can cause some real issues.  Weight issues, exhaustion, sleep issues/insomnia, depression, anxiety just to name a few.

Well GEE, that could explain a lot right now! Pops a prenatal in my mouth.

two-pink-shoes

My DH was Vitamin D deficient also.  He takes a supplement now and says he feels like he has more energy.

bancbev

buckin:

bancbev:

Being Vit D deficient can cause some real issues.  Weight issues, exhaustion, sleep issues/insomnia, depression, anxiety just to name a few.

Well GEE, that could explain a lot right now! Pops a prenatal in my mouth.

You need more than a prenatal.  Get yourself a Vit D suppliment.  I forget the dose you need but you should be able to goggle it.

weelass24

Vitamin D deficieny had been linked strongly to cancer as well. 

caseybuchda

Get some sun if you can, this is a huge help with low vitamin D levels.

akalutts

bancbev:

You need more than a prenatal.  Get yourself a Vit D suppliment.  I forget the dose you need but you should be able to goggle it.

Thankfully, it's hard to OD on D. I take a 2000iu tablet plus whatever is in my prenatal. You should be able to find it in doses of 400iu,1000iu, 2000iu, and even 5000iu.

Our head of Oncology did a presentation for all the Family Practice/GP's telling them if they put EVERY SINGLE patient on a D supplement, our cancer rates would be slashed over the next 20 years.

*BlackSheep*

two-pink-shoes:

My DH was Vitamin D deficient also.  He takes a supplement now and says he feels like he has more energy.

Same with my Dh. I am pretty sure he takes like 1000 IU of Vit. D everyday. I also get him Vit. D milk.