Out of control UPDATE

[Nerja2012]

Hi again.I posted a few days ago about my having a severe chest infection and exacerbation of Asthma , I was worried because the recovery was taking so long, just feeling wiped out all the time, dizzy and shaky.

Well thanks to my brilliant GP who ordered a whole bunch of blood tests I found out today that my Vit D levals are very low , the rang is 50 to 100 and mine are 20, I'm now on Meds for 3 months then back for more bloods WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT IT WAS SO SIMPLE.

I want to thank each and every one of you that took the time to reply to my post, it was really appreciated ☺️ x

[beech]

I wish they’d do tests for vitamins and minerals perhaps annually, they make so much difference when they’re out of kilter. Throw in a chronic illness, medications and infections, and we’re on an uphill struggle all the way. It’s a fine balance, and something a little awry can make it all go wrong!🙄.

I hope your Vit D supplementation helps and you get to feeling a bit more normal soon 💐

[Nerja2012 in reply to beech]

Thank you beech.I have known for many months that something wasn't right , I take vitamin supplements but Vit D never entered my head as I have a very healthy diet and life style and thought I had it covered, it will take a while but thankfully on the right track now and yes your right , vitamin and mineral tests should be included.

[peege]

Ah great news ! I hope you'll soon feel the benefit and get well soon.

[Nerja2012 in reply to peege]

Thanks Peege and thanks for your advice about ringing Asthma UK.

[Patk1]

Mine was 17.taking 2000 keeps it at 50+

[Nerja2012 in reply to Patk1]

I'm takin 20000u for 7 weeks then 1000u for 7 weeks.You must have felt awfull, how are you feeling now.

[Patk1 in reply to Nerja2012]

I've b taking it for lot of years

[Anselm198]

My practice does Vit D, B12, Magnesium, folate annually as well as the normal things.

[Nerja2012 in reply to Anselm198]

That's great that they do Anselm, I got my B12 and folate checked as well, not magnesium but I take Magnesium anyway .

[Anselm198 in reply to Nerja2012]

Is that prescribed for you?

[Nerja2012 in reply to Anselm198]

Anselm, Yes all of it was on Prescription, I have to go back in 3 months for another blood test , I wasn't picking up after my chest infection so that's why they did the bloods .

[Poobah in reply to Nerja2012]

Magnesium is very important when taking VitD3 as it helps the absorption. VitK2mk7 is also important and prevents calcification of soft tissues (ensures that the cycle of calcium uptake, because of taking VitD3, is targeted to bones & teeth, otherwise we can absorb calcium into soft tissues and that can cause other issues). Both VitD3 and VitK2mk7 are fat soluble, so if they're not already oil based, take them with fats. Ratio to VitD3 is 1/10th, of both elemental magnesium and VitK2mk7.

[Nerja2012 in reply to Poobah]

Poobah You seem very knowledgeable about all this, it's good to know and thank you, I take Magnesium Taurate as it's good for heart health. Got to keep the old ticker going.

[Poobah in reply to Nerja2012]

During Covid pandemic, the NHS and other reputable organisations were saying how important Vitamin D was and so I started reading about it. Like most vitamins and minerals, it doesn't work in a vacuum without its co-factors. And I hadn't realised that it converts into a hormone either. This diagram explains the interplay between the different vits & minerals.

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[Nerja2012 in reply to Poobah]

Thanks Poobah, carnt see the image very well but will get it up online.Very aformative .

[Patk1 in reply to Poobah]

What type of magnesium do u take Poobah x

[Poobah in reply to Patk1]

Magnesium Malate.

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[Nerja2012 in reply to Poobah]

Thanks Poobah 😊

[Patk1 in reply to Poobah]

Thanku x

[Nerja2012 in reply to Patk1]

I take Magnesium Taurate for heart health.

[Poobah in reply to Nerja2012]

Good choice. 🙂

[Bronchi1]

Very good! I swear by Vit D, especially here in Scotland. It has anti inflammtory qualities.

[Nerja2012 in reply to Bronchi1]

Bronchi Don't know why I didn't, as I'm very fair skinned and like Dracula when the sun comes out, my fault as well .

[fraid]

Delighted you found the problem and have a brill GP! 🤗

[Nerja2012 in reply to fraid]

Thanks, your right ✅️