[erased]: [erased] - Fibromyalgia Acti...

Fibromyalgia Action UK

59,417 members66,471 posts

[erased]

15 Replies

[erased]

Read more about...
15 Replies
bluebell99 profile image
bluebell99

Hello Hidden I am sorry I have not heard of fibro improving with Vitamin K, although if it helps bones it may suit those with osteoarthritis.

I cannot take it for blood clotting as I have APS (sticky blood) and prone to clots.

It is always worth looking at and considering anything that help with symptoms.

Kay

fibrojan profile image
fibrojan

Would just like to mention that if you take the medication WARFARIN you should not consider taking vitamin K - warfarin is taken by people with heart conditions that can cause blood clots that can give you a stroke. Take care, Jan

fibrojan profile image
fibrojan in reply to fibrojan

Forgot to mention that Vitamin K thickens your blood- that can be a problem to those who have to keep an eye on their blood - like Kay who has APS and me who has heart problems. Caution is the key word.....talk to your doc before taking.. Take care, Jan

panda60 profile image
panda60 in reply to fibrojan

Same for me. Like Kay I have APS and so take warfarin, and also have to inject heparin if my INR drops too low. Fortunately my surgery allow me to self test with my own machine ( worth every penny it cost!) so rarely have to go there which is good as I have to test weekly sometimes more if I'm not well.

fibrojan profile image
fibrojan

That's right...............and if your on Warfarin you have to watch what you eat or take etc and you have regular blood tests to check it out and if your blood is too thick for your health problem they adjust your warfarin dosage and also the same if its too thin. Its a real pain - always trotting off to the blood clinic but if its keeping me safe I'll do it...28 years now of going every few weeks.. Take care, |Jan

peck profile image
peck in reply to fibrojan

Jan, Bless your heart, I know you have to go but has to be a bit aggravating. Take care.Peck 🐤

fibrojan profile image
fibrojan in reply to peck

Thanks Peck, it is aggravating but needs must.......Take care of yourself. Best wishes Jan

in reply to fibrojan

[erased]

fibrojan profile image
fibrojan

Thanks Mydexter, at the moment I'm having to go every week.....but it is usually every 3 weeks..........and the longest between is 6 weeks. Heyho... can't be helped. Take care and best wishes. Jan

casper99 profile image
casper99

I am taking Vitimin K for my Osteoporosis, it sends the Vitimin D to your bones.

I have been in a flare since September so I don't think it helps Fibro pain one bit. x

Jimjams1 profile image
Jimjams1

Yes I am a great believer in victims to help repair etc I have lupus as well if lots of other rubbish illness and lately I have been takin magnesium and other supplements Glucosamine sulphate . and wow my pain levels from fibro gone down ,?? They say if your iron is low it can cause all sorts of problems not the obvious but silly things maybe it's Mind over matter and I have been gong on sun beds once a week so not sure may be warm sun in my aching joints has helped ?

deejames profile image
deejames

Morning Jim jams. Has your doctor prescribed sunbeds ? You do know how dangerous they are as one of the causes of skin cancer ? A dermatologist i knkw would love them banned except for certain skin conditions. If the warmth helps your joints then that's a positive but the price could be a little high.

Dee

Sheila-Squirrel profile image
Sheila-Squirrel

Try gelatine (jelly). It's good for bones, hair and nails. It also helps with absorption of vitamins. Good thing is it comes in lots of flavours, is cheap and doesn't have nasty side effects. It also helps with energy levels. dailymail.co.uk/femail/arti...

Chiqihoopini profile image
Chiqihoopini

Hey I was wondering the same thing about vitamin K. I just came across a book (vitamin-k2-and-the-calcium-paradox-by-dr-kate-rheaume-bleue) yesterday but haven't done anymore research yet. I did find taking 5000ui daily of vitamin D to help the fatigue a bit. If you try it and it helps please let us know:)

TheAuthor profile image
TheAuthor

Hi Hidden

I have pasted a link below to the NHS Choices cache on Vitamin K, so I truly hope that you find this useful:

nhs.uk/Conditions/vitamins-...

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken