Supplements

[LtAngua52]

Has anyone found any benefit with over the counter supplements? I was reading the post suggesting that Vitamin D can be useful and I think I may try it but what about other ones? Has anyone found any other supplements useful? thanks

[Paul_Howard Partner LUPUS UK]

Please approach supplements with caution. Lupus is a very varied condition, so what might be helpful for one person, can be harmful for another. It is advised to discuss any supplements with your consultant before starting them.

[Whathappned]

Hi

Before starting vitamin D ask for a blood test. I know it was a routine check before I was referred re CFS and it was slightly low. If the GP felt it was necessary he would prescribe it but if not you need to get a baseline on how much you might need. I think too much vitamin D can be dangerous too. It is the 'in thing' though, so worth checking x

[Bonnie39]

I would always get advice from my doctor. I havr various deficiencies identified via blood tests from my earlier days of being ill. Seemed I was at the GPs weekly with some issue and one by one he added supplements due to deficiencies and in the hopes of making me feel better.

I have added these things and they have takn the esge off the symptoms but no t resolved them.