Vitamin D deficiency

[irishgal]

Just got a letter from the rheumatologist saying that I have a vitamin D deficiency and has requested my GP to gave me tablets to rectify this. Has anyone else had this and what it means?

[zenabb]

In the UK we don't get much sun. We could all need extra vitamin C. It is particularly useful for us.

[Dodder2012]

Yes, all part of the regular treatment.

[Ncoff]

Yes and I'm constantly told the bone pain is from this but the supplements don't help I was prescribed there's once then told to buy over the counter

[GGhere]

Yes. I think vitamin D is routine with this disease. I've been taking it ever since my diagnosis a couple of years ago.

[weathervane]

I was told the same thing a couple of months ago . You need to get your blood checked 4-5 weeks after starting it as it can effect your kidneys so do check with gp . I hope you feel better soon

[nannytwofor]

It is something that I've had for 6 years I was taking 20000 milligrams a week so now it's once a monthly the only way it was explained to me was it is as thought I've lived in a dark room best to

Ask your doctor why he will explain

[Suzyannayoung]

Hi there , I have vitamin d tablet twice a day , it is to help my body absorbe the calcium from my Androlic tablet ( calcium ) which I take once a week. After taking steroids long term I had a bone density test and was found to have osterperosis on top of everything else. I would think if you on steroids it has been given as preventative , apparently I should of had them from the beginning . My condition is Scerledema , secondary raynauds, polymytosis. Hope this helps you .

[Whistler81]

Ditto. I also have Systemic Scleroderma but just recently been prescribed Vit D … waiting for any improvement.

[cheeselover342]

A lot of people are advised to take a daily Vitamin D supplement these days, especially in the winter. Whether you have a health condition or not. The dose will probably be higher if specially prescribed. My consultant asked if I was taking Vitamin D (which I was with a daily multivitamin) when I was diagnosed with SSc 5 years ago.