vitamins

[Maxamillions]

Having scleroderma is there any vitamins that we should stay away from

[Lupiknits]

There are none that I’m aware of: I am affected throughout my intestinal tract and have difficulties keeping my weight up to at least the minimum BMI limit. My Rheumy has no problem with me taking a general vitamin and mineral supplement and extra VitD .

I’m on nutritional supplements too, which have various vitamins in them.

[Maxamillions in reply to Lupiknits]

Thank you for your reply. I do take vitamins also …I find they really help me…I have difficulty with my esophagus so I tend to eat less .

[Dargomom]

I was told to avoid collagen supplements. I take 2000 mg Vitamin C, Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 daily. I also get my esophagus stretched at least once a year - makes it a little easier to swallow pills and food.

[Maxamillions in reply to Dargomom]

I know my next step istep will be stretching the esophagus…is that a painful procedure

[Dargomom]

They put me under general anesthesia when they do it so I don't feel anything. I have had no pain afterward.

[Maxamillions in reply to Dargomom]

That’s awesome. Once a year wow…at least it gives you a better quality of life. Thanks for all the info

[Dargomom]

Anytime! I hope this helps.