vitamin D levels

[Guest guest]

Regarding Vitamin D, or perhaps I should say Hormone D

http://www.lewrockwell.com/miller/miller25.html

[Guest guest]

Hi Ladies,

When I was dx with CML, my Vit D levels were already low and I was started

on the same regime of 's, except that I only took it for 5 months

after the initial weekly dose. As compounding chemists are hard to find, I

now take 1,000 u/s per day and each time I have a blood test, my haem/t

always checks my serum calcium and Vit D levels.

Vitamin D deficiency is not usual in our sunny OZ, but I can remember

several years ago, there was a report that talked about lowered Vit D levels

in the European countries which caused depression over the winter months.

Regards,

from Downunder

[Guest guest]

You will get low on vitamin b 12 and at times iron. Iron will give you loose

stools,something you need right .Don't over dose the iron just get to where you

need to be.Gleevec takes a lot out of your system.

Take care dx 12/23/05

[ ] vitamin D levels

Hi Ladies,

When I was dx with CML, my Vit D levels were already low and I was started

on the same regime of 's, except that I only took it for 5 months

after the initial weekly dose. As compounding chemists are hard to find, I

now take 1,000 u/s per day and each time I have a blood test, my haem/t

always checks my serum calcium and Vit D levels.

Vitamin D deficiency is not usual in our sunny OZ, but I can remember

several years ago, there was a report that talked about lowered Vit D levels

in the European countries which caused depression over the winter months.

Regards,

from Downunder

[Guest guest]

>>Now, that all said, I just had a few vials of blood taken

>>today for some immune system and Vitamin D level testing... :-)

>

> Ooh, do get back to us, esp. about the vit. D levels.

Okay, I got my blood tests back -- my Vitamin D levels

were in the acceptable range, but they were at the

very bottom of the acceptable range. And I had been

taking Vitamin D3 tablets for the last several

months (400% of the RDA = 1600 IU).

Immune testing showed that I am more likely to get

sick, and will stay sick longer than a normal

person. Heck, I could have told them that

and saved money on the test... :-)

Marc

[Guest guest]

That's interesting. Do you get any UV light during the day?

Bill

On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 1:18 PM, Marc <marc@...> wrote:

> >>Now, that all said, I just had a few vials of blood taken

> >>today for some immune system and Vitamin D level testing... :-)

> >

> > Ooh, do get back to us, esp. about the vit. D levels.

>

> Okay, I got my blood tests back -- my Vitamin D levels

> were in the acceptable range, but they were at the

> very bottom of the acceptable range. And I had been

> taking Vitamin D3 tablets for the last several

> months (400% of the RDA = 1600 IU).

>

> Immune testing showed that I am more likely to get

> sick, and will stay sick longer than a normal

> person. Heck, I could have told them that

> and saved money on the test... :-)

>

> Marc

>

>

[Guest guest]

> That's interesting. Do you get any UV light during the day?

Not in Washington state, in the winter time... :-)

Marc

[Guest guest]

How can they possibly be in the bottom range of acceptable if you've been

taking that much Vit. D for months??

How much did the test cost? I'm assuming insurance didn't cover it?

Thanks for getting back to us about it Marc!

Amy

marc@... writes:

Okay, I got my blood tests back -- my Vitamin D levels

were in the acceptable range, but they were at the

very bottom of the acceptable range. And I had been

taking Vitamin D3 tablets for the last several

months (400% of the RDA = 1600 IU).

Immune testing showed that I am more likely to get

sick, and will stay sick longer than a normal

person. Heck, I could have told them that

and saved money on the test... :-)

Marc

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> How can they possibly be in the bottom range of acceptable if you've

> been taking that much Vit. D for months??

I assume that I was below the acceptable range before taking it --

either that or I'm not absorbing it. Also, 1600 IU isn't really a

lot of Vitamin D per day, as I see some doctors recommending

3000 - 5000 IU per day. But when I tried that much I didn't

feel good (very sensitive, you know...)

> How much did the test cost? I'm assuming insurance didn't cover it?

I had a chiropractor order the test, so no, insurance didn't cover it.

I think the test was pretty cheap though... less than $20 I bet. It

was my idea to test Vitamin D, since it seems to be getting a lot

of media coverage these days...

Marc

[Guest guest]

I've been taking the Vit D for a long time & my lab tests show it very low also.

We just have trouble metablolizing thest things. Loni

From: Marc <marc@...>

Subject: Re: Vitamin D levels

Date: Thursday, January 29, 2009, 1:18 PM

>>Now, that all said, I just had a few vials of blood taken

>>today for some immune system and Vitamin D level testing... :-)

>

> Ooh, do get back to us, esp. about the vit. D levels.

Okay, I got my blood tests back -- my Vitamin D levels

were in the acceptable range, but they were at the

very bottom of the acceptable range. And I had been

taking Vitamin D3 tablets for the last several

months (400% of the RDA = 1600 IU).

Immune testing showed that I am more likely to get

sick, and will stay sick longer than a normal

person. Heck, I could have told them that

and saved money on the test... :-)

Marc

[Guest guest]

> I've been taking the Vit D for a long time & my lab tests show it very

> low also.

And Loni lives in Arizona!

Marc

[Guest guest]

Good Point Marc! Yikes. Loni

From: Marc <marc@...>

Subject: Re: Vitamin D levels

Date: Friday, January 30, 2009, 11:37 AM

> I've been taking the Vit D for a long time & my lab tests show it very

> low also.

And Loni lives in Arizona!

Marc

[Guest guest]

Recently I had my vitamin D levels tested via blood test.. the 25 hydorxy test .. Normal levels are 32.0- 74.0.

My result is 37.6. I do get plenty of sun and drink plenty of milk. but take no vit D supplements.. Should I take a supplement to be on the higher range of normal?? And what type and how much.,,,?? thanks..

[Guest guest]



It may not necessarily be the Lab that is important but the ‘Assay’ used by

the lab to arrive at the proper results. LabCorp is probably one that uses the

‘Diasorin’ Assay as does my local lab in South Florida. You can call your

local lab and ask whether or not they use the Diasorin Assay. I am not sure of

other Assays are valid but this is what I’ve come across. Perhaps an

Alternative Practitioner can clear this up.

Joe C.

..

[Guest guest]

Hi Joe:

Try this.

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2002/02/23/vitamin-d-deficien\

cy-part-one.aspx

vic

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From: JoeCastron

Sent: Wed, January 5, 2011  

It may not necessarily be the Lab that is important but the 'Assay' used by the

lab to arrive at the proper results. LabCorp is probably one that uses the

Diasorin Assay as does my local lab in South Florida. You can call your local

lab and ask whether or not they use the Diasorin Assay. I am not sure of other

Assays are valid but this is what I've come across. Perhaps an Alternative

Practitioner can clear this up.

Joe C.

[Guest guest]

Well, at least I can now spell DiaSorin as it should be with the capital S.

I suppose that the site I originally saw the DiaSorin info was Mercola’s.

I’m happy my ‘very close’ lab does use this assay. By the way my levels

were only 14 when diagnosed with Bladder Cancer. My last test was in the upper

40s and hopefully my next better.

Joe C.

From: Victor Swiercz

Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 9:06 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] Vitamin D Levels

Hi Joe:

Try this.

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2002/02/23/vitamin-d-deficien\

cy-part-one.aspx

vic

_______________________________

From: JoeCastron

Sent: Wed, January 5, 2011 �

It may not necessarily be the Lab that is important but the 'Assay' used by the

lab to arrive at the proper results. LabCorp is probably one that uses the

Diasorin Assay as does my local lab in South Florida. You can call your local

lab and ask whether or not they use the Diasorin Assay. I am not sure of other

Assays are valid but this is what I've come across. Perhaps an Alternative

Practitioner can clear this up.

Joe C.

[Guest guest]

Hi Joe.

My wife's level was also 14 when diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Since then we

got it up to 60 something. Then fall came and the sun no longer produced

vitamin D on the skin and it fell to 37 with 10,000 units of D3 per day. Out alt

doctor then added a vitamin D spray to bypass the digestive system. Another test

is in order. We also changed our light bulbs to special full spectrum to include

UVB rays. 

Vic 

________________________________

From: JoeCastron <jcastron1@...>

Sent: Wed, January 5, 2011

Well, at least I can now spell DiaSorin as it should be with the capital S. I

suppose that the site I originally saw the DiaSorin info was Mercola's.

I'm happy my 'very close' lab does use this assay. By the way my levels were

only 14 when diagnosed with Bladder Cancer. My last test was in the upper 40s

and hopefully my next better.

Joe C.

From: Victor Swiercz

Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011

Hi Joe:

Try this.

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2002/02/23/vitamin-d-deficien\

cy-part-one.aspx

vic

[Guest guest]

For those who take high dose of vitamin D3 and don't see a substantial increase

in D 25 OH serum level, you may want to supplement with magnesium. Also try

taking the vitamin D3 after a meal that had some fat in it to assist absorbtion.

Gubi

Re: [ ] Vitamin D Levels

Hi Joe.

My wife's level was also 14 when�diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Since then

we

got it up to 60 something. Then fall came and the sun no longer produced

vitamin�D on the skin and it fell to 37 with 10,000 units of D3 per day. Out

alt

doctor then�added a vitamin D spray to bypass the digestive system. Another

test

is in order. We also changed our light bulbs to special�full spectrum to

include

UVB rays.�

Vic�

________________________________

From: JoeCastron <jcastron1@...>

Sent: Wed, January 5, 2011

Well, at least I can now spell DiaSorin as it should be with the capital S. I

suppose that the site I originally saw the DiaSorin info was Mercola's.

I'm happy my 'very close' lab does use this assay. By the way my levels were

only 14 when diagnosed with Bladder Cancer. My last test was in the upper 40s

and hopefully my next better.

Joe C.

From: Victor Swiercz

Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011

Hi Joe:

Try this.

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2002/02/23/vitamin-d-deficien\

cy-part-one.aspx

vic

[Guest guest]

Two good videos on this subject are here. Note, vitamin D levels need to be

higher for those fighting cancer.

http://www.naturalnews.tv/v.asp?v=807CD9AB4B432DC59817BC16BE15D02F

http://www.naturalnews.tv/v.asp?v=5A62FC73922FD51A88E62E42C5A0AD5E

Vic

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From: Gubi <gubisara@...>

Sent: Thu, January 6, 2011

Subject: Re: [ ] Vitamin D Levels

[Guest guest]

Victor, really doubt that the full spectrum lamps have much UVB in

them... Maybe the manufacturer has a spectral analysis?

-Dave

www.dfe.net

Victor Swiercz wrote:

> Hi Joe.

>

> My wife's level was also 14 when�diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Since then

we

> got it up to 60 something. Then fall came and the sun no longer produced

> vitamin�D on the skin and it fell to 37 with 10,000 units of D3 per day. Out

alt

> doctor then�added a vitamin D spray to bypass the digestive system. Another

test

> is in order. We also changed our light bulbs to special�full spectrum to

include

> UVB rays.�

>

> Vic�

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Dave:

they are from Dr. Mercola. They are a bit larger that normal, I had to modify

the lamps a bit for them to fit.

http://products.mercola.com/light-bulbs/

Vic

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From: Dave Felt <feltdd@...>

Sent: Fri, January 7, 2011 10:01:44 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] Vitamin D Levels

 

Victor, really doubt that the full spectrum lamps have much UVB in

them... Maybe the manufacturer has a spectral analysis?

-Dave

www.dfe.net

Victor Swiercz wrote:

> Hi Joe.

>

> My wife's level was also 14 when�diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Since then

we

> got it up to 60 something. Then fall came and the sun no longer produced

> vitamin�D on the skin and it fell to 37 with 10,000 units of D3 per day. Out

>alt

>

> doctor then�added a vitamin D spray to bypass the digestive system. Another

>test

>

> is in order. We also changed our light bulbs to special�full spectrum to

>include

>

> UVB rays.�

>

> Vic�

>

>

[Guest guest]

big questions:

 

I'm scheduled for surgery on Jan 17

 

any one know what the effects of supplemental d3 would be on surgery?

 

I know that vits e  and k and c to some extent effect clotting time by

lengthening it...

 

 

what about the rest of the multi vit ingredients?

 

any good clear knowledge would be appreciated...

 

Mike

[Guest guest]

Hi Mike:

I do know vit d stays in the body for two weeks and the body does store vit d. I

would beg, borrow, or steal some CS ( colloidal silver) 10 ppm electronically

made, after surgery and during the stay in the hospital. 

Vic  

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From: traster <michaelpault@...>

Sent: Sat, January 8, 2011 8:33:38 AM

Subject: Re: [ ] Vitamin D Levels

 

big questions:

 

I'm scheduled for surgery on Jan 17

 

any one know what the effects of supplemental d3 would be on surgery?

 

I know that vits e  and k and c to some extent effect clotting time by

lengthening it...

 

 

what about the rest of the multi vit ingredients?

 

any good clear knowledge would be appreciated...

 

Mike

[Guest guest]

I had major surgery in june and prior to that I was taking 5000 iu's of vit. D 3

daily for several months. My doctor didnt say anything about that vitamin so i

continued to take it and it didnt effect me in any way.

I did stop taking my vit. E, Vit. C, & matcha green tea, a week prior to surgery

as those are blood thinners.

>

> big questions:

>  

> I'm scheduled for surgery on Jan 17

>  

> any one know what the effects of supplemental d3 would be on surgery?

>  

> I know that vits e  and k and c to some extent effect clotting time by

lengthening it...

>  

>  

> what about the rest of the multi vit ingredients?

>  

> any good clear knowledge would be appreciated...

>  

> Mike

>

[Guest guest]

So you know, Vitamin K hastens coagulation while E & C might “lengthenâ€

it and I do not know whether or not D-3 does anything.

..

Joe C.

________________________________

From: traster

big questions:

I'm scheduled for surgery on Jan 17

any one know what the effects of supplemental d3 would be on surgery?

I know that vits e and k and c to some extent effect clotting time by

lengthening it...

what about the rest of the multi vit ingredients?

any good clear knowledge would be appreciated...

Mike

[Guest guest]

my rhummy gave me a vitamin d test and i did not even know  he had included it

in all the blood test. he called the following day and put me on 150,000 mg a

week  my level was 9 yes 9 that was about 6 months ago and i had it run again

last mon and it was 42 he said we want at least 50. i have energy to spare

although i cannot do what all i want. i have lupus,diabetes, sojourns,

fibro,heart problems a fib,and lung problems,copd,lung disease, ra, vasculitus

and i am on oxegen and a cpap and i dont remember what else but the rummy told

me the vitamin d would make me feel better and help the problems i have a

little. he also gave me nitro cream for my hand, joints and wrists. i havent

tried it yet. has anyone else out there used this and if so any  suggestions.

this is enough for now please let me know it if you have used this.    

thanks for listening

mary in tex       

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