Ditto, Audrey. Studies have shown for a long time that autoimmune diseases and a vitamin D deficiency are related, but it's only recently that they're saying it could be a causal relationship (the deficiency can possibly lead to an AI). Past studies focused on lupus, but now they're seeing it in people with other AIs.

Mine was as low as yours when it was first discovered, JJ. I live at a higher latitude, too. I need to take at least 9000 - 10,000 IUs per day to keep my numbers in the normal range (barely).

And 710 B12 is "ok," but not great. It certainly couldn't hurt to take a 5 mg. tablet once a day. You can't get too much B12.

Some people, including doctors, pooh-pooh the importance of nutrition. Nutrition is everything and that includes having sufficient levels of vitamins, albumin, iron, and so many other essentials for health.

I wish I could get you over here for doctoring, but I'm not sure they would be any better. Sad, really.

Annie