The only caveat in not using Vit D3 supplements is for people with sarcoidosis... but that is not 100% yet, just a suggestion.
The general rule of thumb is to use 1000IU for every 10 pts you need to raise. In your case, that would be about 4000 to 5000IU a day. Use OTC D3 any brand, you want. This tends to be inexpensive so if you see high prices on something move on.
I use Puritan's Pride D3, gel caps, myself.
Single digit lows in Vit D level are pretty common on these boards where people have chronic pain and serious illness.
While using the D3, you won't need high dose calcium supplements either, as D3 greatly enhances absorption of calcium (and magnesium too). Some doctors recommend not using more than 600mg a day calcium.
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