Lynney,
Studies have shown that people with osteoporosis are often deficient in vitamin D. The vitamin D council and knowledgeable physicians recommend a specific blood test called 25-hydroxy vitamin D as it measures how much vitamin D is circulating in your body. According to the most recent literature the optimal blood levels should be as follows...
A few years back they were 40 to 60 nanograms per milliliter (ng/ml), but more recently the optimal vitamin D level has been raised to 50-70 ng/ml, and when treating cancer or heart disease, as high as 70-100 ng/ml.
Just wondering.... have you had that specific test done?
By any chance are you on a bisphosphonate drug?
Bryanna
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Originally Posted by Lynney
Thanks again Bryanna
I'm still coughing up a little bloody mucous/phlegm, but you have put my mind at rest, so I'll see how it goes. Must remember to drink more water! I have osteoporosis, so I just hope the bone is good enough to heal itself. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Lynney  |