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Originally Posted by 029anser
my D levels agree with mrsD rule of 1000IU for every 10 points needed
after I was dxd with cidp (peripheral nerve version of MS) my integrative med md advised me to take 10,000IU vit D3 daily
my initial vit D level was below 30 b4 I supplemented
after 120 days, which = time for your entire RBC to "replicate", my level was 117 (anything >100 = potentially toxic)
dropped to 5000IU WEEKDAYS only, then level was 54.3
advised to add an additional 3000IU daily, so I take 5000IU one day, and 10000IU the next
will test again in another 120 days to see where I am
bottom line
1. get initial test b4 you supplement
2. use mrsD rule of 1000IU for every 10 points needed
3. get retested in 120 days and see where you are at
ideally, my integrative MD wants me to get to 90...within 10% of upper range for my condition
but your mileage may vary...follow your physicians instructions
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Very interesting what you said - first neurologist said PN, second opinion said, he wouldn't have ruled out MS so fast. I went back to first doc, thinking "I'd rather believe that."
Thank you for your notes on vitamin D, my problem is that with my insurance, I don't think they will pay for a Vitamin D test every 120 days - after reaching a 'normal' level, I read they only pay for one a year. I reached a 41, which on the test said was in the normal range - 40-100. thank you, Karen
PS I am hoping I can use some type of at home Vitamin D test.