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Posted 7/10/2017 4:57 AM (GMT 0)
Has anyone out there seen significant improvement from taking vitamin D supplements, a friend I know with crohns told me it was a huge part if him going into remission. Also has anyone heard anything about this new vitamin called CROHNAID? Thanks


35 m, Crohns for 1.5 years
Humira for 6 months , currently on entyvio but fear it's failing, also taking imuran, and starting a prednisone taper , working down from 40mg
Posted 7/10/2017 9:20 AM (GMT 0)
You can learn more about how Vitamin D helps Crohn's from these useful websites:

www.vitamindwiki.com Search for Crohn's
www.vitamindcouncil.org Search for Crohn's
www.grassrootshealth.net Download Call-To-D*Action
www.vitaminduk.com Read the blog: How much Vitamin D do I need ?
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Posted 7/10/2017 11:51 AM (GMT 0)
I've taken OTC supplements daily and haven't really noticed any change. However I've also been prescribed 25000 units to take twice a week due to low levels and I did feel much better overall.
Posted 7/10/2017 11:58 AM (GMT 0)
No, not me, although it's probably too early to tell - only been taking the stuff for about 4 weeks. That said, I didn't start it with the aim of making my Crohn's better, but for other health benefits, particularly bone health. If it got me into remission that would be an amazing side-effect, but I have to say, not a likely one.
Posted 7/10/2017 4:54 PM (GMT 0)
Not tons, but it helps me feel better overall and with bone health that has been depleted by steroids. I've heard that since you *should* be getting Vitamin D from being the sun, you should go outside for about 10 minutes when you take the vitamin D so your body is activated for receiving it and you'll absorb more. No idea if that's right or not.
Posted 7/10/2017 9:41 PM (GMT 0)
I didn't notice anything outwardly even though I had been very low before hand but Its hard to tell since I started it with a lot of other meds. Either way I'm doing well now so it can't hurt!
Posted 7/10/2017 9:44 PM (GMT 0)
and i'd stay away form anything market directly to crohns patients like that. everyone is an individual and you are better off having doctors discuss with you which supplements at what dose are best for you based on your lab work.
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