Vitamin D, how much?

Thanks, SoSt9,

Interesting about the prenatal vitamin. My rheumatologist wanted me to go off of calcium along with taking this high dosage of vitamin D. She said it was because calcium can affect the heart. I don't have heart issues so I'm continuing to take my calcium supplement.

Have you heard anything about a person shouldn't take calcium when they're taking this high dosage of D?

Thanks!

I personally have not heard of a connection between the two, but would be interested to find out if there is one and what it is. Nutritionally, I have to watch my Protein, Iron, Calcium, Vit D, and B-12 specifically. I have to have larger doses than the majority of the world, but only because things do not stay in me as long (my gut is not as long - I would assume that people with Ostomies (sp) have a similar issues with different foods/nutrients). For me, it is a balancing act. I have to be watched for all parts of nutrition. Everyone who has had my type of surgery does - people can die of malnutrition.

Dan, I wish I could just use a light, but natural light makes me feel so sick. My rheumy said that it is because I am photosensitive. I am thinking of getting one of those for my daughter though. I was told that it helps you wake up in the morning.

To be honest, I don't remember when photosensitivity started, but I think I was a kid. The rhumy thinks it is a symptom of Lupus (if that is what I have)