Vitamin D

My doctor finally checked my vit D level and it was 9 (apparently I now hold the record low for his patients). He prescribed 50000 IU once a week for 8 weeks of the D2 (ergo). I noticed when reading the vit d info in Fibro 101 that many people stated that their Dr.'s prescribed higher doses for so many weeks but most didn't specify if they were prescribed D2 (ergo) or D3.

So my question is, should I stick with taking the D2 or switch to the D3 since all of the information online says that it's more beneficial. Should I talk to my Dr. before doing so or would there not be a problem with swapping if I'm going to get more out of it?

I take D3....5,500 IU a day.  It's through a supplement and not a prescription.  Mine was low, I think 13, but my doctor didn't put me on the prescription strength D.  It's over 30 now but haven't had it checked recently.

 

You probably will find that you have more energy and less pain!  This happened for me.  I'm glad your doctor checked that out. 

 

Sherrine