Do you take vitamin D? Is it bad for Lyme disease?

I take it in a spray form from Now. It also has Vitamin K2 which is important when you take D because it will help absorb calcium but you don't want it to go into the soft tissues like the heart. Also the spray has the liposomal form for better absorption. Vit. D is good for inflammation, the immune system, depression, etc. You don't want to avoid it like Dr. Marshall says. His protocol of avoiding D does more harm than good.

Any particular brands you recommend? Also, what dosage should I take? I am low at 43, with 70-100 being normal.

I have been taking 4,000 units since being diagnosed in dec 2012. It has helped greatly with my energy levels, especially in the winter

Re: vit. D bad - The Marshall Protocol for lyme treatment discusses this - apparently high vitamin D levels shut down the immune system.

But the Marshall protocol is a controversial one - I think it uses low doses of antibiotics for a long time.

If I were you I would supplement and get your Vit. D levels to the normal range.

If you take the sublingual form - it has the best absorption.

I was taking 4000 iu per day and mine was at a good level within two months...but I was just at the insufficient level when i was first tested.
Depends on how low you were.
Just do another test in a two or three months...and you should see a rise, then you'll know you're on the right track.

Mine wasn't covered (BC) - I think it was $40.

What bothers me is the first one showed I was low - so I think that means I needed the test...so I think they should reimburse if that's the case.

Vit D3 was one of the first of many sups that my 2nd LLMD put me on. I take 4,000 IU per day and more during winter months. I test every six months or so to make sure I stay mid-range.