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Posted 10/25/2015 12:23 PM (GMT 0)
Hi anyone here with vitamin d deficiency?
Posted 10/25/2015 1:26 PM (GMT 0)
Yes. Do you have a question?
Posted 10/25/2015 1:42 PM (GMT 0)
Hi. I'm currently experiencing derealization. I'm new to it but I'm glad I know what it is although it is a very scary feeling. Thanks to google. I also have gerd. Fatigue. Weakness in legs. My rheumy took a blood test as she's sure I have vit d deficiency and I got a text from the hospital to see a neurologist so I'm sure something showed in my blood.

Do you have any of these symptoms and how have you been treated? Thanks
Posted 10/25/2015 3:16 PM (GMT 0)
S.,

A vitamin deficiency can cause profound symptoms to be sure!

I hope you receive your results soon...and a treatment plan is put in place.

The good news is that this issue can usually be quickly resolved with vitamin supplementation.

Let us know how you are doing soon.

S.C.
Posted 10/25/2015 5:54 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you. I'm fine with the symptoms except for the deoression/anxiety part. It's really affecting my day to day life.
Posted 10/25/2015 8:36 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Sildasher,

A vitamin D deficiency is treated with a high dose prescription of D or taking a vitamin D3 supplement. It can take time and patience for a D deficiency to improve. Hope you get answers soon.
Posted 10/26/2015 2:31 AM (GMT 0)
Hi there. I've had both a D defiency & derealization, yippee.

A D defiency is almost always easily corrected with daily supplementing with D3 from the drug store. I was taking 5000 D3/day and my recent # was only 38. My rheum wants it 45+. I've upped my D3 to 6000/day. I also started magnesium a month ago too.

D defiency is very common, especially if you aren't in the sun a lot &/or live in a northern state (or province/country).

What do you see a Rheumy for? A D defiency doesn't warrant seeing a neurologist so I'm curious what you're being tested for?

The derealization is pretty annoying. I understand. It's rude to say the least. I'd never had it before last year (I'm 44), after a very stressful time. I assume it's anxiety & when I still feel it on occasion, I try to ignore it & stay engaged in whatever I'm doing at that moment. It almost always dissipates when I "get out of my head" & engage w/others. Being alone just aggravates it.

Best wishes!
Posted 10/26/2015 6:30 AM (GMT 0)
Hi lesweet thanks.

I have been waiting for a call from the rheumy clinic to ask about my referral to the neuro doc. At first my rheumy thinks I don't have anything autoimmune, she said it might be my anxiety. Think she changed her mind on something. I have slightly enlarged saliva glands and dry mouth and eyes therefore I suspect something along the lines of sjogrems syndrome. She took a blood test of my vitamin levels. I think the most insulting is her emphasizing on my 'self harming thoughts'. I was just being honest to help her find a diagnosis. But instead of taking full notice of my aches and pains she made me an appointment with a psych. Not happy being sick, but I just want to know what is specifically wrong with my body so I can get treatment.

I also think that the derealization started after too much stress and anxiety which I have been having. A whole lot. Honestly it bothers me bcos I feel pain differently. Like I tried punching a wall(weird i know). My normal self would flinch or have a reaction quick but now I don't feel pain as much as before.

Anyways I'm just glad I have people to talk to here. I really dont know how to say it to 'normal' people without getting the feeling of being judged. I'm 22 and I feel like my life is almost over. I am aware of my depression and I am seeking help. I hope to live happily like I used to. Being young is everything until you get a fever one day and everything comes tumbling down afterwards.

Sorry for the rant, I dont know any of you personally but youve been helpful and I am thankful for each and every one of you. God bless you.

Post Edited By Moderator (Scaredy Cat) : 10/27/2015 10:17:17 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 10/26/2015 8:36 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Yes a lack of vitamin D can cause a whole load of symptoms but it is easily treated.

I hope you get to the bottom of what is causing you pain but if you do all you can to reduce your anxiety and improve your depression you may see a reduction in your pain.

Keep us posted.

Hibee
Posted 10/27/2015 3:20 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, got my blood results. My vitamin d level is 9.3, have to start taking em tomorrow. Finally the right medication
Posted 10/27/2015 4:21 PM (GMT 0)
S.,

I am glad that you are reaching out and getting the help that you need...

...in seeking to treat both the physical and mental issues that you are dealing with...you can hope to feel your best all around with time and effort!

I think that your Vitamin D therapy is going to help a lot in not only how you feel physically...but in easing your depression as well. (low Vit D is a known cause/exacerbating factor in depression)

Keep using the recommended coping skills for A/D that are available in our Resources. They will enhance what you're doing for treatment.

Keep us posted as to your progress...and we will keep you in support.:)

S.C.
Posted 10/28/2015 1:57 AM (GMT 0)
My Vit d is 22 and up from 15 I guess but still very low.

I take presc also once a week .

Doc is very worried as should be above 40 I guess.

My Fibro and lupus also flares up so can't get it from sun.

Having eczema flare along with it .

Can't keep my eyes open....
Posted 10/28/2015 6:40 AM (GMT 0)
I got back from wisdom teeth surgery under GA yesterday, in this derealisation state. It feels so weird. And it's as if I have higher pain tolerance. Like you said, S.C. i hope wih increased vit d it will help my depression, thanks
Posted 10/28/2015 4:15 PM (GMT 0)
S.D.,

Hoping your recovery is swift, without too much discomfort!

Give yourself some time to return to feeling back in the game...GA is a significant thing to go through!

Peace, progress and healing!

S.C.
Posted 10/30/2015 12:55 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks S.D,

Apart from trying to heal from this horrible swollen mouth I just sleep to ignore the depression so time also passes faster. Being on liquid food sucks big time.
Posted 10/30/2015 2:46 AM (GMT 0)
Aww....healing thoughts!

Hopefully within the next few days, you'll be on the mend!

Take it easy this weekend. ..

S.C.
Posted 11/15/2015 3:30 AM (GMT 0)
Slidasher --

How are you doing? I'm curious if you ever found out more about possible autoimmune? I have dry mouth too. It's my worst symptom. Slighly dry feeling eyes although all the tear production tests say I'm just fine. I've had all sorts of blood work (ANA, sjogrens, sed rate and c-reactive) and nothing points to autoimmune. ANA and sjogrens were negative and i have like ZERO inflammation in my body according to the other two. However, I do have vitamin deficiencies (Zinc, D, and a lot of B's). And I suffer from borderline severe depression and OCD (both triggered by seven months of health concerns).
Posted 11/15/2015 2:00 PM (GMT 0)
Slidasher-

just checking in on ya. I'm sure your Dr told you but it takes about a month, give or take, after starting vitamin D3, to start noticing any differences (with feeling better).

Malcolm-

Do you take any medications? Dry eyes & mouth are very common side effects of many medications, including non-prescription meds.
Posted 11/15/2015 9:27 PM (GMT 0)

lesweet1971 said...
Slidasher-
I am not on anything except Dexilant which is an acid reflux medicine that i don't believe causes this. The ENT checked and said my glands are working and in all honesty, compared to people with awful dry mouth ... mine isn't like that. There is a definite decrease in saliva production. It's why I'm thinking and hoping that is the severe anxiety/depression of the past six months that is causing it.

Malcolm-

Do you take any medications? Dry eyes & mouth are very common side effects of many medications, including non-prescription meds.

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