Vitamin D deficiency

I know all the medical tests can cause or exacerbate anxiety, but it is still good to have them. I suspect you will feel better when you find out that all that stuff is "negative."

Did the doc suggest vitamin D3 supplementation? I am not a big fan of supplements, but the one I do take is Vitamin D3. And it has worked. My Vitamin D level was somewhat low but after taking a supplement I did another test and my levels were well withiin the reference range.

Especially in northern places, low vitamin D levels are very common. See this article, for example: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/vitamin-d-deficiency-united-states/

It is good to pay attention to, but it won't kill you. Otherwise, three quarters of the population would be dropping dead!

I agree -- anxiety sucks.

If it makes you feel any better, the medical studies are all over the place when it comes to Vitamin D. You refer to studies that show a correlation between low vitamin D levels and cancer. But there are also studies showing correlation between HIGH vitamin D levels and cancer. So it is all over the map. And this stuff is just correlation, which as you know is different than causation. So hopefully you can pay attention to it but not worry too much about it. There are much bigger health issues....

I agree with you that weight, diet, etc. are important. I changed my diet a few years ago and lost weight. So I know what kind of change is involved. I am very happy that I did it, though. Now if I could only shed the anxiety, I would be in good shape!

Rr,

A vitamin D deficiency is not unusual, and very fixable! It won't happen overnight...

...but with diet, sun/sun lamp therapy, and supplements if indicated...you will be feeling better as you reach your optimal levels.

You may also feel some relief from your anxiety as well once you have the amount of vit D that you need!

This news is going to be a good thing once you make the necessary changes to correct the issue.:)

Keep us posted, okay?

S.C.

Thank you for your post AnxietyKelller <3

As already mentioned a Vitamin D deficiency is quite common, in a general sense.

Supplementation is the most common way to deal with a D deficiency. It's important to use D3 when supplementing. The low end of the "normal" range is, by todays beliefs, still deficient. Many Drs. now say they want their patients D level around mid-range.

Increasing your D level can take time, sometimes months. Rechecking your D level every 6 months to a year will give you and your Dr. an idea if you should be taking more or less D3.

I am D deficient. I started out taking 5000iu of D3 and after a year and a half got my level up to 65. My Dr. suggested I decrease my D3 to 2000iu and within 6 months my D level dropped to deficient again. I upped it to 3000iu without any change and then 4000iu without change. I have now been at 5000iu, again, for 3 months so I don't know if my D level has improved or not.

Some people can stabilize their D level quite easy others struggle to find what amount works best.

Hi Rrakkma,

No, I don't live in a Northern country. I try not to give too much information about my medical issues on this forum (anxiety) because, well, health issues can cause those with anxiety to have more anxiety. I do not wish to increase anyone's anxiety. But since you asked --- I have Multiple Sclerosis and D deficiencies are common for those of us with the disease. Many with this disease are unable to be out in the sun due to heat intolerance.