Question 1

what causes vitamin d deficiency and low potassium at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Deficient: Not necessarily related, low sun exposure common cause of low d. Too little k intake or too much potassium loss separate problems.

Question 2

are calcium levels usually low in vitamin d deficiency?

Accepted Answer

: No, it is usually not.

Question 3

i have been diagnosed with a vitamin d deficiency.  my lab results came back at 25.  when i tried to supplement 1000iu of d3 i started getting heart palpitations, joint pain and anxiety.  how else can i address low vitamin d.  ?

Accepted Answer

NotTooLowVitD: You are making yourself sick with extreme anxiety.First of all low vitamin level at 25 is low but not too low and usually does not cause any symptoms.Secondly D3 supplementation with 1000 unit a day is a small dose and does not cause any problems with joints and heart.You have to learn to relax and the only way you can address low vitamin D of 25 is by taking vitamin d to increse the level to&gt;30

Question 4

i have a vitamin d deficiency... it is right now as low as 5.6... what should i do...?

Accepted Answer

Go outside: supplements and sunshine are the key. Lots of skin uncovered (no sunscreen) in the sun will help. Not unusual after the winter months. It's  more prevalent in dark skinned people, who naturally block the sun's UV Rays.

Question 5

dexpression, lathergic, low level of vitamin b12. and vitamin d deficiency, low level of energy?

Accepted Answer

And your question?: I&#x27;m not sure what you are asking. Yes, vit d deficiency can cause fatigue. It is easy to correct with 5-8000 iu of d3/day. B12 deficiency can be serious too- try 1000 mcg of sublingual b12/day ; if that does not help try injections. See http://bit.Ly/1fnt3ox ; http://bit.Ly/1607tg3
if fatigue persists after correcting then see a good doc to explore the many other possible causes of fatigue.

Question 6

what causes irregular menstrual cycles, vitamin d deficiency, peripheral neuropathy, gluten intolerance, high cholesterol, fatigue, low bbt?

Accepted Answer

Menses: There are many causes of irregular menses and you should see a Gynecologist about this.
Vitamin D deficiency is unnecessary. Over the counter bottles with 1000 mg daily should be enough.
Gluten intolerance is telling you to slow down taking any gluten.
High cholesterol can be treated and your doctor will assist you.
Fatigue - why?

Question 7

i have low vit d(18), ldl(158). is there a possibility that vitamin d deficiency raise ldl levels? if so 60, 000iu per week dosage reduce ldl levels.

Accepted Answer

Does not hurt to try: I am not aware of any specific research study showing this relationship, but i would not be surprised if it is so. If you are young/healthy, LDL of 158 is not terribly high. So, take you vitd supplement and recheck the lab in a few months to see.
Best of luck to you.

Question 8

i have a vitamin d deficiency. i had a blood test that show severe low vitamin d. what brand of vitamin d should i buy and take daily?

Accepted Answer

: Any preparation of vitamin D3 will do. Take 5000 units/day for three months and reduce the dose to 2000 units/day after that.

Question 9

will vitamin d deficiency cause low calicium level in blood?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Severe Vitamin D deficiency(rarely seen in developed countries) can cause hypocalcemia. 25(OH)- D levels of 4.4 ng/ml (11 mol/L) or lower can cause hypocalcemia. Some of other causes of hypocalcemia include intestinal malabsorption, alcoholism, CKD, diuretics and hypoparathyroidism. Check ionized calcium level to confirm it is low.

Question 10

if a patient had vitamin d deficiency for years will other blood results such as calcium show high or low levels?

Accepted Answer

Likely normal or low: Prolonged vitamin d deficiency can be associated with low circulating levels of calcium. Often,  though if there is adequate dietary calcium intake and even occasional vitamin d intake through diet or production through sun exposure, circulating calcium levels can be normal (although other lab values such as parathyroid hormone (PTH) or alkaline phosphatase will be high and serum phosphate low).

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I have been diagnosed with a vitamin d deficiency. my lab results came back at 25. when i tried to supplement 1000iu of d3 i started getting heart palpitations, joint pain and anxiety. how else can i address low vitamin d. ?

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I have a vitamin d deficiency... it is right now as low as 5.6... what should i do...?

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What causes irregular menstrual cycles, vitamin d deficiency, peripheral neuropathy, gluten intolerance, high cholesterol, fatigue, low bbt?

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I have low vit d(18), ldl(158). is there a possibility that vitamin d deficiency raise ldl levels? if so 60, 000iu per week dosage reduce ldl levels.

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I have a vitamin d deficiency. i had a blood test that show severe low vitamin d. what brand of vitamin d should i buy and take daily?

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If a patient had vitamin d deficiency for years will other blood results such as calcium show high or low levels?

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