Question 1

is low vitamin levels related to tingling and sharp pain all over the body?

Accepted Answer

It's possible but:: Certain vitamin deficiencies can cause tingling, esp. B12 deficiency, though sharp pain all over is less likely. Deficiencies of Vit. D and magnesium can cause pain but usually not sharp. I advise seeing a doctor for evaluation but it would also be reasonable to take a quality multivitamin with minerals. See https://tinyurl.com/ybwlwuds

Question 2

what are the consequences of having low vitamin d levels?

Accepted Answer

Increase fractures: Increase risk of fractures, low calcium levels, increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Question 3

low vitamins d level. how serious is this.

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It's very common : Low vit d is not life threatening or even a short term issue. The concern is long term - it can lead to worsening bone density (osteoporosis). More research has led to links with fatigue, muscle weakness, heart issues, etc. We aim for a blood level greater than 30 ng/ml. I often prescribe a high dose vitamin d protocol "boosting" for 2-3 months, then an otc vit d supplement of 2000 units daily.

Question 4

what are the consequences of having a low vitamin d level?

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Vit D: If you think you are low on vit d3 the first thing to do is to take a blood test and check your level of vit d3. Some symptoms are a weakened  immune system  (get many colds) and muscle weakness. Please get tested first as too much is as bad as too little.

Question 5

apart lack of sunlight, what causes low vitamin d levels?

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Insufficient intake: There are two ways to get vitamin d.  Your body makes it when you are exposed to the sun, or you can take it in your diet.  Vitamin d tends to be found in fish (usually cold water) and eggs.  There's some in fortified milk, but not enough.  Over all, it's pretty hard to get enough from your diet unless you eat huge amounts of certain fish or take a supplement, so i recommend supplements.

Question 6

high pth levels low vitamin d levels and high calcium levels?

Accepted Answer

Speak with your doc: It sounds as if your doctor is doing a diagnostic work up to include your parathyroic gland.  If this is the case she may also order tests to visualize the gland as well as your bones.  You may have had a recent fracture or problem that she is addressing.  Hope you get to the bottom of it soon.

Question 7

what is a low vitamin d level from?

Accepted Answer

Living in the dark: Vitamin d is found in some food sources but the major supply is your skin exposure to sun.  So it is more commonly deficient in northern climates.  It is a common supplement in many foods especially milk.  The most serious complication, ricketts, is really rare in the first world but lowered levels are common in many patients and supplementation is common and benign.

Question 8

what should i take for low vitamin d level?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D3 & sun!: The best thing to take for low vit. D is vit. D but it's important to take the d3 form as the d2 form is dangerous! most adults need 5-8, 000 iu/day to attain optimal levels, but in spring & summer you can also get it by spending time in the mid-day sun without sunscreen. If you don't get much sun then take d3 year-round.It's best to take 5-10, 000 iu of vit a & 1mg of vit k too-they work as a team.

Question 9

why do so many people have low vitamin d levels?

Accepted Answer

Good question: There are many factors that contribute to people having low vitamin d status,  low dietary intake, sun avoidance, age and geographic location all play a part. It is important to measure vitamin d in some individuals who may be at risk because of all of variables that may cause low vitamin d. Thank you.

Question 10

could you tell me what happens when low vitamin d levels go untreated?

Accepted Answer

Bone loss.: Over time low vitamin d levels can result in bone loss.  If severe enough poor mineralization of bone can result which may lead to fractures and painful muscles may develop.

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