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Vitamin D Deficiency

Amy Bates
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I was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis at age 32 and have lived...

Amy Bates

Wednesday, February 27, 2008
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I recently had a blood test to determine my vitamin D storage levels.  I found out today mine is 28 which is low.  My doctor is having me take two powerful vitamin D pills, then wait 2 weeks and repeat the dosage.  After a 2 month period we will check the levels again.  I learned ...
  1. Importance of Vitamin D
    Maria Gifford
    Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 03:40 PM

    Hi Amy,

     

    Good to hear from you again. Thanks for sharing your recent experience and reminding us of the importance of vitamin D. Here's some related information:

     

    New Vitamin D Recommendations and Osteoporosis Prevention

    http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/9487/9301/vitamin/

     

    Still More Updates on Vitamin D

    http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/9487/13727/vitamin/

     

    Vitamin D Deficiency: An Epidemic?

    http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/73/2522/vitamin-epidemic/

     

    Vitamin D Intake: Just Diagnosed, Seeking Information

    http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/53702/20649/intake/

     

    Stay in touch and keep the facts coming.

     

    Best,

    Maria

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  2. Vitamin D
    Lila de Tantillo
    Friday, February 29, 2008 at 03:53 PM
    Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us! It is great to hear that you are taking such proactive care on this issue, and that your physician is so diligent about performing these important tests. Best wishes to you as you continue to safeguard your bone health.
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