Vitamin D

By Rita B Wednesday, January 09, 2008

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I was diagnosed w/osteoporsis 10 yr ago at the age of 51. I've been taking fosamax and having a dexascan annually since that time. I also have a thyroid condition and take levoxyl daily. Bone density improved & the dexascan recommendation in 2005 was changed to 1x2yr. In '06 was advised by endochrinoligist to take 50,000 IU of vitamin D 2 x week; one year later, blood levels of D improved dramatically, and dexascan showed an over all increase in bone density of 14%.

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Maria Gifford, Editor

1/ 9/08 2:25pm

Hello, Rita. Thanks for sharing this with us. Inspiring indeed.

Here's some related information that I thought you might find interesting:

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/

Osteoporosis, Low Vitamin D and Thyroid Problems

http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/2125/13601/low-thyroid/

Keep us posted on how you're doing.

Best,

Maria

Lila de Tantillo, Health Guide

1/ 9/08 3:07pm

Thanks for sharing your experience! It is wonderful to hear that you are doing so much to safeguard your bone health. Take good care and please keep us posted on your further progress!

Branwen

1/21/08 6:00pm

This is good information for me, as I am not taking Vitamin D at this point. Guess I go right now and pick some up. Big Grin

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