Vitamin D FAQ :) - Page 7

DancingWithElves · 06-30-2011, 11:51 AM

the "acceptable" range with 30 at the bottom is only for some of more old-school western docs. not even my family practice likes my numbers. breastfeeding mom with a number of health conditions, i ought to have a much higher number. so, i went from 23 to 32. either that or the less-than-helpful office staff looked at the old result and reversed the numbers

I'm making a follow-up anyway, it'll be good to chat with the doc.

SamRose · 06-30-2011, 11:53 AM

I know it's not a great number, but the increase was better than nothign, I thought.

Thia · 09-03-2011, 06:35 AM

My Vitamin D was at 22. Dr prescribed 5000 units per day. What is the best way to take it? Do I take it all at once or spread it out? I'm still breastfeeding? Is that okay? Anything else I need to know?

DancingWithElves · 09-03-2011, 10:57 AM

re-read the OP, brastfeeding mothers requiring supplementation should take 10,000 a day. with a level of 22 (and you are shooting for a robust 60 or so to protect you and your nurseling from infections) you should for sure take 10,000 and re-test in 3 months or so.
i am not aware of a need to spread it out. oil-based drops seem to be most well-absorbed.

Thia · 09-03-2011, 11:29 AM

Thanks Irene. I read the thread through about a week ago when the doctor said he thought this was the problem and due to my levels being so low, I forgot almost everything I read. I can't wait to not have foggy brain anymore! I did get oil based capsules and started taking them. I just had a sudden panic this morning...have I said I can't wait to be better? I'm scheduled for a retest in Nov.

DancingWithElves · 09-03-2011, 11:45 AM

, boy can i relate, i hate foggy brain!!!

jblairosu · 09-13-2011, 11:02 PM

I just got my lab results back and my vit d was 23. I've been prescribed 50000units 3 times a week for 12 weeks and then go back in for a re-test. Does that sound right? DS2 is 18 months and still nursing...will that be okay for him? Do I need to worry about having him tested as well?

Doctor also wants me to do a bone density scan in a month. Have any of you had that done?

Also, my cholesterol was a bit high. The hdl and triglycerides were "normal" but the ldl was 121. Is that in any way related?

I'm so grateful and thankful that you ladies are so smart! I don't know what I'd do without you!

abbiroads · 09-14-2011, 03:51 AM

Why does he want to do a bone density scan? Just because of the Vit D? Mine was lower than that and no one brought up any extra testing.

I did take the 50000IU perscription for a while, but the perscription is D2 so I switched to a oil based D3 supplement after 3 mo.

jblairosu · 09-14-2011, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abbiroads

Why does he want to do a bone density scan? Just because of the Vit D? Mine was lower than that and no one brought up any extra testing.

Yes, I think it's just because of the low Vit D.

abbiroads · 09-14-2011, 05:55 AM

I'd ask more questions.

DancingWithElves · 09-14-2011, 08:13 AM

for me it would be a no on bone density, unless you are over 60, i'm assuming you are not.

if you are comfortable with d2 after reading through the thread, by all means, go ahead

*i* would get a much better quality d3 and dose myself starting at 10,000 per day, and re-test in a month. 10,000 is what every mother should get every day while pg and bf.

jblairosu · 09-14-2011, 09:59 AM

What's the concern with the bone density test? I'm 30, definitely not over 60

...although it feels like it some days!

DancingWithElves · 09-14-2011, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jblairosu

What's the concern with the bone density test? I'm 30, definitely not over 60

...although it feels like it some days!

first of all, why is he doing it? any time there is a test, i need to know a) why b) then what?

if you have a very rare condition that causes loss of bone mass at your age, you should know about it.

it is a radiation exposure, and an expense, if not to you, then to the insurance company.

jblairosu · 09-14-2011, 11:36 AM

I have a call in to him so we'll see what he says...

Oh, and just in case anyone was curious, here is how the following professionals responded to my question "is it safe to breastfeed while taking the prescribed d2:"

pharmacist: well, I don't think there's any chance of harm to the baby...it's fine there's nothing it could do to him but check with your doctor

nurse at my son's pediatrician: I'm not sure but it says only moderately safe so you should pump and discard your milk and actually stop breastfeeding altogether because it's probably not safe

my son's pediatrician: it's fine just monitor baby for any changes

nurse at my doctor's office: I'm not sure, ask the pharmacist

my doctor: I'm still waiting to hear back from him

Really people!?!?!?! Is it this difficult to figure this out!?!?!?!

DancingWithElves · 09-14-2011, 12:05 PM

geniuses

the levels of your milk's vit D are going to correspond to your blood's levels. but not exactly. with exception of alcohol, and a few other things, there is less of the substance in the milk, than in the blood.

women deficient in vit D make milk deficient in vit D.

unless you go toxic, your milk will have its levels of vit D restored to where they are supposed to be.

none of the professionals you are talking to have EVER been educated sufficiently in human lactation

Hale's may have some info, but i don't own one.

06-30-2011, 11:51 AM	#91
DancingWithElves Rose Garden Blissed out in the January sun Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: that perfect place :) Posts: 11,701	Re: Vitamin D FAQ :) the "acceptable" range with 30 at the bottom is only for some of more old-school western docs. not even my family practice likes my numbers. breastfeeding mom with a number of health conditions, i ought to have a much higher number. so, i went from 23 to 32. either that or the less-than-helpful office staff looked at the old result and reversed the numbers I'm making a follow-up anyway, it'll be good to chat with the doc. __________________ ~I r e n e~ sweet and sassy wife, mama, healer, part-time dragon-slayer the worst PM answerer ever my belongs to the babywearing 'Architect' Dancing with my three Magical Elves Smiles the Stampede Sugar Plump & Double Dimples Kissing each elf 1,000,000 times a day, and when there's time left tracking gnomes, singing folk songs on the porch, befriending dragonflies, and bopping sun-frosted 'fros through the dandelion fields.

06-30-2011, 11:53 AM	#92
SamRose Rose Garden I <3 these cuties! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: WI Posts: 16,728	Re: Vitamin D FAQ :) I know it's not a great number, but the increase was better than nothign, I thought.

09-03-2011, 06:35 AM	#93
Thia Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NY Posts: 3,755	Re: Vitamin D FAQ :) My Vitamin D was at 22. Dr prescribed 5000 units per day. What is the best way to take it? Do I take it all at once or spread it out? I'm still breastfeeding? Is that okay? Anything else I need to know? __________________ ~Thia~ Wife & Mother Dd Oct 04~Ds Aug 06~Dd Aug 08~Dd Aug 10

09-03-2011, 10:57 AM	#94
DancingWithElves Rose Garden Blissed out in the January sun Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: that perfect place :) Posts: 11,701	Re: Vitamin D FAQ :) re-read the OP, brastfeeding mothers requiring supplementation should take 10,000 a day. with a level of 22 (and you are shooting for a robust 60 or so to protect you and your nurseling from infections) you should for sure take 10,000 and re-test in 3 months or so. i am not aware of a need to spread it out. oil-based drops seem to be most well-absorbed. __________________ ~I r e n e~ sweet and sassy wife, mama, healer, part-time dragon-slayer the worst PM answerer ever my belongs to the babywearing 'Architect' Dancing with my three Magical Elves Smiles the Stampede Sugar Plump & Double Dimples Kissing each elf 1,000,000 times a day, and when there's time left tracking gnomes, singing folk songs on the porch, befriending dragonflies, and bopping sun-frosted 'fros through the dandelion fields.

09-03-2011, 11:29 AM	#95
Thia Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NY Posts: 3,755	Re: Vitamin D FAQ :) Thanks Irene. I read the thread through about a week ago when the doctor said he thought this was the problem and due to my levels being so low, I forgot almost everything I read. I can't wait to not have foggy brain anymore! I did get oil based capsules and started taking them. I just had a sudden panic this morning...have I said I can't wait to be better? I'm scheduled for a retest in Nov. __________________ ~Thia~ Wife & Mother Dd Oct 04~Ds Aug 06~Dd Aug 08~Dd Aug 10

09-03-2011, 11:45 AM	#96
DancingWithElves Rose Garden Blissed out in the January sun Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: that perfect place :) Posts: 11,701	Re: Vitamin D FAQ :) , boy can i relate, i hate foggy brain!!! __________________ ~I r e n e~ sweet and sassy wife, mama, healer, part-time dragon-slayer the worst PM answerer ever my belongs to the babywearing 'Architect' Dancing with my three Magical Elves Smiles the Stampede Sugar Plump & Double Dimples Kissing each elf 1,000,000 times a day, and when there's time left tracking gnomes, singing folk songs on the porch, befriending dragonflies, and bopping sun-frosted 'fros through the dandelion fields.

09-13-2011, 11:02 PM	#97
jblairosu Rose Trellis Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,580	Re: Vitamin D FAQ :) I just got my lab results back and my vit d was 23. I've been prescribed 50000units 3 times a week for 12 weeks and then go back in for a re-test. Does that sound right? DS2 is 18 months and still nursing...will that be okay for him? Do I need to worry about having him tested as well? Doctor also wants me to do a bone density scan in a month. Have any of you had that done? Also, my cholesterol was a bit high. The hdl and triglycerides were "normal" but the ldl was 121. Is that in any way related? I'm so grateful and thankful that you ladies are so smart! I don't know what I'd do without you! __________________ Jennifer Mommy to ds1 (02/07) and ds2 (02/10)

09-14-2011, 03:51 AM	#98
abbiroads Rose Garden Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,379	Re: Vitamin D FAQ :) Why does he want to do a bone density scan? Just because of the Vit D? Mine was lower than that and no one brought up any extra testing. I did take the 50000IU perscription for a while, but the perscription is D2 so I switched to a oil based D3 supplement after 3 mo. __________________ Abbi dh: Jeff ds1: Joey 12/03 ds2: Eli 4/06 ds3: Judah 4/08

09-14-2011, 05:55 AM	#100
abbiroads Rose Garden Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,379	Re: Vitamin D FAQ :) I'd ask more questions. __________________ Abbi dh: Jeff ds1: Joey 12/03 ds2: Eli 4/06 ds3: Judah 4/08

09-14-2011, 08:13 AM	#101
DancingWithElves Rose Garden Blissed out in the January sun Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: that perfect place :) Posts: 11,701	Re: Vitamin D FAQ :) for me it would be a no on bone density, unless you are over 60, i'm assuming you are not. if you are comfortable with d2 after reading through the thread, by all means, go ahead i would get a much better quality d3 and dose myself starting at 10,000 per day, and re-test in a month. 10,000 is what every mother should get every day while pg and bf. __________________ ~I r e n e~ sweet and sassy wife, mama, healer, part-time dragon-slayer the worst PM answerer ever my belongs to the babywearing 'Architect' Dancing with my three Magical Elves Smiles the Stampede Sugar Plump & Double Dimples Kissing each elf 1,000,000 times a day, and when there's time left tracking gnomes, singing folk songs on the porch, befriending dragonflies, and bopping sun-frosted 'fros through the dandelion fields.

09-14-2011, 09:59 AM	#102
jblairosu Rose Trellis Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,580	Re: Vitamin D FAQ :) What's the concern with the bone density test? I'm 30, definitely not over 60 ...although it feels like it some days! __________________ Jennifer Mommy to ds1 (02/07) and ds2 (02/10)

09-14-2011, 11:36 AM	#104
jblairosu Rose Trellis Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,580	Re: Vitamin D FAQ :) I have a call in to him so we'll see what he says... Oh, and just in case anyone was curious, here is how the following professionals responded to my question "is it safe to breastfeed while taking the prescribed d2:" pharmacist: well, I don't think there's any chance of harm to the baby...it's fine there's nothing it could do to him but check with your doctor nurse at my son's pediatrician: I'm not sure but it says only moderately safe so you should pump and discard your milk and actually stop breastfeeding altogether because it's probably not safe my son's pediatrician: it's fine just monitor baby for any changes nurse at my doctor's office: I'm not sure, ask the pharmacist my doctor: I'm still waiting to hear back from him Really people!?!?!?! Is it this difficult to figure this out!?!?!?! __________________ Jennifer Mommy to ds1 (02/07) and ds2 (02/10)

09-14-2011, 12:05 PM	#105
DancingWithElves Rose Garden Blissed out in the January sun Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: that perfect place :) Posts: 11,701	Re: Vitamin D FAQ :) geniuses the levels of your milk's vit D are going to correspond to your blood's levels. but not exactly. with exception of alcohol, and a few other things, there is less of the substance in the milk, than in the blood. women deficient in vit D make milk deficient in vit D. unless you go toxic, your milk will have its levels of vit D restored to where they are supposed to be. none of the professionals you are talking to have EVER been educated sufficiently in human lactation Hale's may have some info, but i don't own one. __________________ ~I r e n e~ sweet and sassy wife, mama, healer, part-time dragon-slayer the worst PM answerer ever my belongs to the babywearing 'Architect' Dancing with my three Magical Elves Smiles the Stampede Sugar Plump & Double Dimples Kissing each elf 1,000,000 times a day, and when there's time left tracking gnomes, singing folk songs on the porch, befriending dragonflies, and bopping sun-frosted 'fros through the dandelion fields.

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