Vitamin D Status

my current level is 21.5

 

You really have to read the article that I posted a link to. I know that Ronda had said she was wrong as to normal D levels. She had said they are between 70-90.  Then stated that she was wrong, and levels are 50-70. However, if you read on page 3, it states:

 

"Natural levels, that is, levels found in humans who live or work in the sun, are ~50-70 ng/ml - levels attained by only a small fraction of modern humans".

 

Which means that Ronda is most likely right once again!

 

AHHHHH! You gotta love that gal

Hugs,

Nancy

I just got my most recent Vit D level back. In Feb (during my last chemo) my levels were 47. Now, 4 months out of tx my levels are 57. My PCP did the tests for me because I asked him to. My onc said it was a waste of time during chemo and blew the whole subject off!

My PCP said normal ranges from 20-100. What?? Big range!!

 

Anyway, I just wish I knew what it was when I was dx but it had to have been decent since it was 47 during chemo.

 

Terri

 

I am awaiting my results...I will let you know.

 

15!!! Florida Keys! Sunscreen!! Toss the sunscreen sweetie!

 

The sunscreen has chemicals in it also. I look at it this way...why would I want to put chemicals on my skin. Did you read what Lori's levels are? 73! She has never used sunscreen in her life. I will be curious as to what your doc tells you to take. I am taking 1000 iu's per day, and Lori takes about 4500-5000 per day. If you read the links that I and others have posted as to toxicity levels, it is very unlikely that anyone would have a problem taking 30,000 -40,000 iu's per week.

 

Read the post from me as to the "normal ranges for those living and working in the sun".

 

Lori had felt her "lump" a few years ago. She and I were talking a few weeks ago as to the D3. She said that during the Summer months that the "lump" would be smaller. In the Winter, when she felt it, it was bigger. This was not her imagination. So, apparently the D that she gets as much as she can in the sunny times of the year boosted her immune system, and the cancer stopped growing, possibly shrinking?

 

It would be interesting to know when all you gals felt your lump, and the rate at which it grew, and what time of the year it was. For you, living in a sunny climate, one would think that your levels would be normal. You would have to be in the sun constantly as the article states. We do not get the amount of D3 that we need, form the sun alone. We have to supplement it daily. We can't get all we require from the foods we consume either.

 

We live in Central PA, where there are days that go by without seeing the sun. I am stocking up on the D3 as I just know they will start to raise the price. Not too much as I really want it to be fresh. In the Fall, and then again in the Winter, I will increase the iu's daily.  

 

Get that beautiful Florida tan that I hear so much about!

Hugs,

Nancy

 

 

 

 

My dr said normal was 20-100, not 10-100. But that still sounds like such a wide range!! When he went over my results he said the 47 in feb was in the normal range. My more recent test was 57 in august. I didn`t bother asking how much D3 I should be taking b/c he wasn`t really up on the research. I`m lucky he was cooperative enough to order my D testing at my request since my onc wouldn`t do it!! So I guess I will continue taking 2000 IU per day and getting sun as much as I can.

 

Did you get your results yet?

 

Terri

 

I mentioned it to the PA and the doc on my last visit. They were VERY cooperative to check this, and doc seemed pleased that I was doing my homework and learning more about my disease, etc.

 

I would suggest that everyone get tested and stay ontop of this. Maybe there is a link, maybe not. Either way - just a good health fact to work on!

 

Tig

Dbl mast. 5/08

Class 3/Stage 3

2 nodes

50 yrs.old at diag.

 

Just this morning on MSNBC, they were saying that they are now recommending that children take the D3 in 400 iu's per day. The word is definitely getting out as to the importance! By the way, you have a great doc, and since you are proactive about your health, I'm sure you will get those D levels where they should be.

 

There is a link on the new forum "TNBC News, Resources and Tips" as to the correct test, and on page 2 of this topic I have a link from the vitamin D council.

Nancy

If you want links to more articles, go to the TNBC Talk forum and "Vitamin D may help patients Survive cancer", page 1, posted by Skippy123. I had posted many articles ther on D. Yes it is the D3 which is what we all need to be taking.

 

Nancy