Vit d deficiency

Wow, this thread just serves to underline the depth of problems associated with vit d deficiency , when we assume that people in the western world generally  no longer need to suffer such deficiencies. I my self have thyroid issues and M.E  , the symptoms described are similar to those I have suffered for almost 20 years, I am now 60. I moved to Spain five years ago because I was toil that as I got older and arthritis progressed, I would be better off in a warm climate. It's also. Low humidity where I live in the mountains and I have been. Significantly better since the move. I obviously get a lot more hours of sunshine but am not over eosed as I found that bright light is not so inviting to me since the onset of M.E.  I am beginning to wonder if  maybe I have had acute vit d shortage all along as I was never tested for m.e. To my knowledge, it was just what doctor came up with after I had been passed around various specialists.  My diet is as near perfect as you could get with an abundance of fresh organic  produce, I have lost three stone just from eating healthily rather than following a weight reducing diet.  I don't take any supplements  as analysis of my diet suggests I have sufficient of all micronutrients  but maybe I should try. My Spanish doctor looked blankly at me when I suggested that maybe I should have a bit d test so I a, going to go and have one done at the private clinic to put my mind at rest, I mirror so many symptoms mentioned here and have felt for some time that I was just abandoned when I could not be easily diagnosed  , it was simpler possibly to label it m.e. And pension me off. 

Anaside, apparently vegans do take a supplement of vit d, there are even special vegan supplements available.

I certainly will  once I can overcome the language barrier and find somewhere I can order it myself. No english spoken here, we are far the coast! 

Hi I was in pain for a long time joints lower back tired kept going back to the doctors I have had a lot of problems with my blood count for iron so I think they put it down to that and I am on Thyroxin for an underactive Thyroid one doctor said it could be low vit D and she was right and I am on my third lot of vit D so I will after this course take regular supliments for both iron and vit D its more of a lifestyle change that I have to make I have bought a Nutribullet processor to do healthy drinks I am hoping this will make a difference for the iron but do not think there is a food suppliment for vit D not one that will give you the amount you would need daily 

Hi Helene,

I know this is way into the future now, but how are your symptoms? I was recently diagnosed with Vit D deficiency and I've been experiencing muscle weakness in my arms and legs, and leg pain. They prescribed me 50,000 IU per month and I too was also concerned that there could be some sort of underlying condition. Thanks for sharing!

Hi hellene symptons wise i am the same as you i have fibromyalgia and pbc liver hosp consultant just done amongst other bloods for vit d its come back at 25 previous one last yr was 90 i have no idea if these are normal