Vitamin D deficiency question

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Hello all. I'm wondering if anyone knows about Vitamin D.

About 8 months ago I moved from a warm climate that was sunny about 350 days a year to one with 4 seasons, including a long dark winter.

I feel very low and can only figure it must be a Vitamin D deficiency based on my symptoms - achy bones and joints, fatigue, depression, etc. Also, before I moved I was extremely consistent with taking my vitamins and I walked in the sunshine every day with my dog.

But things have been chaotic over these last few months and I've neglected taking my vitamins, plus it's cold, snowy and dark here.

I'm wondering if you know how long, in general, it would take to become Vitamin D deficient ? I felt normal up until about a month ago, when winter really kicked in. I'm really hoping that's all it is because I don't feel sick, just really achy, tired, and not myself.

Thank you for your input.

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  • Posted

    it took my daughter 3 months of taking vitamin d every day to finally feel better she was having light head when standing anxiety shortness of breath they did an ecg to check her heart an took bloods blood test confirmed low vit d she was prescribed vit d suppliments for 3 months

    • Posted

      im not sure exactly as to the time scale on how she became defiaciant she didnt go out much during the summer months and when she did she worried about her skin not being covered so she would wear long sleeved tops id say over a period of 6 /12 months at a guess

  • Posted

    You should consider moving back to a climate where you were happy living.

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