QuestionHi, I'm 17 and a male and I'm relatively large (6'1 and 175-80 pounds).
I have been having bone, muscle, joint, nerve, etc pain (not quite sure what it is yet) and have had this for almost a year. I'm also fatigued a lot and just don't feel well. I'm able to perform my normal daily routine with minimal interruptions, however.
I have had several blood tests which indicate that I have high uric acid levels and low B-12 levels. My doctor began B-12 injections and tried to get me to take Alopurinol for Gout (uric acid).
The last blood test the doctor ran; however, he tested for D deficiency. I got a number 15 (not sure how it is measured...I just know my number was 15). He said anything under 25 is a deficiency and anything below 50 was an insufficiency or something like that...I don't know. Anyway, one thing was clear I WAS VERY LOW. He suggested I take vitamin D pills, 2000 IU twice per day for a month and then once per day there forward until I am able to get it in more natural ways.
What do you think about that? Stuff I've read says too much can be harmful.
My health teacher at school takes 50,000 IU per week and she feels much better.
Should I follow the recommendation of my doctor? Take less? Take more? Second opinion (which I'm getting Tuesday)?
I'm just worried about something serious, like cancer. I don't get sick more than anyone else...actually I rarely get a cold or a flu. Also, like I said I can participate in normal activities (like bowling) without restraint.
Answereveryone is low in Vitamin D and now we know that it is really important for long term health to replace it..... and, I have had a few people say their joints feel better......
so, get the over the counter stuff.... take Vitamin D-3 2000 IU per day... if you find yourself skipping doses, take the 5000 IU pills daily. You won't get too much at that level.
There is no reason to take the 50,000 IU pills weekly.... it is so cheap, just take 2000-5000 per day.
normal vitamin d levels lower the risk of several cancers.....
