Don, I wholly concur. Because of my vitamin D deficiency for many years I believe caused my inoperable bone problem in my lumbar. My doctor has me on large dosages (cholecalciferol 8000 units). I live in New Jersey spent my summers mostly in the sun.
Check with your doctor. The next time you give blood asked for a check on your vitamin D levels. On May 7, 2015, at 3:36 PM, Don Price <donpric...@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Vitamin D is often called "the most important vitamin." We get most of our > vitamin D through vitamin-fortified milk and cereal, fatty fish and exposure > to sunlight. Surprisingly, many people do not get enough vitamin D. People in > northern states are more likely to have low levels of D due to less exposure > to sunshine. Us quads tend to bundle up, so have even less sun exposure. > > I was shocked to find out, after two separate blood tests, that my vitamin D > level was borderline to low. Shocked because I'm a sun lover and I live in > AZ. I sit in the sunshine whenever possible, and it feels good to me. > However, clothing and sunscreen block the production of vitamin D, which > probably explains my low level. > > After consultation with my doctor I started taking a vitamin D3 supplement. > The results for me have been very positive. The itchy/dry scalp I had has > almost completely gone away, and I feel as if my energy and stamina have > increased. > > Please don't rush out and take vitamin D on my anecdotal testimonial. But > next time you have blood work done have your doctor check your vitamin D > level. You may also want to Google 'vitamin D' and read up on benefits/side > effects and dosage. > > I wish you all health and happiness! > > Don. > Tempe, AZ > C5-6, 32 years post-injury Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do! Billy Lang blan...@icloud.com
