I've not been tested, but I know...I'm low in vitamin D. It reared it's ugly head while I was in the hospital. I don't know how I knew it, but I did even back then. I wanted to be in the sunshine. I needed it and I knew it...still do. I've amped up the amount of vitamins I take. Reason being...

The pituatary gland controls our bodies ability to absorb, create and distribute the nutrients we need. Where's it located??? In the brain.

I look at how I'm feeling...depressed, tired, don't feel good? Vitamin D...the feel good vitamin! Stressed out? Vitamin B....calms and helps maintain stress levels also helps fight fatigue.

See what I mean? Each vitamin does something for us. The pituatary gland...no longer functions at the capacity it used to since the accident. Stands to good reason.

I upped my doesage....I feel better. I also know my Thyroid needs checked regularly...I'm prime for that problem as well not only because of my TBI but because of my Mother's history. I don't see a doctor to run all these tests. I google the problem and solve the problem myself. That doesn't work for everything...I probably should go have some tests run to find out more.

My doctor said most people have a vitamin D deficiency...nothing to do with tbi, just my thought... hugs : )

I am low in both of these also. The B was prior to the accident, but the D came on after. I agree with '08Sporty on what she had to say about the sunlight. I think my body craved what I needed. I needed sunlight ie. vitamin D. I think this is a good topic. The pituitary gland controls all these, and they are affected when you have a Brain injury. I have also studied the damage a Brain injury causes to the pituitary gland. It definitely effects it!

Oh yes, I know what both of you (Sporty & DovesWings) mean about craving the sun. The sun came out the other day where I live, and I was like a plant leaning towards the sunlight.

I'm now stocked up on my new vitamins - the B complex and also Magnesium in addition to the D. So I'm going to add each one individually & hopefully will be feeling improvement soon!

this web site say , '''''59 % """" of the world population is lacking in vit D , my dr say's it much higher , 98 % of thier patients are...
www.naturalnews.com/028357_vitamin_D_deficiency.html

Regaurdless of how low the percentage of the world is low on vitamin D we are more prone to lack of many vitamins, minerals and other things our bodies produce, use or regulates.

I just went to my doctor on Wednesday...a year ago all my blood work checked out fantastic. I haven't changed anything except...adding more physical activity. I've always taken vitamins each day. This last round of blood work is all screwed up. Why? My pituatary gland is not functioning as it should be. Very typical even if the injury is not shown in this area of the brain...for brain injured people. Multiple doctors agree...and you can find that information on the internet too if you want to.

Elanie...go by what you feel. If somethings not right by all means...get it checked out. We are responsible for our own health. I've read about Thyroid issues as well
better to know about it and get it under control...it can cause a whole other set of problems.

Looking forward to the sunshine myself...to catch up on that needed Vitamin D. I tell people I'm like a flower...need that sunshine!!

Thanks for sharing what your wrote Sporty. That makes a lot of sense. I've definitely noticed that my overall health is not as good since the accident.

It makes sense that we need extra vitamins since our Pituitary gland isn't working as well.