Yes, after supplementation with vit D some of my symtoms improved. I am still vit D deficient but the levels have improved. Vit D supplements are definetly worth taking imo.

One of the first things I was asked when I went and saw my ex PM and RA was "when was the last time your Vit D was tested?" Then I was tested, luckily it was within normal limits. I still take 1000mg of vit D everyday. I haven't noticed a change but my RA still wants me to continue on this til whenever..

~hugs

Vitamin D deficiency is being found to be very common. it seems to be one of the current fads in medicine - to check it and supplement it. It can make a big difference in your overall health to have it up to par. The only problem is, no one knows what the par levels are - they are still working on that. That being said, some docs are giving loads of it. I was taking 50,000 units a day for the first 6 months and now take that much twice a week. I can't say it made a lot of difference in my pain issues. I have other metabolic issues that I hope it is helping. Its mostly very benign to take and shouldn't give you any problems. It may just help!!!

Vanyel

I have a vit D deficiency but it's for my BiPolar, so I take an additive for it.

My vitamin D level was 17 ng / mL in April 2009. The detection limit is 10 ng / mL, so barely enough to register. I was heavier, cold ALL the time, and had extremely painful muscle spasms that would last for days or weeks. I was also fatigued and depressed. I was started on 4000 IU vit D per day for 2 mo and was rechecked in June and found to be at 62 ng / mL, a normal result. and am now on 2000 IU per day until my next recheck in Sept. Vit D was like a miracle drug for me! I lost 10 lb, I tolerate cold normally, I still have muscle spasms, but not quite as painful or long-lasting. I am not as fatigued or depressed except when I don't sleep for 6.5+ hrs per night. I have other issues with my joints, possibly early-stage rheumatoid arthritis, according to the specialist, as well as degenerative disc disease from cervical down to lumbar spine. I am 37 yrs old, female. Good health other than these problems that started in early 30s and became unbearable by mid-30s. Now on Opana ER, hydrocodone, and skelaxin with occassional xanax for sleep. Good luck! If your levels are really low, vit D will probably help.

Oh boy was I low on vit D. I had been complaining about my legs hurting. I was put off for a whiile. My Dr. would say things like ( Your overweight and its normal for you legs to hurt. I also have arthritis everywhere it seems, and that was another reason. Bla Bla Bla.
I kept bugging her and she go tired of me and did the test to see how my vit D levels were.
I got a phone call telling me that I was way low on vit D and she was putting me on 50,000 IU a week for a month and they I should get re tested. Within the week my leg pain was gone. gone gone.
Thank god!
My levels turned around and I now take 1000 IU daily.
I live in the pacific NW and we dont have much sunshine. I had another flair of pain and she retested and again put me on 50,000 IU again now Im back on 1000 IU. Im wondering if I should just stay on a higher dose. But then I would miss the fun on getting the pain back and being re-tested and all the other stuff.
Also, I had been reallly tired. My Dr. kept putting it off again as being overweight and fibro. She decided to test my B-12 and guess what. Im low...... Now I take 1000 IU of that too and it has really helped. I wont run any marathons but I do feel better.
Boy, we really have to fight for what we want. We with chronic pain dont have the fight in us a lot of times and we end up getting pushed under the rug. Im gonna keep fighting. I cant keep living like this. Its just not living at all.
Vicki

my vitamin d level was at 13 ,i take 2000 vitamin d 3 ,it is finally back to normal.it took about 10 months good luck

I was also very low on vitamin D. I was given a scrpt for vitamin D. After a couple of months I did feel better. My activity went up because my pain went down. I asked my rheumatologist if people say pain goes down and she said she had been taught it doesnt but all her patients say it does. I hope it helps you. Marcia

I was at 11 (should be bet. 32-100). I've been taking 100,000 IU for a few weeks now and have no great results to report.

My goodness! Thank all of you. I will just start taking some without a test.

get the test first as you can take too much and it can hurt you