Sounds just like me,my vit d level was also down and the dr prescribed 50,000 units for me last wk,I took 1 friday, stomach has been fine so far!
I hope it helps my fatigue also!
So hugs!
Bettie

I was diagnosed with a vitamin d deficiency as well. It seems to be a common issue with those who have been diagnosed with fibro. I supplement with 10,000 ius per day. I have been supplementing since Februauy and have risen into the low normal range. My doctor says that ideally we should be around a level of 70. I have noticed that since my vitamin d levels have risen, I don't experience the deep, bone aching pain as much; although it reared it's ugly head on this past Saturday. Raising vitamin d levels to an optimum level is beneficial to helping fight any disease or condition. I have gotten my pain levels down to an average between 3-5 weekly; with the exception of flares. I incorporate a multitude of natural methods, nutricionals, and tramadol into my daily regimen and I believe that the vitamin d is a crucial part of management plan. Best Wishes to you!!

Oh, I forgot to add that I have not had stomach issues with the supplementation. I use the vitamin d drops by Carlson. You may also want to think about trying D ribose to help with your fatigue; if you haven't done so already.

Low Vitamin D is a common problem among people with Fibromyalgia. I take quite a bit every day and have no problem with my stomach. You should feel more energetic and it may help with your pain levels too. Take care.

I am on my 3rd prescription of 50,000 IU and I'm still low. The World Health org upped the recommended levels a few years ago and so pretty much everyone is low but not as low as we are.

I have not had any stomach problems but it hasn't helped any of my fibro symptoms either.

That's a pretty normal amount for a prescription supplementation.

When I first tested low and started taking a supplement, it did help my pain but only minimally. It wasn't like the pain went away, it felt more like my meds were working better. Not sure that makes sense but it was how it felt to me.

Never had a problem with my stomach and the supplements and I've been on 5000 a day for several years after getting back to normal, just so I can stay there.

Also low VitD here! My doc is having me take 5000 IU every day. She also said that sitting in direct sunlight for 5-10 minutes a day will help my body naturally produce Vit D. (Your body converts sunlight into vit D apparently or something like that??) She said this also helps with depression, being in the sun. But you don't want to do it for too long, just the 5-10 min. I don't always get outside and sit in my backyard like I should to do this. But I do feel like I get a boost of energy when I do.

Hope your Rx helps you!

I suspect that people that dont have the chronic stomach issues that I do probably do well with 50,000 units at once. If I get sick from a med it can make me mostly bedridden for weeks. So, you can see my concern here.
I already have an appt with my GI Dr tomorrow, so I will talk to her about it.

Hi~I've also had low Vit d levels, where I was prescribed 50,000 I.U.'s per week for 3 months. It helped somewhat.

Now I take 5,000 I.U.'s a day and I'm still at the lower end of the spectrum. Perhaps I'll increase it.

I'm a person with major stomach issues. But the Vit D doesn't bother my tummy at all.

good luck!

I had a low vitamin d count. It was 9 and it's supposed to be 30+. I was put on 20,000 units a week for a few months. It helps my fatigue SOOOOO much! I mean it is a night and day difference. The doctor told me that I could go to the OTC 2000 units a week, but I honestly love it so much that I take the OTC 5000 units a day. She has since tested my Vitamin D levels, and didn't say anything about me being too high, so I'm not that worried about it. It has been a big help to me. And it has not effected my stomach in any way. Hope it works for you too!

Hi Milily,

I also am Vit D Def and take 10,000 idu a day. I had no stomach issues but it sounds like your stomach maybe more sensitive than mine. If your afraid the 50,000 all at once will be too much see if you can break it down into a daily amount. I also have to take it in liquid eye dropper form because I do not absord the vit and minerals like I should. EXAMPLE...I was taking vit d 2000 idu tablet daily for 1 year and then tested for vit d and my level was 17. Now on 70,000 total a week and after 6 months we've got it up to 30. Good Luck

i had to do the same thing. i didnt have any issiues with the pills. I only had to do 1 full treatment and my D lvl is fine now. I didnt think it was a big deal. good luck.

Update - I did get sick from the Vit D. I took 5,000 units for 2 days and then 10,000 a day for 3 days and then I was sick from it. I have to call my Dr about it Monday.

Some of you had talked about liquid Vit D - is that prescription ? I wonder if that would be eaiser on my stomach.

I have been making a point of sitting out in the sun about 15 minutes a day - but I dont know how long that will last - I live in Michigan and it wont be long until it is too cold to do that and/or the gloomy sunless days start.

Any suggestIons?

Milly,

Thank you for bring this thread back to the front... I just found out my vitamin D was low yesterday... it was a 13. My doctor put me on 50,000 twice a week, I feel like that is definitely a little much considering everyones elses dosage, of course do not know what everyones levels were.

I have had the liquid Vit D before and had a perscription for it, not sure if that's the only way you can get it though.

I am nervous about taking my first dose as I tend to have horrible stomach problems. Though my doctor did tell me to start my next reflux meds first for two days before I take the vitamin D.

Good luck! I hope you find something that works for you and doesn't make you sick.

Glad you found out that your levels were low. But I'm sorry to hear that it did give you troubles with your stomach. :o( As others said, it didn't bother me either when I was low twice. I hope there's some way they can get you the vit d and spare you the stomach issues! Maybe you'll notice a difference in your pain or fatigue levels like some have said it did for them? Hopefully! :o) Cross your fingers and toes... :o)