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Graves-Basedow disease is a medical disorder that may manifest several different conditions including hyperthyroidism (over activity of thyroid hormone production), infiltrative exophthalmos (protruberance of one or both eyes and associated problems) and infiltrative dermopathy (a skin condition usually of the lower extremities). This disorder is the most common cause of...

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Endo told me to take Vit D

littlemart
littlemart
I was tested and found low levels of Vit D. But.... every time I take one I end up with a stomach ache. Anyone else??
mmztcass
mmztcass
Which kind of a vitamin D is it? D2 or D3? If you could list the ingredients (the inactive ones) that are with the vitamin D, it would help as maybe something in there could be bothering you.

More comments to follow when I hear back from you.

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littlemart
littlemart
These are D3. Other ingredients are soybean oil, gelatin, glycerin and corn oil. Gluten free. Does that help? Thanks
dairytech
dairytech
Its very common for Graves patients to have a low Vit D level. What dosage are you taking?
mmztcass
mmztcass
I take liquid dropper vitamin D3 that contains olive oil in it and nothing else.

Yes, as Kathy says, what dosage are you on?

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