I do, as do 85% of the tested population in my region. The Vit D sun exposure vs. skin cancer protection is a tricky one. Not sure there is any one formula that is right for everyone. I don't worry about it too much, wear sunscreen as I see fit to prevent sunburns, and take a good vit D supplement. My big thing is avoiding the cheap, toxic sunscreen ingredients, they can do more harm than good. Here' a good reference if you are at all interested: http://www.ewg.org/2014sunscreen/best-sunscreens/best-beach-sport-sunscreens/

I do. Just had annual blood work done and my Vitamin D level was only 13, so my doctor put me on a restore cycle of 50,000 IU per week for 8 weeks. Then I have to go back and get my blood tested again to see if it's come up.

thank you I've been on supplements since March with no changes. I was hoping my symptoms of IIH would be gone with getting rid of the Nasonex but the double vision is back and the whooshing in my ear started back this am.....:( headache seems to still gone for the moment but I don't know for how long since other symptoms are coming back.....there is a reason for this syndrome and I won't stop until I figure this out for myself. I'm just so tired of being tired.
Thank you again for the article. Aim

There are a few old threads on this before if you want any back history.

But from my point of view: Vit D deficiency is linked to IIH, but Vit D deficiency is linked to pretty much everything because we just never knew we were pretty much all deficient. (unless you live in a sunshine state and enjoy the outdoors). Raising it up to normal has several general health benefits, but because the deficiency is across the population i dont feel its correction will effect IIH - just my gut feeling.

However my Dad who is 67 also separately noticed he was vit D deficient (and doesnt have IIH) did say that getting his levels up to normal did wonders for his sort term memory - so that might be worth considering for other benefits.

Thank you Keren, I hope so, just the other day I got the orange juice out of the fridge and tried to pour it on a paper plate........duh!!! some days I just don't know what the h--- is wrong with me :(

Well i dont know if in the case of IIH'ers any restorative effects from increasing vit D will be strong enough to overcome the IIH memory effects??????...

I am sure there are physical cognitive effects due to pressure on the brain. Then there are the physiological effects of trying to process thoughts through pain. Then there is also known cognitive slowing from drugs such as topamax. Its no wonder we can end up pouring juice onto a plate instead of a cup, or staring into the fridge having forgotten what we opened the door for.

Vit D MIGHT help you, but all those symptoms of mine were a lot worse when my pressure was high and my pain levels were constantly over 6/10. I havent come off the topamax or taken any vit D and my cognitive processes are a million times better then what they were. BUT we are all different and maybe if I had taken vit D, the process of lowering my pressure and improving my cognitive ability might have been faster for me??? its all trial and error.

Its a winding road Aim, but every step helps. Xx

Keren thank you :) it does seem like an endless road; I work tomorrow and I am nervous. 12 hour shift with another hour and a half of drive time. I just pray my day will be easy and light and no significant events....no ventilators or other problems.

Have a good night, Aim

Goodness, a 12 hour shift is crazy - I do have an hours drive each way but i am much much better then i was and i have still had enough at the end of my 7 and 1/2 hour shift - and mine is light office work sat quietly a a desk. Definitely thinking of you today! Big hugs!!

hi Keren, it ended up being crazy since I am the only RT on shift. I didn't get to eat lunch or dinner; I worked over until 8pm; Just glad its over. I hope you had a great night. I am really tired. Goodnight friend :) blessings and happy thought sent to you. Aim