Morax wrote:
So I found out now for the 2nd check-up in a row that I am now fairly vitamin-D deficient. The blood test in the states uses a scale of 30-100 IUs. Last year I was 13/100, started taking a 2,000 IU supplement, and one year later it's still only 20/100 (pretty bad).
I've actually noticed fatigue and as part of that many things like work and exercise has been tough. From this community's perspective, that also includes starting to become completely incapable of playing 1v1 as well as I did before. I've noticed myself having a lot of trouble keeping up mid-to-late game because concentration is tough.
Anyone ever experience this and know how to fix it? There are like not natural food sources, I get outside for at least 30 mins a day, and the supplement... Maybe there is something else in the mix.
It sucks and I'm trying to find a real solution.
Thanks in advance to anyone that can help. If you have heard from your doc or anyone that your vit D may be low, TAKE IT VERY SERIOUSLY. It doesn't get a huge attention like cancer (not trying to be funny) but it will make life miserable if left unchecked.
Have you discussed the above with your GP? Several of the above doesn't make sense to me. (Also, i'm certain that your blood work Vit-D came with ng/ml ranges and not IU's, otherwise even with a 100IU you would basically be boneless chicken)
First of, fatigue is not a symptom of vitamin D deficiency. The immediate concern is bone health and in the long term, with severe vitamin D deficiency, you can see some muscle weakness. Without seeing you I cant be sure but i'm 99% certain that you have not developed severe bone manifestations with your previous or current vitamin D levels. It is surprisingly difficult to get severe symptoms from vitamin D deficiency in the western world. Which brings me to the second point, your vitamin D levels are not alarmingly low, have a guideline:
"The majority of healthy adults with vitamin D deficiency (serum 25[OH]D <20 ng/mL but >10 ng/mL) do not require any additional evaluation. Patients with serum 25(OH)D levels <10 ng/mL are at risk for developing osteomalacia. In such patients, we measure serum calcium, phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, parathyroid hormone, electrolytes, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, and tissue transglutaminase antibodies (to assess for celiac disease). Radiographs are necessary in certain settings, such as the presence of bone pain. "
There is some discussion on what is the best vitamin D level, but in general a level of 13 warrants supplementation if your a high risk person (e.g. a black elderly frail woman). Your new level of 20 is perfectly adequate.
The conclusion is that vitamin D (and diet in general) is almost certainly not the reason for your fatigue. It is impossible for me to diagnose you without actually seeing you as there are a myriad of possibilities. If you feel that it severely interferes with your daily activities then go see a doc. The only other advice that I can give you is the advice I even give to cancer patients because it helps mostly everyone: get your lifestyle in order.
Take care in getting a routine that involves regular scheduled 6-8 hours of sleep, moderate to heavy exercise three or more times a week ( start weightlifting, lookup starting strength) and if your overweight (and don't have cancer) than losing weight through caloric restriction is a good idea. All of this might seem like a cop-out, but even if your doc finds a possible other underlying diagnosis, these will help you a lot with fatigue.Statistics: Posted by drdeath — 03 Aug 2015, 04:44
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