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Add me tithe Vit D deficient pool. Last test was in 20s. Even om 50,000 IU/week I oNly got to 30 something. I also seem to not tan anymore too. Something I posted elsewhere about and more than a few Hypermobility types had the same thing. I used to get a tan as a kid. I am pasty white, but with enough time in the sun I tanned evenly. Now, even without sunblock, I only get a little tan on my arms. Not a drop of color on my legs. Only turn redder in my face, but don’t tan. And for the amount of time I have spent in direct sun, even in water, I barely get any color as it is. It is WEIRD. it is like my ody no longer processes sunshine except to give me a migraine and make me super sleepy. I am 36 now, but remember getting great color (for a Nordic bred girl anyway) in HS. As a younger adlt I got farmers tans easily too. Now, not so much.
I have low vit D.(11) vit d suppliments not raising levels. low potassium. high cortisol. high calcium. Mthfr hetro. I was researching addisons and cushings. Do u think it they may related to your theory. I also have IIH, cranial settling, chiari typ 1 8mm. any comments welcome. donna in michigan.
I have low vit D.(11) vit d suppliments not raising levels. low potassium. high cortisol. high calcium. Mthfr hetro. I was researching addisons and cushings. Do u think it they may related to your theory. I also have IIH, cranial settling, chiari typ 1 8mm. any comments welcome. donna in michigan.
Yes, I remember looking into these (addisons and cushings) with some confusion, the problem was that my test results leaned towards the one condition but my physical appearance was that of the other condition! hmm odd!
Regards
Barbara
(UK)
My Vit D was 18.6 in November and with around 20,000IU almost every day, it’s up to 63! My Dr. said I can go down to 10,000IU now 🙂
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