osteoarthritis and vitamin d

For almost 2 years, I have been, and continue to be, treated for Fibro, Osteoarthritis, Senile Osteoporosis (daily injection of Forteo), high blood pressure and low/none vitamin D, and periods of low white cells. Was checked for the usual, RA, Lupus etc. Nothing showed up. Previous health-worked fulltime around 50 hours a week or more, constantly going and doing, did many family dinners, active runner, won divisional 5k first place and masters and weight trained. BMI is around 20.

I recently had my vitamin D checked after having dizziness and problems with balance, I also have weakness in my right arm and leg. How long do you think it will take for these problems to go away? I've seen a neurologist who believes I definitely don't have MS btw. My vitamin D was 6ng/ml!!

I am not sure about B12 and magnesium in tissue level. But, my Vit. D was 15-25 nmol/L, I was on Vitamin D supplement and sunbath and afterward my Vit. D level became 125 nmol/L. I am suspected OA, but it seems unlikely with the high level of Vit, D and Calcium.

Menopause or menopause like condition caused by PCOD is often associated with Vit D and calcium disturbances and hormonal disturbances causing multiple joint pain. Since I cannot examine you and know other related conditions you may be having, nor is a detailed history possible on net, I have listed the various possibilities that should be looked into. Please consult your PCP to run tests and examination to clinch a diagnosis. Take care!

What are your Vitamin D levels? I have Hashi/hypo and have problems maintaining my D due to this disease. Other vitamins deplete as well. I get those cramps if my D drops below 50. I sometimes get tingling in my legs, but that's par for the course, I guess. Also, what are your thyroid levels? Your FT4, FT3 and TSH?

My doctor said cirrhosis can cause vitamin D depletion. So, this would be a link to cirrhosis and osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. I only gave osteopenia with regard to osteoporosis but also have osteoarthritis everywhere. I'd ask to have your levels checked before adding in a supplement though.

Low level Vitamin D can mean several things - including problems with the parathyroid glands, malabsorption, among other things. Take the Vitamin D dosage that your doctor recommends. You may need to see an endocrinologist who can determine if your low Vit. D levels are due to parathyroid problems.

Generalized spondylitis of the spine causing pinched nerves is another possibility. Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 deficiency should also be looked at. I have enumerated the possibilities that come to my mind right now. It is difficult to comment beyond this at this stage. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!

Hello The symptoms you have mentioned are suggesting excess of Vitamin D or calcium.The cut off level for toxicity of vitamin D level in blood differs according to different studies.The US endocrine society says that it is >150 ng/ml while Institute of medicine say it is >50 ng/ml. In the presence of symptoms I consider this value of 94 as toxic level. I would suggest you to get serum calcium,phosphorus and urinary calcium done.

My Endo called with my lab results today. Vitamin D was 15 and he said it should be at least 35. Also, my thyroid TSH was off again. I bought 1000mg liquid Vitamin D on the way home today, plus a Calcium/Magnesium suppliment (whole food source). I really hope it works, I'm so tired of being tired! Thank you again, good advice!!

I am in lots of stress for four months because of misdiagnosis of three orthopedic doctor on say osteoarthritis, second say rhumetoidarthritis and third say nothing but muscle pain and give me steroid. On 12th august I consult neurologist after checking he say there is no neurological problem. Mam I want to know what is the problem with me now?

Replace magnesium supplements with K2 MK-7 (far more important co-factor for Vitamin D3). Magnesium will rise on its own as your Vitamin D levels rise (and I suspect other vitamins will too). As for Iron... to my knowledge, Iron helps carry oxygen in the blood which in turn oxygenates the cells and body in general. This is a good thing since it heavily impacts the immune system in a positive way (numerous bacteria - such as gram negative ones - cannot survive in oxygenated environment at all...

Vitamin D is the new "it" vitamin and more media exposure is coming out on the health problems linked to a vitamin D deficiency. More doctors are now also testing for it. At your age, doctors should routinely test for a vitamin D deficiency as your skin is now converting less vitamin D from sunlight. For the past 80 years it was believed that vitamin D3 was only important to the body for regulating calcium and protecting the bones.

3 balanced ratio (2 parts calcium to 3 parts magnesium), has shown bone density increase by up to 11% in 9 months. Vitamin D maintains blood calcium and is an essential vitamin for good bone health. Controlled trials have also shown that 400 - 600 IU's of vitamin E can be helpful in the treatment of osteoarthritis. Narclepsia is rare and linked to various genes. However, this condition is also linked to GlaxoSmithKline's swine flu vaccine Pandemrix.

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My Vitamin D level was 23 and my doctor suggested taking 1000IU of Vitamin D a day. When he rechecked my levels my D level moved up to 30. He stated that he would like to see my levels higher, but oh well. After some reading, I increased my Vitamin D to 5000IU 3x a week or 15000IU a week. This increased my vitamin D level to 40. I now as taking 5000IU a day/35000 a week. I have been so week and unable to do small tasks for years now. I just am wishing to have the old me back.

Apart from fibromyalgia multiple joint pain with cold hands and finger tips is seen in hypothyroidism, low Vitamin D levels, Low Vit B12 levels, anemia, and Hasimotos thyroiditis. Gout (can sometimes cause multiple joint pain), rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, electrolyte disturbance particularly those involving calcium and magnesium, parathyroid gland problems, chondrocalcinosis and chronic fatigue syndrome can also cause multiple joint pain.

Are you taking any vitamin supplements like vitamin D or calcium? Vitamin D makes your muscles feel better, I take 1000 units a day of it and it helps immensely with the muscle pains. A good thing to do for your knee is doing some simple exercises. When your sitting down, pull your legs up and flex your thigh muscles, this will help strengthen the muscles around your knee.

I asked for a bone densitiy test and the doctor said to give it another year, when I'm 49, because they don't normally do them till you're 50. He said the fact that I'm already low in vitamin D would show up and I should try to up my intake of my D levels first. I'm going to PT and she's helping me work on my psture, doing strengthening exercises and stretches. Hopefully, all that will help. Thanks for responding.

Ever since I was little I've had the same range of motion as a person who is around the age of 60. I've tried stretching, but if I stop for 2 weeks I'm right back to where I've started. Currently if I try to touch my toes, I get half way down my calf, but it hurts a lot to try. Every day feels like I just did an intense workout the day before. I've been tested for rheuma, but that was negative. Most of my pain is around the neck. I stretch it out about every ten minutes.

Apart from fibromyalgia multiple joint pain is seen in hypothyroidism, low Vitamin D levels, Low Vit B12 levels, anemia, Hasimotos thyroiditis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, SLE, electrolyte disturbance particularly those involving calcium and magnesium, parathyroid gland problems, chondrocalcinosis and chronic fatigue syndrome.

I mentioned this to my MD at my annual physical and she felt that it was probably osteoarthritis (mainly due to the fact that there was no redness around the joints). She didn't order any kind of tests to confirm this diagnosis. I've also started to notice some tenderness in my elbow joints when resting my elbows on a table, and my knee joints have been a bit stiff and sore after using my exercise bike.

Menopause or menopause like condition caused by PCOD is often associated with Vit D, calcium and hormonal disturbances and this causes multiple joint pain. Please talk to your doctor regarding these and get yourself examined accordingly. Hope this helps. Take care! The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you.

i have seen an rheumatologist and she said she could not find anything, i also have had a bone scan and nothing has come up. the rheumatologist said that my vitamin D was low and i need vitamin D injection an that might help. apart from that they dont know what is causing it. i suffere from chrons and i have had that for over 10 years and never had joint pains with that so it cant be related to that. can you help and tell me what i can do please.

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