Comments on: Vitamin D results are in

By: Patti Earhart

Patti Earhart — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:23:15 +0000

I had my Vitamin D level checked by the integrative medicine doc who sees the cancer patients at the Scripps Institute for Integrative Medicine in La Jolla,CA. It was right after I was diagnosed with MCL in July, 2008. I was below normal and he advised me to start taking 2000 IU of D3. I was shocked. I have lived in San Diego since I was 14 and always had a tan BUT when we started hearing about skin cancer I always used sunscreen and wore a visor outside. I have been a full time RVer since 2006 spending time outside quite a bit and swimming whenever possible. I was dismayed to learn I was deficient in the sunshine vitamin. I have take 2000 IU ever since and only use sunscreen when I will be exposed to a lot of sun.

By: Marc

Marc — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:52:17 +0000

Yeah, I haven’t had my vitamin D levels checked either, in at least 8 years, and I never would have even thought of it, if my oncologist hadn’t mentioned it.

I just hope the reason we are low is because of a lack of sun, or proper diet, rather than the possibility our bodies don’t metabolize it like healthy people.

By: Marc

Marc — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:26:02 +0000

9.8! WOW, you really need to start spending a lot more time outside.

By: Susan C

Susan C — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:29:44 +0000

PS I found the deficiency through my GP. Even though I test my blood every month at City of Hope, they never looked at the D level.

By: Susan C

Susan C — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:28:43 +0000

When I saw the headline, I thought for sure you’d report that your levels were through the roof. Really surprised to read that you’re borderline. I just found out that I’m woefully deficient – 9.8. I’m on the prescribed mega-dose for a few weeks to pump it up.

By: Mike F.

Mike F. — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:57:40 +0000

Marc,

I am surprised that your Vitamin D levels were not checked much sooner in your journey with MCL, but maybe this was done but I missed the previous report. As you know, the best way to boost Vitamin D naturally is through sun exposure but the supplements are added insurance. Don’t totally despair about pharmaceutical and vitamin manufacturers. No matter what, there is always a time to take the “medicine” with a grateful heart.