https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:58:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-tested-for-vitamin-d-deficiency#post-491676 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:56:48 +0000 Jenn23 491676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another interesting tidbit in the article I read was that the darker your skin, the more sun (UVB) you need . For somebody fair like me, it said I only need about 30 min per day, but somebody with darker skin would need a few hours, so more likely to be deficient! Something to consider...</p> <p><a href="http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-10-26/news/ct-x-1026-health-briefs-20111026_1_vitamin-d-deficiency-skin-sun-exposure" rel="nofollow">http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-10-26/news/ct-x-1026-health-briefs-20111026_1_vitamin-d-deficiency-skin-sun-exposure</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-tested-for-vitamin-d-deficiency#post-491666 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:53:20 +0000 Andrea 491666@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: you should start feeling better soon. I knew I was deficient last year because I had extreme fatigue even after a full night's sleep. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-tested-for-vitamin-d-deficiency#post-491659 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:51:27 +0000 lawbee11 491659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! Mine was a little low so my doctor prescribed a supplement. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-tested-for-vitamin-d-deficiency#post-491658 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:51:24 +0000 mrbee 491658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jenn23: Thanks, sounds promising!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-tested-for-vitamin-d-deficiency#post-491649 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:48:11 +0000 Jenn23 491649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: Forgot to say that my co-worker said within a few weeks her tiredness/fatigue went away and she felt much better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-tested-for-vitamin-d-deficiency#post-491647 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:47:36 +0000 Jenn23 491647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't. A friend at work was tested and was pretty low. She's gotten her number up to over 40 now (was about 15 before) by taking supplements and tanning a few days a week. She said the risks of tanning (skin cancer) are worth it for her to get Vit D back up into normal range. She says she feels better than ever. Interestingly enough, I did research and it said 75% of Americans are deficient and milk, for example, doesn't have nearly enough Vit D to help most people get enough. I think one cup of milk had like 200IUs and you ideally should get a few thousand IUs a day. Something along those lines...I plan to get tested next time I need to see my doctor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-tested-for-vitamin-d-deficiency#post-491619 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:39:47 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 491619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think I've ever been tested. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-tested-for-vitamin-d-deficiency#post-491414 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:47:15 +0000 ladyfingers 491414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I was tested at the beginning of the pregnancy and have been taking 4000 IU each day. Hasn't done much for fatigue, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-tested-for-vitamin-d-deficiency#post-491398 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:44:03 +0000 mrs. bird 491398@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yup, but i'm good =) i do have a serious B12 deficiency that is almost under control, now that i just have monthly injections of it. so much better than when i had to do them weekly! it's amazing how much better you feel once you're getting all the vitamins your body needs! today i feel awful (tired, kinda grumpy, and my hands and lips feel fuzzy), but i know tonight i'll do my injection and tomorrow i'll feel AWESOME </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-tested-for-vitamin-d-deficiency#post-491390 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:41:35 +0000 Alivoo01 491390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tororojo: hahaha! I love that you're also accounting for the natural Vitamin D from the sun while driving!</p> <p>I don't think I've ever been tested for this deficiency! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-tested-for-vitamin-d-deficiency#post-491357 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:34:15 +0000 tororojo 491357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know if I've ever been tested! But I drink tons of milk and a cup of OJ each day. And my car windows aren't tinted so I always feel like I get too much sun when driving. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-tested-for-vitamin-d-deficiency#post-491356 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:34:07 +0000 MrsCastro 491356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I found out early last year i was very deficient in Vitamin D...i think i was at 18 or 19...i was placed on a Vitamin D2 mega dose 50,000units once a week for 12 weeks...levels came back up to normal after that time and i still have to take a vitamin D3 supplenment.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-tested-for-vitamin-d-deficiency#post-491353 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:33:03 +0000 Modern Daisy 491353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup! When my Doctor did the pregnancy blood test he also tested for vitamin D and it turns out I was low. I hadn't eaten anything that day yet though so I wasn't too alarmed, but I did start taking the supplements immediately. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-tested-for-vitamin-d-deficiency#post-491352 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:32:40 +0000 BelugaBean 491352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wasn't specifically tested for it but I was told I was very deficient in Vitamin D based on my blood work when I was 9 weeks pregnant. My doctor had me taking 4000 IU a day throughout my entire pregnancy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-tested-for-vitamin-d-deficiency#post-491350 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:32:09 +0000 MaisyMay 491350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't but our pediatrician just told us yesterday to make sure to be giving LO vitamin D drops since she's EBF. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-tested-for-vitamin-d-deficiency#post-491345 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:29:26 +0000 mrbee 491345@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just got tested and my Vitamin D level is a 26.5... according to the email I got with my results, my levels are supposed to be 32.0-100.0 ng/mL.</p> <p>This could help explain my feelings of tiredness/fatigue, although I always figured that was just b/c of the kids. Anyway on my doctor's recommendation, I'm starting Vitamin D supplements asap (and will eat more foods rich in Vitamin D and try to get more sunlight, though that's hard in this weather).</p> <p>From what I understand, it's pretty common to become deficient in Vitamin D... especially since I'm not outside in the sun that much and don't drink much milk or OJ:<br /> <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/27/health/27brod.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/27/health/27brod.html</a></p> <p>Hopefully the supplements help! I read that it can take 6-12 months to fully recover from a Vitamin D deficiency... man what I would give to have more energy!</p> <p>Have you been tested for Vitamin D deficiency? </p>