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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!

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..

@tororojo: hahaha! I love that you're also accounting for the natural Vitamin D from the sun while driving!

I don't think I've ever been tested for this deficiency!

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.

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.

@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.