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Originally Posted by tippyclubb
This is exactly what's happening to me now and I did do research today after reading this thread. I'm always fatigue due to hypo thyroid, but now even more. I never get headaches but I do now. When getting up in the morning I have more aches and pains which is also unusual for me.
After reading about potential toxicity of D3 supplements and side effects I'm done with it. Kidney and liver damage. Really? I will risk getting D3 naturally in the sunshine.
I will also include more Salmon, Mackerel, and Sardines which are high in D3. I eat them now but not enough according to the guidelines of twice a week.
What makes this ironic for me is normally I never take any type of pills unless researching it first. I try to get everything I need through food. When my endocrinologist told me to take D3 I just thought it would ok because it was a vitamin. Wrong.
Senior thanks for starting this thread. It will keep me on my toes and never get relaxed and trust doctors again. I must always do research to know what's going in my body.
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You are certainly welcome. I've been taking it since before the holidays, yet getting progressively stiffer.......chalking it up to our very cold temperatures, etc. I've stopped taking mine, since after a fair trial, it really isn't helping the morning stiffness and inflammation/pain of arthritis; if anything, it feels worse. I shall see. This winter just past up here was "the winter from hell".
For the record: More on Vit. D3 from Sheep's wool lanolin............
From WEB MD:
User Reviews & Ratings - Cholecalciferol Vitamin D3 Oral
Comment:
""Last year my Internist directed me to take 4000 IU of Vit D due to a test deficiency. After 6 mo. of thaking the 4000 IU from an oil based capsule,(Carlson brand) another test showed a continued deficiency and told me to increase it to "at least 6000 IU." I bought a product: Life Extension (brand) Vit D3 7000 IU "special purpose formula" of cholecalciferol and have taken it xs 5 wks. ""
""Now having weakness,general malaise, bilateral upper arm muscle pain, increased joint pain hands, shoulders, knees, hips, fatigue of hip/buttock area, flu like sxs, brain fog, and metallic taste in mouth. Called the company and their counselor advised me to D/C use. (discontinue use)""
""Live in Pacific NW with record cloudy/cold season this year. 67 yo female with hypothyroid and no gall bladder. Advice to normalize vit d level economically which was 27 5 wks ago???""
CHOLECALCIFEROL VITAMIN D3 ORAL SIDE EFFECTS
Vitamin D at normal doses usually has no side effects. If you have any unusual effects, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
If your doctor has directed you to take this medication, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Too much vitamin D can cause harmful high calcium levels. Tell your doctor right away if any of these signs of high vitamin D/calcium levels occur: nausea/vomiting, constipation, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, mental/mood changes, unusual tiredness.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash; itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
In the US -
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
Vegan Vitamin D3 Was My Answer
by: Anonymous
""I had swollen lymph nodes happen when I started supplementing with Vitamin D [D3]. The glands in my neck swelled up and I had ear pain too.""
""Then I discovered the connection. Most Vitamin D [in the better absorbed D3 form] is sourced from lanolin, to which I am sensitive. Lanolin is derived from sheep's wool. ""
""I couldn't take the D2 form of vitamin D as it upset my stomach terribly. Vitashine has just come out with a vegetable sourced form of D3. One capsule is 5000IU. I've taken one a day for nearly two weeks and am starting to feel a big difference. And the major plus is that I had none of the reactive/swelling symptoms.""
""If you've ever gotten a rash from a wool sweater or carpet, or have had a bad reaction to skin cream, lanolin may be the culprit and could be causing your symptoms. For me, paying a bit extra to make sure I get the D3 I need without the allergic reaction is definitely worth it. Hope this helps. ""