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    Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
    5/15/2009 6:50:11 PM

    Reviewer: melanie, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    i was tested at having a level of 7 for my vitamin d. so my doctor started me out at 1000mg a day. i felt so bad i could not move. so he dropped it down to 4oomg daily. i am hurting so bad still i can hardly move and i am extremely sensitive to sunlight now. has anyone else experienced that? i am taking dry vitamin d 3. HELP???

    Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
    4/28/2009 5:53:08 AM

    Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    I am 39yrs (not40 yet lol) i just started vit d my level was 7.I am expierencing everything everyone else is.My Bones ache for 2 days after.I feel that is what i need maybe its working.But i am feeling better,I don't sleep all the time.I have a bit more energy.So i am satisfied with this overall.

    Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
    4/18/2009 8:10:08 PM

    Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 2

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I have had a rash on my arms, legs and back since Ibegan 50,000 once a week. Occasional sharp pains in my right side that go through to my back. The pains in my muscles and soft tissue has emproved, but the price has been too high. I feel like an ichy lepper.

    Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
    4/12/2009 5:00:30 AM

    Reviewer: stephnied, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I have just started taking vit.d 1.25mg softgel. For several weeks my hips and legs have ached almost constantly. My dr. has prescribed naproxen also. So far I have taken two vitamind d doses, and been using naproxen for two weeks. I make sure that I take them with food and water, and at the same time. 2x a day with naproxen, and 2x a week with vit.d. I have noticed my energy levels up, sinc ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Vitamin D Deficiency
    4/11/2009 10:38:12 PM

    Reviewer: angelaj, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I've just started this medication 50,000iu 2x per week. I've taken 4 pills and the only thing I have noticed is today I am experiencing pain on my right side (kidney). I'm wondering if this is a side effect of the medication. I'm also diabetic and take thyroid medication. Can any one advise.

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