The “D” Factor Is A Severe Lack Of Vitamin D

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Vitamin D Factor

 

I went back to my internist today to find out the results of my tests.

 

Even though not all of the tests have been completed (the lab forgot to do some!) 

 

I found out that while I have slightly elevated sugars I do NOT have diabetes (that’s the one I was most concerned about — my father had it). 

 

It’s a situation that has to be monitored carefully. I am very careful with my sugar intake, though, and I am slim, so hopefully, this will not become a problem in the future. 

Taking Better Care Of My Health

I should exercise more, but my pain prevents me from doing so.

 

Perhaps I should go swimming. I might be able to do that without pain. Besides, I really love swimming.

I do, however, have extremely low levels of Vitamin D and am now on a pill regimen to up the intake. The Vitamin D deficiency is important because it may — and I stress MAY — be at least partly behind my chronic pain. 

 

Ironically, because I don’t lie out in the sun, and I use strong sunblock when I do because I burn easily, is keeping me from getting enough Vitamin D. 

So the temporary high-dose pill regimen (twice weekly) is my best bet right now. 

 Vitamin D Deficiency Is Common

After surfing the internet it turns out that many Americans have a Vitamin D deficiency.

I was also quite low in Vitamin B12 levels and will be taking daily supplements. The pain is still strong most days. 

 

I even struggle to walk from my car to my apartment bill because it’s on a small incline — it should be easily walkable but it’s a struggle right now. I feel like I’m about 80 years old. Hopefully, this pill regimen will help.

I go back to the internist in six weeks.

 

The dental appointment went well. I still need to have some broken back teeth fixed but will have to wait for that. 

 

I also plan to go to an eye doctor for an exam. I might as well do it all when I have the chance. 

 

You may also want to read Making Healthy Choices and The Waiting Game. 

 

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