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Treated With Vitamin D Supplements, Hypothyroid, Not Absorbing Enough. Why Don't I Absorb ?

I've been treated with Vitamin D supplements for 6 mos., numbers for total 25-Hydroxy D went from 31, to 24, to <6.0 and now 114....first I wasn't absorbing enough and now after megadoses of Vitamin D I'm considered 'toxicity'...my Dr.'s just subscribed 2000 units daily....I'm concerned, I do have hypothyroidism and think that may have something to do with it...just don't want to accept 'just take 2000 units a day' and that should take care of it' for an answer...i.e., why don't I absorb Vitamin D and with megadoses, why now way over the limit....
Wed, 17 Jul 2013
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Thanks for choosing HCM
How old are you? Exposure to Sunlight is good source of Vit D. Vit D deficiency occurs when there are no stores. Vit D stores are to be re established in your case thats why so heavy doses are being given. It will be tapered once a week then once a month. These are not toxic doses so rest assured.
Hope this helps you
Take care
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Treated With Vitamin D Supplements, Hypothyroid, Not Absorbing Enough. Why Don't I Absorb ?

Hi Thanks for choosing HCM How old are you? Exposure to Sunlight is good source of Vit D. Vit D deficiency occurs when there are no stores. Vit D stores are to be re established in your case thats why so heavy doses are being given. It will be tapered once a week then once a month. These are not toxic doses so rest assured. Hope this helps you Take care