I have been reading an older thread on Vitamin D deficiency since I went to my GP about possibly starting perimenopause (aches, joint pains, dizziness, poor concentration, sleep issues). My FSH is high but not enough to clearly indicate menopause, and vitamin D levels were low (39 six months ago) so I was prescribed 800iu D3 per day.
However, I still have the same symptoms, along with back and joint pains, weak hands, and assorted other problems. I saw an osteopath who said I 'fit the profile for fibromyalgia' but I don't have the exhaustion that seems to accompany it - fibromyalgia sounds more severe than what I am experiencing. I mean, I'm knackered, but I have a 7 month old daughter - I am able to get out of bed and look after her (until my back 'goes', anyway).
There are lots of other symptoms too (including clumsiness, stiff neck, tension/sinus headaches, plantar fasciitis) so I need to go back to my GP.
Should I be asking for more blood tests and if so, what? Should I be taking a higher concentration of D3?
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Joint pain, poor sleep, clumsiness - vitamin D deficiency?
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KittyB52 · 15/10/2017 20:30
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