Vitimin D, can it have this effect?

[SistersofPercy]

We had a discussion over on AIBU last week about being pale and someone mentioned vitamin D if you don't get in the sun much. Now, I don't go out a great deal it has to be said and if I do I avoid sunlight.

I have Hypermobility and scoliosis so take 30/500 codeine, Diazepam and Nortryptilene daily for this. It's tended to leave me pretty lifeless as well as the painkillers affecting my bowels (TMI, apologies)

Anyway, just over a week ago I started to take vitamin D supplements. This week my bowels are as normal and regular as they were before the painkillers, my joints are a lot less clicky and I have double the energy. I've been in the garden all morning, pottering and moving plants around etc, something I've put off for the last 4 months because I didn't have the energy.

Whats going on here? Have I found something I was lacking with the Vit D or am I just having a good week lol

Hi I've been reading threads on here about vitamin D deficiency, as I went to the GP for a check up on my heart (it's always fast!) Blood tests showed my Vitamin D levels were at 16, so he has given me 15 capsules of 20,0000 iu. I then have to go back in 4 weeks for a blood test to check my calcium levels. The box states 1 pill to be taken twice a week. I have GAD so have stupidly read up on vitamin D toxicity and then wondered about my dose, would you also read that to mean, for instance, take 1 on a Monday and 1 on a Thursday? I am worried I'm not taking them correctly (although I can't see how else to take it! If it were 2 together it would say to take 2 tablets once a week!) I'm not sure why I'm posting really!!!! I guess I just wanted reassurance that this is all ok. Thanks for any help

@booboo24 I would speak to a pharmacist to get clarity on dosage/how to take the meds. If you have a good one they will answer all your questions.