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Do you take Vitamin D for MS? If so, how much do you take?
My neurologist recommends taking 5000 IU of vitamin D for my MS. How much do you take and do you feel it helps?
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Yes I do take vitamin D 50000 two times a week.
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So are you saying taking 5,000 iu of Vit. D3 Daily is good for M.S. ? I take 2,000 IU daily–I must be taking to low of a dose ?
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Hi Debby,
Yes, the research shows that there are more cases of people with multiple sclerosis in areas that don’t receive as much sun. So it is considered to be of benefit to those with MS to add Vitamin D. Since it is the vitamin we receive from the sun. 5000 IU daily is a common recommendation from neurologists. ?
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Hi Tonia,
Are you taking 50,000 IU twice a week or 5000 IU? The recommendation by most neurologists is 5000 IU per day. You can overdo vitamin D and if you do take to much it can be bad on your kidneys. You should definitely check with your Doctor on what is right for you.
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I have a question…If indeed it is true that the lack of vitamin D ( sunlight ) was the cause of getting MS in the first place, as some experts believe….Why do we need to take it now that we have it? our ( MS. ) Isn’t this a tad like the Idiom of ” shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted. ” The damage ha already been done…
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Good question, Jackie. From what I have read, there is evidence that people with MS that have adequate Vitamin D levels have lessened their MS symptoms. Also, there is s possibility of slowing progression.
They are still researching these claims. Do you Jackie, Tonia and Debby feel better taking Vit D? I do, I feel it helps my energy and my symptoms, if I stay consistent taking it. ?
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I’ve taken 5,000 units a day for years. I have no idea whether it makes me feel any better but my bloodwork shows my D levels are good.
Ed
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Ed, I guess the only way for you to find out if it makes you ” feel any better ” is to stop taking it for a while…then you will have your answer…If everyone is happy with your bloodwork, it must be doing some magic…
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Jackie,
I’ll just keep taking it. It’s inexpensive and easy to take once a day.
Ed
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Guess the jury is still out, re, the ” role of vitamin D in myelin repair..” as to whether it is worth taking it AFTER one gets MS…link…
http://www.verywellhealth.com/dietary-supplements-may-help-repair-myelin-4156580
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Thanks for sharing the link Jackie. It was interesting, and I agree with you we don’t know if the damage is done and irreversible. But, I will keep taking the vitamin D because maybe it will help and I do feel better on it.
Have you tried any other supplements?
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I take 4000 mcgm of D3 sublingually. Am a Nutritionist with MS and write medical books.my author name is Trisha O’Connor / publisher Amazon.
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