Re: Multi-vitamins and vitamin D

[Guest guest]

Is it true we are not supposed to take vitamin D?

My doctor has me on vitamin D because my levels are LOW.

Diane Gracely

www.dianegracely.com

[Guest guest]

Since when was D contraindicated? It's B6 aka pyridoxine. D is fine

as far as I know. Anyone know different?

[Guest guest]

Dave,

Where did you get the idea Vitamin D is not good for people with CMT?

That's not true. A multi-Vitamin has 'balanced' amounts in it. If your doctor

recommends a multi-Vitamin, ask which one he/she suggests. (you can make a list

of all of them by going to your pharmacy and perusing the Vitamin section). Then

ask your doc which one is best.

You might want to read through this http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/vitamind/

When taking vitamins or supplements, the key is not to take 'megadoses' (meaning

more than suggested). An exception to this would be if your doctor found you

were deficient in a certain Vitamin and part of your therapy would be a

prescribed larger dose for awhile.

Vitamin D is also found in foods. That website has a list.

Gretchen

[Guest guest]

Yes ,

You are right. Vit. D is OK it is B6 to stay away from.

And Diane, if your doctor has found you to have low levels, he/she should

prescribe the correct amount/suggest diet changes, etc.

Gretchen

[Guest guest]

Why is Taking Vit. D not advisable for those with CMT?

Te-c

[Guest guest]

Tessie,

Vit. D is OK to take in a multivitamin or as a prescription supplement from your

doctor if your levels are low. Read through some of the earlier posts from

today.

Gretchen

[Guest guest]

Dave,

I have been taking 2000 mgs Vitamin D a day and have had no problems.

My blood test for Vitamin D showed it low is the reason for the high amount.

Kay

[Guest guest]

Hi Tessie 52,

I had brought the subject up because I had read something from a site saying it

was something to steer clear of:

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1173484-overview, down at the bottom,under

miscellaneous, special concerns.

Numerous folks on this site, more knowledgeable than me, have said this is not

true, there is nothing to worry about re: vitamin D.

Have a great day!

[Guest guest]

Hi Gretchen..........was this email directed at me? I don’t recall ever saying

that Vitamin D was not good for people with CMT.

I take a daily supplement of Vit. C and Vit. D.

Kindest regards,

Beckingham.......on the snowy beaches of Saugeen Shores (Port Elgin &

Southampton).

From: gfijig

Sent: Monday, January 17, 2011 12:55 PM

Subject: Re: Multi-vitamins and vitamin D

Dave,

Where did you get the idea Vitamin D is not good for people with CMT?

That's not true. A multi-Vitamin has 'balanced' amounts in it. If your doctor

recommends a multi-Vitamin, ask which one he/she suggests. (you can make a list

of all of them by going to your pharmacy and perusing the Vitamin section). Then

ask your doc which one is best.

You might want to read through this http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/vitamind/

When taking vitamins or supplements, the key is not to take 'megadoses' (meaning

more than suggested). An exception to this would be if your doctor found you

were deficient in a certain Vitamin and part of your therapy would be a

prescribed larger dose for awhile.

Vitamin D is also found in foods. That website has a list.

Gretchen

[Guest guest]

Hi Beckingham,

No, that post wasn't directed to you. We have several " Daves " here!

Gretchen