Guest guest Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Hello everyone, hope everyone is well. I saw a new rheumatologist last week and I just got the results of my labs/x-rays. They told me yes, I have RA but that I also have extremely low vitamin D levels. Their concern is that my bones are weak and with the combination of RA, the bones in my joints are at an increased risk. They can't do anything about the damage that is already done, but to help my bones stronger so the RA doesn't damage my joints at a faster rate. They want me to take a special vitamin D beta medication which is stronger and more concentrated then any vitamin D supplement I can get over the counter. I am 30, but they want me to start to get bone scans when I hit 40. I drink milk everday, I love cheese...I thought I was getting enough vitamin D through my diet, but I guess that is not the case. I asked them if this is herditary (my grandma has osteoprosis and takes foxamax); but he said no. My question is if anyone else has ever been told this by their rheumatologist? Is anyone taking a speical vitamin D medication to help make my joints/bones stronger so the RA doesn't damange at a faster rate? This is the first time I heard anything about Vitamin D levels related to my RA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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