Do you think I should stop my vitamin and have bloods redone in 3months then see what y level is without the supplement before deciding on supplement dose? X
Hi LisaLou,
Karen is in Australia at present on holiday and staying with me from next week. Your GP is right, 284 is too high and stopping it and re-testing in 3 months is the right thing to do. Karen did find that it took quite a long time for her levels to drop though. You should be aiming for between 125-150n/mol. Too much can cause toxicity.
As for your son check with your GP. My understanding is that dosing with up to 1000iu a day for a child in the winter months is appropriate but I am not a Dr!!! Ask if in doubt and trust their advice.
I’ll let Karen know your concerns when I see her on Sunday and I am sure she will reply when she returns to the UK but it won’t be before then as I won’t let her near the Boards I’m afraid! She deserves a break
B
I was taking 5000 ius a day but when I asked for a blood test (after Karen’s scare) I was up to 200 n/mols, so although this wasn’t too OTT I decide to take my tabs every 3rd day to keep my level slightly lower. I will have my levels tested again soon! Teresa xx