low vitamin D - anyone diagnosed with this

Hi Mick,

I was diagnosed in May 2021, Intermediate Risk, Gleason 3+4(7).  I opted for Hormones and Radiotherapy.  Now I am in Remission.  It was hard but worth it.

About 6 months ago I was diagnosed with low Vitamin D, got put in tablets, had my bloods done a couple of times, nothing else has been said.

I don't know if this has anything to do with the Prostate Cancer.  Interesting though, it could say why I have the Vit D deficiency.

Has anyone else had this?  It would be interesting to know.

Hope things go ok for you.

It would be worth looking at your ALP results. If they are within the normal range along with your calcium levels there is probably nothing to worry about. ALP is a tumour marker for cancer in the bones although it could happen for other reasons.  

Hi

If you ask your doctor, there’s a tablet you can take to boost your vitamin D, it’s called Alca D I take it all the time, helps strengthen the bones.

stay safe

Joe

I've had no problem with vitamin D, but have taken cod liver oil capsules for ages for arthritis. However I have been low on B12 and B12 Folate which does cause stiffness and pain in the toes and fingers as well as fatigue.  Have you had bloods done for B12? Vitamin D supplements are easy to come by from places like Holland and Barret or Zip Vit mail order (much cheaper) I recommend the zip vit  Cod liver oil with Vitamin D and A .  You should also consider what other meds you're on, I know that my problem was don to Lansaprazole which has a side effect of reducing the absorption of B12. If you want a professional opinion, use the Ask and Expert button at the top of this page. Hope you soon get it sorted.

Hi Mick

I understand that the Hormone Treatment can cause the low Vitamin D and that it's a good idea to top up your Vitamin D with tablets.

Kind Regards - Brian.