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My nephrologist told me to take 1000 IU of vitamin D3 daily.
For people with lupus, maintaining adequate vitamin D levels is crucial for bone health and reducing inflammation. The recommended amount varies, but many sources suggest aiming for 600-800 IU daily for most adults. However, since lupus patients often avoid sunlight, they may need higher doses. Always consult your doctor to Show Full Answer
People with autoimmune diseases often need more vitamin D but it is a fat soluble vitamin so it is also easier to over dose on. It’s a good idea to supplement for a while then retest and adjust how much you are taking based on where your levels are. I started with what would be 200% of the daily value and it wasn’t enough to hold my levels in a normal range so I bumped it up again.
My numbers are on a roller coaster. At this time I'm just good with the multivitamin
Yes I agree with this but the problem only seeing a rheumatologist every six months seems a long wait to find out if your levels are correct. I must find out from him how long it takes for the body to adjust to the prescribed dosage given. Thank you all for your feedback.
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