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Mental Health Support

irisblue

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5. I got one b/c I asked for it. It is NOT a standard regular blood level

Reply to surfered (Reply #4)

Fri Nov 29, 2024, 06:11 PM

Nov 29

Like a CBC or cholesterol levels are.

The lab tech said there was a chance that Medicare might deny payment, but w/the history of increased depression & really low levels I might not have to argue for the lab to be paid.

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I asked my PCP to draw a Vitamin D level at my last visit. [View all] irisblue Nov 29 OP

I think everyone with a mood disorder should get their Vit D levels checked. Irish_Dem Nov 29 #1

My vitamin D was low too. I took a very high dose for applegrove Nov 29 #2

Low D can also cause confusion and dementia like symptoms ms liberty Nov 29 #3

Vitamin D deficiency is also a result of aging due to lack of Sun exposure.Get a blood test. surfered Nov 29 #4

I got one b/c I asked for it. It is NOT a standard regular blood level irisblue Nov 29 #5

My wife's was low. Lunabell Nov 29 #6

Good to know XanaDUer2 Nov 29 #7

Thank you irisblue Nov 29 #8

I got lucky. ShazzieB Nov 29 #9

I had a deficiency, too. synni Nov 30 #10