I have been dx'd by my Dr & have stared taking supplemental vit D - 50,000 iu weekly. Doing some internet searching, I see there are many symptoms I have that can be attributed to a vitamin D deficiency, including blurred vision which I have noticed over the past several months. Has anyone experienced nausea?
Is it possible to have nausea as a symptom of vitamin d deficiency?
Question posted by darsdrugs on 20 March 2013
Last updated on 25 December 2020 by MaryM228
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6 Answers
MaryM228
25 Dec 2020
I had nausea for over 1 year, every day, I went to many doctors, been in hospital too. I had vitamina D, calcium, B9 deficiencies. Vitamina D was 2. I took Vitamina D supplement, tried to take a bit of of Sun too, at the beginning was hard to find the right supplement (I took some for long time without any result). Then I talked with my doctor, he gave me a different one (known to be a bit faster & stronger than D3) & for the very first time I felt good, no more nausea. I couldn’t believe it. So many years with this nausea, wondering why I have it and that seemed to be the cause. Now I fell weak & have nausea again, so I decided to check vitamin D and it’s 7, very low. It’s like every time I feel in this way I know I have to check vitamins and it’s always low. But still I don’t understand why low Vitamin D (and other vitamins too) cause nausea. I really checked everything, my only problem was the vitamins.
I decided to write here because reading your messages right now helped a lot. Sometimes I think I’ll never understand why, sometimes I wonder if it’s the vitamin (even if I checked literally everything). Seeing that there’s other people who experienced the same gives me hope. Thank you, guys!
Carmela7
15 Sep 2020
I was nauseous every day for 6 months. I saw the Gastrologist, Endocrinologist, ENT, primary, ER..you name it. Everytime I had blood work they would say “you’re ok & the only thing off is your potassium”. I was hospitalized several times since 2018 and I lost 20 pounds in 2 months due to the nausea and vomiting. After researching the internet, I begged my primary to check my vitamin d, magnesium and potassium and they were all low. Vitamin D was 17, potassium was below 3. After receiving potassium thru the IV at the hospital and taking vitamin d pills, the nausea went away. I felt better. It’s been 2 years and every time I am weak, nauseous and have muscle aches and pains, my labs show low vitamin D. I never thought these things could cause the weakness, numbness, tingling, body aches, etc..They do!
Rick1961
26 Nov 2016
I have a SEVERE Vitamin D deficiency, so I take 50,000 units 3 times a week. Due to a foul up at my pharmacy, I went two months without it. I was very sick and nauseous for two days, then I was finally able to take my Vitamin D. Almost like a miracle, I felt completely well today. I know that's no medical proof without recent lab tests, but it is very interesting. So, you're not the only one wondering this.
Ckosak
2 July 2015
It can. For a while, I was constantly nauseated everyday for no reason. I was hydrated, eating everyday, and I wasn't pregnant. I went to the Dr to get tested and they took a blood sample from me. A week later they found I was deficient in Vitamin D and that was the reason and cause of my nausea. I started taking vitamin d supplements everyday with 30 minutes of sun without sunblock and I don't feel nausea anymore.
rdpotterforg
8 Aug 2015
Hi Ckosak:
I just saw your answer and I was wondering if I could ask you some questions. It's for my daughter, she has been very sick over the last few months and I've been trying everything I can think of to figure out what is wrong. We've been to the doctor 5x now and to the ER once as her chest pains got really bad but when I read your response, I am wondering if on top of her 'costochondritis", the current diagnosis, if she has Vit D deficiency as I can't figure out why she feels nauseous so much. Can you please tell me a bit more about your condition if you don't mind?
She is only 14 years old but definitely doesn't get out much and her chest pains makes her even more reluctant. Her nausea is worst in the morning and gets better as the day goes but it's there a lot.
I would be most grateful for any info.
sincerely,
Chris
kmntfrd5
14 Sep 2016
@ Chris,
Did you ever get a proper diagnosis for your daughter? I have been nauseous whenever I eat for month now. Have lost a lot of weight from not eating and no one can give me any answers. My nausea seems to get better towards the evening and I am able to eat a little supper. But I can not eat more then a bite of food during the day without feeling sick to my stomach. I have also had chest pains and brought myself to the ER and no answers there either. I am tired and am now having a weird sensation in my left side of my neck that comes and goes. I was just wondering if you ever got any answers for your daughter. Thank you.
KM
4change
10 Jan 2017
Just wondering - have any of you had blood tests for calcium levels and parathyroid hormone levels?
suzanne66
21 March 2013
General tiredness, vague aches and pains and a general sense of not being well are the common symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency.
In more severe deficiency (known as osteomalacia), there may be more severe pain and also weakness.
Bones can feel painful to moderate pressure (often more noticeable in the ribs or shin bones).
darsdrugs
21 March 2013
Thank you suzanne66 & endlessPred for your replies. A little background: I've had osteopenia since 2009. (Perhaps longer) I've been taking 1500 mg calcium & 2000 iu daily, in addition to my multivitamin/multimineral supplement since then. Newest dexa in Dec 2012 was "worse". That's when doc ordered vitamin d test & told me my level was on "the lower end of low." (I'm wondering if I've been deficient for a long time.) I saw him in January because I did have muscle aches, & pain, specifically in my right hip. The printed dexa I have from 2009 showed my right hip as being the "worst" area. (I looked at the report after hearing my scan was worse.) I've been on the 50,000 iu for 4 weeks, plus now taking generic Fosamax weekly, as I'm afraid I'm headed towards osteoporosis at this point. At first I thought my feeling weaker, with muscle & bone aches, etc.
was my mind reacting to reading about the symptoms of vit d deficiency, but now I think I need to "give myself a break" and consider the fact that many of my current symptoms are, indeed, related to my vitamin d deficiency.
Has anyone in this group been seen by an endocrinologist for a full work-up? How do I know if I'm also deficient or have calcium, phosphorus or bone metabolism abnormalities, which may also require treatment? (I understand that vitamin d is necessary for the absorption of calcium & phosphorus, so in my way of thinking, it stands to reason that if I've been vit d deficient for quite some time, I would also suffer deficiencies.)
endlessPred
22 March 2013
Yes, I have an Endo and he is a very Important part of my treatment. Far superior to a regular doc. They do full blood work ups as should your rheumatologist. I find guessing a good way to get anxious. Hope you can get in soon. Karen
darsdrugs
22 March 2013
Karen, Thanks. I did call for the Endo appointment. Earliest available for a new patient is in October, but I took it anyway. It's not easy finding some specialists in my area, and when you do find one who is accepting new patients,it's not unusual to wait a long time before seeing the doc. Not nauseous today, guess that was caused by something else. I have another question for those with vitamin d deficiency:
It's my understanding that it's important to also take enough magnesium along with the high dose vitamin D. Does anyone know how many mgs is suggested for someone with vit d deficiency? Either mgs of magnesium, or a ratio between vitamin D i.u.'s vs magnesium. Thanks, everyone. Darleen
endlessPred
24 March 2013
My calcium comes with magnesium. It is also in forties foods like cereals and such. It can be a test that is run for you. Ask your regular doc.
endlessPred
20 March 2013
Not really. I was on the 50,000 for a period. On the other hand I was so very ill that I can't be sure what caused what. Nausea is so very common from my meds that I have a prescription for anti-nausea med. I suggest you report this to your physician. Something else may be going on as well.
By the way, I got down to 1000 units per day once I tested back in range. As I don't get outside and it is winter, anyway, this keeps me on the proper range. As long as I am taking sufficient calcium, that is. Karen
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