I use a spray, 1000mg, not sure if workd but still doing it. Again you can get from Amazon.

I take one healthy origins 5000 iu D3 softgel per day, I got them from Amazon. I’ve no idea if they’re helping, but I figure it can’t be doing me any harm.

Thanks everyone!

I’ve definitely noticed a difference in terms of my general well-being. Much fewer infections, for one. There is a wealth of research supporting the benefits of vD, not only in MS but also other conditions.

Just yesterday, this came out in the news too: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-16086004

(Dr. Ram, who did the vD video for Shift was involved in the above research).

I personally believe that vD has a hugely important role in MS, after having read up on the subject a great deal and after having heard many talks on the issue.

i’m so glad the results of the new genetic study are so conclusive. i was beginning to wonder if i was doing the right thing for my kids by giving them D3 too (as i had read a study linking high vit D with heart problems). But now i know i have a good chance of preventing this problem for my kids.

Vitamin D and turmeric. Theese may both help you. There’s a Facebook group called multiple sclerosis and turmeric for more info

Hi Edw,

Ditto to Beki’s comment about the video – it’s very informative.

I always say to anyone thinking of starting Vit D supplements to get their levels checked first, just to see what they are. Your neuro/MS Nurse/GP should be able to do it (it’s a blood test).

Then you’ll get a better idea of how much you should be taking. I was severely deficient and started on 3,000iu p/day (although I’ve been told that I could have taken up to 5,000 iu/day). Make sure it’s D3 that you’re taking (not D2, which is what many GPs recommend as it’s cheaper!).

I use the Lamberts brand, which comes in denominations of 400iu and 1000iu tablets.

Hope that helps!

Does anyone think that taking vit D has had any benefits? Never had my levels checked or thought of taking a supplement so would be good to know? ta, helen

Here is the link to BigVits

http://www.bigvits.co.uk/product.asp?pid=259&bid=8

thanks guys- all very helpful info. Bought soem vitamin d3 and going to look about a sun lamp. Will keep you all posted x

hi helen, i feel a lot healthier since taking vit d3 it’s also made my skin fantastic!

Hi hfrow,
I tend to take printouts of research with me if I go to my GP for specific MS-related things, for that very reason! GPs by nature need to know a little about a lot and aren’t necessarily aware of the specific in’s and out’s of something like MS. Take stuff with you to back up your case! I’d even do the same with your MS nurse, as I know of of cases where even some neuros and MS nurses aren’t very bothered about vitamin D either :-O

I’m popping my vitamin D supplements, fot them from Amazon. if nowt else they’ll give me m\rvelously smooth skin =)

I’ve known Vitamin D to be prescribed on the NHS but the recommended dosage is 400iu, which isn’t nearly enough usually. Whether or not a GP is willing to prescribe more is very hit and miss in my experience. I know some who have prescribed 10,000iu “hits” and then lower maintenance doses, while others just refuse to prescribe anything higher than 400iu. If you’re in an area where the injections are available, they seem to be mostly being kept for people who for one reason or another cannot go out in the sun, as there has been a problem with supply so they’re not readily available.
Mostly, it’s cheaper over the counter anyway, unless you get free prescriptions or do pre-payment certificates. However, if you’re going to buy it yourself, it would still be an idea to know what your levels are so you know how much to be taking – you need a doctor to help you with that!

There is a definite connection between the lack of Vit D and MS – that’s why the incidence rate is so high in Scotland and Northern Canada, lack of exposure to sunshine. There’s a doctor in America who gives this dosage to MS patients by injection and claims it works in reducing relapses. I believe it and definitely feel better when the weather is better. I have occasionally took supplements, but not that dosage. I try to get as much sunshine exposure when I can!

anyone tried a light box as a source of vit D, i am wanting to buy one but not sure which an dhow long do you need to sit infront of it

hi where did you get your from? is the one set up with an alarm better?x

I was recently told by a neurologist that taking Vitamin D was too late for me as I already have MS. Studies prove there is a connection – for example, those in Scotland are 10 times more likely to have MS than in Brazil. I don’t see the harm in taking it but I’m not sure there will be much to see according to this chap I saw.