This was vitamin D for me... When I finally got checked I was at a 6... The lowest you're supposed to go is like 40. I could hardly chew food I was so exhausted. Winter is still hard for me, but I take a crap load of vitamin D and it helps a bit

[–] dexa_scantron@lemmy.world 36 points 10 months ago

My favorite thing about this meme is that whenever it gets posted we get to hear these stories. I'm glad it got better for you!

[–] nickwitha_k@lemmy.sdf.org 13 points 10 months ago

I know this exact experience. During university, I think I tested down asking 9ng/dL. My digestive tract nearly stopped. It was awful. Having ADHD, I sometimes forget to take my vitamin D for extended periods, which, while not as severe now that I'm close to the equator, does exacerbate everything.

[–] iarigby@lemmy.world 6 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I have 20 and haven’t been able to get it up in years

[–] anas@lemmy.world 14 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

I’m sorry to hear that, but how is your vitamin D level?

[–] iarigby@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

it’s been around 20 for years

[–] Wes4Humanity@lemm.ee 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Oof... Any chance of getting to a sunnier climate?

[–] iarigby@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

I’m from a pretty sunny climate and I had the same problem there, despite spending at least adequate time outdoors

[–] zorro@lemmy.world 2 points 10 months ago

Damn I'm at 22. I really need to be better at taking that, I wonder if it's why I feel tired and shitty all the time.