I don't know where we're going, but I know where I am (part 8)

Had a hospital appointment this morning, just a checkup. Got my blood results from my last appointment in December last year haha. We discussed how my vit d levels were 17, and how, given my numerous conditions and my need for steroids and the medication I’m on, it’s making me a prime candidate for osteoporosis. Given my blatant disregard for my own personal safety, that’s the last thing I need. She explains that Irish people esp in winter aren’t exposed to enough sunlight so it’s common. She asked me if I got sun in the summer months. I proudly told her no. “Do you wear high Spf?” She asked. “Yes, but I don’t go outside if it’s sunny and I went on my holidays in November”. Looks like it’s synthetic vit D for me, because If I end up with osteoporosis I’ll be demanding a loyalty card from a and e.


I’m in work. Sun free and feeling good

Brody Unimportant Turpentine wrote:

Had a hospital appointment this morning, just a checkup. Got my blood results from my last appointment in December last year haha. We discussed how my vit d levels were 17, and how, given my numerous conditions and my need for steroids and the medication I’m on, it’s making me a prime candidate for osteoporosis. Given my blatant disregard for my own personal safety, that’s the last thing I need. She explains that Irish people esp in winter aren’t exposed to enough sunlight so it’s common. She asked me if I got sun in the summer months. I proudly told her no. “Do you wear high Spf?†She asked. “Yes, but I don’t go outside if it’s sunny and I went on my holidays in Novemberâ€. Looks like it’s synthetic vit D for me, because If I end up with osteoporosis I’ll be demanding a loyalty card from a and e.

Magnesium supplements might be worth looking into if you're allowed take them.

0lddog wrote:

What I couldnt establish is the basis for taking same and thus the basis to discontinue ... ( i.e. when is enough enough ? )

Keep taking it.... especially when you're an old dog

In a glass case of emotion.

I went and got my hair done even though I would have preferred to get my eyes gouged out. Treated myself to a bagel. Then went to Tesco and got chocolate, crisps, pizza, vodka and cider. Sweet, sweet food and alcohol. I will eat and drink every feeling.