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Managing Vitamin D Toxicity: Symptoms and Immediate Steps for Relief

A user shares their experience with vitamin D overdose and its adverse symptoms, seeking urgent advice for relief. The assistant provides a detailed response on handling vitamin D toxicity, including symptom management and the importance of consulting a healthcare professional.

  • Too much vitamin d problem
    Hi. About two months ago, I had bloodwork that showed low Vitamin D3 levels. My doctor recommended taking a 2000 IU supplement per day. In my stupidity, I did not read the proper amount to take. I thought the correct dosage was taking 2 gummies equaling 2000 IUs but in actuality I was only supposed to take 1. So I've been taking 4000 IUs everyday for the past two months. I realized this bc I have had EXTREME insomnia, frequent urination, heart palpitations, and restless legs. I am waiting for my doctor to call to tell me what to do next, besides obviously stopped taking them.

    Does anyone know what I can do to stop these symptoms quickly?

  • Vitamin D toxicity, also known as hypervitaminosis D, occurs when there is an excessive amount of vitamin D in your body. The primary consequence of vitamin D toxicity is hypercalcemia, or high levels of calcium in the blood12.

    Symptoms of Vitamin D Toxicity:

    1. Insomnia
    2. Frequent urination
    3. Heart palpitations
    4. Restless legs
    5. Nausea and vomiting
    6. Weakness and fatigue
    7. Confusion and irritability
    8. Abdominal pain
    9. Bone pain

    Immediate Steps to Address Vitamin D Toxicity:

    1. Stop Vitamin D Intake: Cease taking any vitamin D supplements immediately and avoid foods high in calcium until you consult your healthcare provider.
    2. Avoid Calcium-Rich Foods: Temporarily restrict dietary calcium to help reduce the calcium levels in your blood1.
    3. Hydrate: Drink plenty of water to help flush excess calcium from your system via urination3.
    4. Consult Your Doctor: Seek medical advice as soon as possible for tailored treatment, which might include intravenous fluids and medications, such as corticosteroids or bisphosphonates, to manage hypercalcemia and reduce symptoms134.

    Medical Treatment:
    For severe cases, medical professionals might use the following treatments:

    • Intravenous Fluids: To maintain hydration and help kidneys flush out excess calcium.
    • Loop Diuretics: To increase calcium excretion through urine.
    • Corticosteroids: To reduce calcium absorption in the intestines and lower calcium levels in the blood4.
    • Bisphosphonates: Medications that inhibit the release of calcium from bones4.

    In most cases, recovery is expected once proper medical treatment is administered and vitamin D intake is corrected.

    It's essential to closely follow your doctor's recommendations and avoid self-adjusting vitamin D dosages in the future.

    Footnotes

    1. Vitamin D toxicity: What if you get too much? - Mayo Clinic ↩ ↩2 ↩3

    2. Hypervitaminosis D: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia ↩

    3. Successful treatment with denosumab for hypercalcemia due to vitamin D intoxication ↩ ↩2

    4. Vitamin D Toxicity - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf ↩ ↩2 ↩3

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