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 5 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 5 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 5 months ago (2 children)

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

[–] anas@lemmy.world 14 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

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

[–] iarigby@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

it’s been around 20 for years

[–] Wes4Humanity@lemm.ee 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] iarigby@lemmy.world 2 points 5 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 5 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.