.....If you've got it, flaunt it!

Hi Debbie,

I've not taken Glucosamine, but do take a whole host of other alternatives, such as pure Eskimo fish oils and vitamin D. I have a wonderful rheumy nurse who regularly checks my vitamin D, levels as despite taking drops and getting out in the sun I'm deficient. In fact not long after having a jab a few months ago, I'm deficient again and will be going for a jab tomorrow.

As Vitamin D deficiency is associated with RA, I would urge fellow suffers to have their levels checked. I had mine done at the hospital and did not have to pay for it.

Love,

Barbara
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Dear Barbara,

The Vit D drops/supplements *may* not be helping as much because apparently one needs a certain type of Vit D! (animal based, not vegetable?)

My friend was explaining all the scientific explanations behind this and I'll e/mail you. She has also found some very pure forms of the liquid but it is costly and she is hesitant to buy abroad, would be better to get it in the UK!

Also, it may be the dose as with rheuamtoid we need alot more...toxicity etc is not possible unless has HUGE doses over a series of years.

Much love,

Amanda

http://www.red23.co.uk/B...yal-120-Caps_p_286.html

(Mark will have to earn double for me to be able to afford this! ha ha)

I doubt it is the actual content of the jab I'm afraid! But I'll find out more and get back to you..

I never even knew Vit D came in different levels/types!

Love,
Amanda