Informal administration of Vitamin D for rheumatoid arthritis
Milton 05 Feb, 2013 00:26
I freely provided Vitamin D3 in varying doses to individuals served by a homeless project. This included several individuals who stated they suffered from rheumatoid arthritis as well as many other homeless suffering from other autoimmune conditions such as hypertension and type II diabetes. I explained that vitamin D, while not a specific medical treatment for RA, might prove beneficial in reducing RA symptoms, if taken regularly at fairly high doses. If the individuals wanted Vitamin D, Vitamin D3 was provided at no cost, in doses ranging from 2,000 iu to 5,000 iu along with the suggestion that they take the Vitamin D daily and make up missed daily doses (up to 35,000 iu at one time or one week's doses). Some homeless individuals were provided 50,000 iu pills because it was clear they were not holding onto their bottle of vitamin D3 pills. Our ongoing contacts with those individuals who had RA indicated that those taking Vitamin D regularly in any daily dosage 2,000 iu or greater were experiencing marked improvement in their symptoms, particularly pain. This was evidenced in part by several individuals with RA who stopped using crutches. Our program had no medical administrator. Our project provided basic necessities usually not available on the street, including eyeglasses, shoes, high-fiber food items, hygiene kits, sanitary pads for women, water especially during the summer, warm clothing, and, Vitamin D.
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