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Juls · 09-16-2016, 03:00 PM

Hi Andi

Good to read this again! Not quite there yet but trying!

I've mentioned before - Vit D not tested routinely in UK . Think it should be.
I asked last year if mine could be tested. Came back at 70 (had been taking tablet for a few months & no idea what it was at before supplements.) The Nurse looking after me had also requested a test - hers came back at 17! Would love to know what my level was at BC diagnosis!

If hospital won't check Vit D level - Think there is a couple of companies here that will send home kit for testing. Cost about £50.

Just what is their reluctance at hospital to suggest or even discuss vitamins and supplements?

09-16-2016, 03:00 PM	#4
Juls Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: UK Posts: 563	Re: My really big supplements list Hi Andi Good to read this again! Not quite there yet but trying! I've mentioned before - Vit D not tested routinely in UK . Think it should be. I asked last year if mine could be tested. Came back at 70 (had been taking tablet for a few months & no idea what it was at before supplements.) The Nurse looking after me had also requested a test - hers came back at 17! Would love to know what my level was at BC diagnosis! If hospital won't check Vit D level - Think there is a couple of companies here that will send home kit for testing. Cost about £50. Just what is their reluctance at hospital to suggest or even discuss vitamins and supplements?