ELeVan ~ Honaker Farm Journal

[daisychick]

Sounds like you need to strap on a swim suit and lay out in the sun for while. Maybe you would absorb Vit D from the Sun, but take off your eye patch so you don't get an uneven tan. I am really kidding, but it was funny at the time. I hear the Sun really is a quick dose of Vit D. Ok I'm really sorry you have to wear an eye patch, that really sucks.

 

[elevan]

I do spend a lot of "unprotected" sun time. We don't know why I don't absorb vitamin D but I don't. So I wish it were as simple as just going outside.

DH says that I just have to be weird. I kind of agree...it seems like I never have a normal issue pop up. I guess it keeps my doctors on their toes.

 

[daisychick]

I have to start watching my Vit. D and Calcium intake because my mom and grandma both have osteoperosis (spelled that wrong) but boy do I HATE taking Vitamins.

 

[redtailgal]

A low potassium can inhibit vit d absorbtion.

I'm also low in vit D, and but I am to take my pills with each meal, so that my body can absorb them better. Also drink a full glass of water each time you take it.

This sounds strange............

I sit under the basking lamp with Elroy a couple times a week. It started as bonding time, and focused UVB to help him with his metabolic bone disorder. This focused UVB treatment has done WONDERS for his brittle bones.....AND brought up my vit D quite a bit. It's a repti-sun 10.0. I sit under it 2-3 times a week for about 15 minutes. Lizard optional.

 

[Roll farms]

"Honey, we have to get a lizard so I can use it's basking lamp."

 

[elevan]

 

[Squirrelgirl88]

yes, but who wants lizard shaped tan lines?

 

[redtailgal]

yes, but who wants lizard shaped tan lines?

HEY! What you tryin to say bout my tan line? It's a fashion statement!

 

[Symphony]

 

[elevan]

Think I broke my finger...

It's hurting, swollen and turning purple. Pretty good bet it's broken. I have to go back to the dr on Monday so I'll just wait till then to get an x-ray as there's not much to do for a broken finger anyway.