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Eureka!!!!!!!!!!

ketziah35
ketziah35 CSN Member Posts: 1,145
edited March 2014 in Caregivers #1
Following my time of feeling like I wanted to smack the crap out of people and intense insomnia, I went to have my physical.

Eureka!!! I am deficient in Vitamin D, which can lead to insomnia, body aches, and mood changes.

So I have vitamins to take now and back up Ambien. So I am prepared for helping my family during the holidays. Now I feel better equipped to handle everything with my mother's illness.

Vitamin D deficiencies can also lead to colon cancer and ovarian cancer. Both of which run in my family.

-A sweeter Ketz
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  • Luv2lunch
    Luv2lunch CSN Member Posts: 270
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    Sweeter Ketz,
    I'm so glad
    Sweeter Ketz,
    I'm so glad you found out what was wrong and you are feeling better.
    Boy, you never know what goes on with the body.
    Prayers for a wonderful holiday season for you and your family.
    Linda
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  • Noellesmom
    Noellesmom CSN Member Posts: 1,859 Member
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    whew!
    I know that is some more relief you have knowing about the deficiency, that there is something you can do about it, and that you may have even prevented future trouble for yourself.

    Now, find that perfect pillow and snuggle down in bed for a long winter's nap - just to catch up a little bit!

    Hugs!
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