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Hi everyone. It has been a couple of years since I've had any blood tests. So far I have only gotten the verbal results, and will get the results by mail within a few days. I am very happy with the results. I didn't go to Mayo Clinic where my doctor is from, nor a naturopathic doctor like I have done in the past. This time I went to a Family Clinic which is operated by doctors who have left other hospitals/clinics. I thought I would get my tests done there because the lab work is much more reasonably priced. Since my deductible is fairly high, I knew I would have to pay the full amount for the tests.

The doctor I spoke with was so elated with the news he was telling me. He actually seemed a bit surprised on all the tests, and kept repeating how excellent they were. I told him I had great doctors (in my mind of course I was referring to everyone here).

B12 - was told it is well over 800 (previously was 863), so very good according to them
Iron - very good
CRP - .11 (was 3.2) YAY
D3 (25-OH) 79 (was 38) ANOTHER YAY

I requested SED rate, but they ran CRP test instead. When I questioned it, they did not seem to understand what SED rate test was? I know I had it done previously through my NP doctor, but thought it was commonly known by all medical doctors.

The tests I requested were CBC, B12, SED rate and D3. I am assuming iron falls under the category of CBC.

I am thrilled with the CRP and D3 results.

I currently continue to take 5,000 I.U. of D3 daily. Does it hurt to continue at that level?

Assuming this all means healing is continuing.

I am so grateful for all of you, and wish everyone good health (emotional and physical).

Paula :grin:
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Hi Paula,

SED rate is a relatively old test. Maybe they considered the CRP test to be a better choice. :shrug:

Yes, those are very good results, and they indicate good healing progress. You might want to back off a bit on the vitamin D, at least before summer arrives. Considering that you live in Wisconsin, the fact that your vitamin D level climbed to 79 from 38 in (I'm guessing) a year, indicates that you have a very strong response to the supplement. And it suggests that your immune system is no longer using it up at a higher than normal level to fight inflammation.

If you continue to take the same dosage, your blood level of vitamin D might get high enough before your next test that your blood calcium level might begin to get higher than desired. When you get all of your results you'll be able to see where your calcium level is now, and you can include that information in making a decision about vitamin D.

Apparently your recovery is on track and you are doing well. :thumbsup:

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Great work on the Vit D3 result Paula!!

woo hoo - sticking to the strict eating plan and all the hard work is paying off!

I agree with Tex, reduce the Vit D3 dosage.
I would only increase it back up if there is indicators of inflammation, or if you get cold/flu etc.

loving all this wonderful news of healing and wellness!!!
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CRP is another systemic inflammatory marker. I've never heard of SED rate? I think perhaps you are mistaking SED for ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) which is the actual term.
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Wahoo!!! Great news!

I agree with Tex and Gabes about lowering the vitamin D a bit. Of course we are all different, but I have been maintaining my blood level at 70 taking 3000 IUs per day for quite a few years now.

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Hi Bearcatrx - you're right that is the same test. When I had blood tests a couple of years ago, they tested CRP and SED rate. When I google it, it does come up, but is exactly what you refer to - sedimentation rate.
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Bearcat,

You're correct of course, but customs vary across the country, and some doctors don't always use formal medical terminology, especially when speaking with patients. My old country doctor always referred to that test as "SED rate". In fact, I seem to recall the local lab that he used reporting it that way (with the correct name added in parentheses, of course). If you Google the term "SED rate", the first hit will be the Mayo Clinic, where they point out that:
Sed rate, or erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), is a blood test that can reveal inflammatory activity in your body
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Polly,

Do you make seasonal adjustments in your vitamin D supplementation rate, or do you just take the same amount year-round?

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Looking at my last blood test results, it appears they were done April, 2012, so it has been almost 3 years since I've checked my levels.

I see I never had a Calcium test done then, and did not request one this time. I honestly don't know much about this (yet) and just assumed many things were included in CBC test. :roll: I will have that test done this week.

Tex, it makes sense that I would need to know the Calcium level in addition to the D3 result.

Thank you.

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Paula,

Yes, calcium wouldn't be included in a CBC. It's a part of what's known as a basic metabolic panel (BMP), or a comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), but physicians often order such panels when doing routine health screening, (especially if diarrhea is a problem, since it's a good idea to check electrolyte levels whenever there might be a dehydration risk).

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Tex,

I used to make seasonal adjustments but no longer. I am not outside like you are, and the sun in my neck of the woods is nothing like yours, so I don't think the summer sun was affecting me much.

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My Vit D was up to 87 in the fall, and my doc said it is great, so I continue to take 6,000 units a day....sometimes more...should I back off??
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:shrug: You're probably OK, in Pennsylvania, but you might not need that much if your inflammation is under good control.

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Hi - I have a printout of blood test results.

Calcium 9.2

25(OH)D 79 (up from 38 three years ago)
The report also shows D, 25-OH-D3 at 79 ng/ml and D, 25-OH, D2 at <4 ng/ml.

CBC:
White blood cell count 6.5 thousand/ul
Red blood cell count 4.53 million/ul
Hemoglobin 13.8 g/dl
Hematocrit 41.4%
MCV 9.6 fl
MCH 30.5 pg
MCHC 33.3 g/dl
RDW 13.5%
Platelet Count 258 thousand/ul
Absolute Neutrophils 3705 cells/ul
Absolute Lymphocytes 2191 cells/ul
Absolute Monocytes 351 cells/ul
Absolute Eosinophils 247 cells/ul
Absolute Basophils 7 cells/ul
Neutrophils 57.0%
Lymphocytes 33.7%
Monocytes 5.4%
Eosinophils 3.8%
Basophils 0.1%

CRP .11 mg/dl (down from 3.2 three years ago)

B12 836 pg/ml (down from 863 three years ago)

I don't understand any of those results from the CBC, but was told they are all within range.

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Paula,

They seem to be fine. As long as your calcium level stays below 10.0, you're OK. At 9.2, it's at a good level (IMO).

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