Vitamin D and Lupus

I kept talking to others with Lupus who mentioned that they had low levels of Vitamin D when they were first diagnosed. I have heard someone say, "It was like my body was craving the sun." I don't know if my vitamin D level is low, but I have felt this exact way before. There were a few days when I would go outside and lay down on a blanket in the yard while the kids played. But then... that is also the same time that I started having photo-sensitivity. I came back in the house after only 20 min. and my skin felt so sun burned. I usually go outside for much longer without any problems. I still want to go outside and just lay in the sun on the green grass, but that will have to wait until I figure out what is going on with me, and get it under control.

The other day I started doing my own research on Vitamin D and found this link Very helpful. It basically says that Lupus patients should also be on Vitamin D to help with their treatment.

"Repletion with vitamin D should be carried out among SLE patients to prevent their suffering from becoming any worse. Thanks to the research carried out at the University of Oklahoma, it is evident that such a course of treatment is necessary."

Here is the link. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/232288.php

Has anyone else had a craving for the sun? 

Do you have Lupus and take Vitamin D supplements as part of your treatment?

If so what is the dose and frequency?

Please comment below and help us out....

Posted in: Lupus Treatments, Natural Medications, SLE