[yellowted]

I had a blood test and the results showed low vitamin D, high protein levels yet my calcium was ok, my GP was not concerned but i am as i know i have had less than the RDA of calcium in my diet for about 20 years (allergies!!) and i have often got high protein readings in blood tests. does any one know what this could mean or be symptoms of?

[Fresia]

I do know a high protein diet does not cause high protein in the blood. Depending on the levels, can be an indication of other things but it could be high but still be in a normal range. This may be why they are not concerned or are monitoring things.

I do know that everyone absorbs calcium differently. The RDA is just a guide. If your levels are showing fine, not to worry.

If I have the the RDA amount of calcium, I throw kidney stones so I actually have to ingest less but my bone density scan is excellent. So it just depends on your body.

With low levels of D though and concerned about calcium absorption as it is required for calcium to be absorbed, D supplements are available.

[yellowted]

thanks fresia very useful xx

[dfromdallas]

Originally Posted by yellowted

I had a blood test and the results showed low vitamin D, high protein levels yet my calcium was ok, my GP was not concerned but i am as i know i have had less than the RDA of calcium in my diet for about 20 years (allergies!!) and i have often got high protein readings in blood tests. does any one know what this could mean or be symptoms of?

My fiance just got blood test back... well not 'got back' .. the doctor CALLED and told her the results... 'low vitamin d, high protein' . We've been surfing internet all night cause she's so concerned because the doctor was adamant about her coming back in to do more test. So can you PLEASE tell us what was your FINAL findings and what low vitamin d, high protein meant with you.... PLEASE...

Concerned Lover
Dominic

[Perna]

I would go with mild dehydration; one needs at least 40 oz. of water a day to protect one's heart:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hig...SECTION=causes

If you have lactose sensitivity; they have wonderful pills and milk for that now and if you do not get out daily, live in a northern clime, as your doctor about taking an OTC vitamin D pill.

[pgrundy]

For me it turned out to be some kind of inflammatory illness. Just got more bloodwork that shows I am positive for rheumatoid factor, but they are running even more.

Doctors are good at emergencies and acute illnesses. Chronic ones, not so much.

A lot of older people have elevated protein although I'm not sure why. Depending on how elevated it is, it doesn't always mean illness or trouble.

Good luck. Hope you come back and let us know how it turns out.

[yellowted]

Originally Posted by dfromdallas

My fiance just got blood test back... well not 'got back' .. the doctor CALLED and told her the results... 'low vitamin d, high protein' . We've been surfing internet all night cause she's so concerned because the doctor was adamant about her coming back in to do more test. So can you PLEASE tell us what was your FINAL findings and what low vitamin d, high protein meant with you.... PLEASE...

Concerned Lover
Dominic

sorry i can't be much help, doc was not concerned and has done nothing at all about it, but there again my doc is not concerned about anything i throw at him, putting it all down to mental health... all in my head... there is nothing wrong ....
I still get extremely tired, some days are better than others. I know it sounds weird but my bones hurt on the inside, my body aches, i spasm when i get tired and as i wake up for a good hour or so, and have big problemd tummy wise (i think i have chrones but my GP will not consider this as a possibility)

[yellowted]

Originally Posted by Perna

I would go with mild dehydration; one needs at least 40 oz. of water a day to protect one's heart:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hig...SECTION=causes

If you have lactose sensitivity; they have wonderful pills and milk for that now and if you do not get out daily, live in a northern clime, as your doctor about taking an OTC vitamin D pill.

I use a mobility scooter, so am outdoors for a couple of hours most days, I do not like my arms covered so am very rarely 'well wrapped up' even in winter, I have tried OTC vitamins and they made no difference to my blood tests I drink loads of water, about 500ml everytime i take my meds (4 times a day) plus some in the evening too whilst watching TV. so dehydration is definitely not my problem. I do wish my doc would get his finger out and realise this is not in my head but the actual results of my tests which he ordered and has the print out of!

[yellowted]

Originally Posted by pgrundy

For me it turned out to be some kind of inflammatory illness. Just got more bloodwork that shows I am positive for rheumatoid factor, but they are running even more.

Doctors are good at emergencies and acute illnesses. Chronic ones, not so much.

A lot of older people have elevated protein although I'm not sure why. Depending on how elevated it is, it doesn't always mean illness or trouble.

Good luck. Hope you come back and let us know how it turns out.

this sounds plausable as i too have rheumotoid difficulties amongst things. you are so right that docs are not good at chronic illnesses, mine is hopeless. you could crawl in half dead and he will ask you whats wrong! I am not old enough to be classed as old, even though i feel 90 at times!
good luck with your tests x

[pgrundy]

Thanks Yellow Ted.

I've been on the autoimmune roller coaster before. They never want to commit to a diagnosis, just keep running one more test. This time might be different though as they've changed the RA criteria and I've had these problems a long time. Not that that would make me happy, but at least I wouldn't be wondering WTF?

I forgot to mention, I started taking vitamin D supplements and after a year of that my vitamin D is normal, but my protein is still elevated.

So it is possible to fix the vitamin D thing. Supplements are cheap, too.

[Inedible]

Aren't mushrooms supposed to be high in vitamin D?