vitamins?

mads101Member

Hey Everyone,
I have been without my colon for over two years. Whenever I go to my doctor and get my blood drawn, they always put me on high doses of vitamin D. I also have to take calcium. I was curious as to why I need so much? I am only 15. I know it has something to do with how I do not absorb things because of my not having a colon. So, why do I need these vitamins? What is it preventing? And if you could give me any information about vitamins I need, and why please tell me. Thanks!

3/6/135:07 PM

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Jan DollarModerator, RN, retired

They only put you on high doses of vitamin D if your levels are low. It may not even have to do with your surgery, as people with IBD tend to have low D levels as compared to the normal population. They used to think that vitamin D only prevented rickets, but they now know it has properties like a hormone. It still is not fully understood and they are still researching it. You may need long term supplementation.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3036961/

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3/6/135:29 PM

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CTBarristerMember

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I am only 15.

You are still growing and you need to have strong and healthy bones. Vitamin D and calcium strengthen the bones. I also take vitamin D and calcium, this due to slightly low vitamin D levels and an osteopenia finding in my bones.

3/6/136:48 PM

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