Re: [Peckers_Pics] VITAMIN D

Jay,  Good to hear from you.  And you provide a good example of the problems with American medicine.  Almost every prevention or cure works for 95% of the population.  Its the 5% that is the real problem.  Even more to the point, with the thousands of different medical maladies, almost everyone falls into the 5% for something.  But American medicine is mass produced.  Everybody gets the same treatment which is going to work on 95% of the population.  There may be a backup treatment that covers most of the remainder, but there is always 1 or 2% who need "special" treatment.  The American health care system is not designed to provide for them. I could give you specific examples, but that would take way to much space here.  The solution would be a single payer nationalized health system such as they have in Canada or Europe.  But then how would the insurance companies make any money???  Their needs for profit are surely more important than your measly health concerns!   -  LEE --- On Mon, 12/13/10, josh kristian <metsomeoneandnowyouhowitfeels@gmail.com> wrote: From: josh kristian <metsomeoneandnowyouhowitfeels@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Peckers_Pics] VITAMIN D To: Peckers_Pics@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, December 13, 2010, 8:29 PM Gary, everything you said is what my doctor told me.  I had some pain, numbness, and sometimes tingling in my feet.  First, my doctor ordered a bone density test, then told me "you have osteoporosis, so  you need to use Androgel  (testosterone delivered in a slimy KY format  that you rub daily on your belly or upper arms, and finally  -- a prescription for Vitamin D.  Okay, everyone in my family has osteoporosis -- my mother, my brother, my father, etc.  But here's the warning -- this is what my doctor didn't tell me about Androgel:  it can dangerously affect your PSA levels.  PSA levels are an indicator, along with a digital test, for prostate cancer risks. My PSA level doubled during the 8 months I have been using Androgel.   In the past my PSA levels have been very low.  My urologist was really concerned, told me to quit using Androgel, and has called me back for interim PSA tests. So beware of prescriptions for minimizing osteoporosis.  I'd like to hear more about the Vitamin D cure because everyone in my family has been prescribed Vit D. Jay On Sun, Dec 12, 2010 at 11:40 PM, Gary Watson <bgrmedem@yahoo.com> wrote:   Hi I was told my D levels were almost too low to measure. My Doctor wants me to take 9000 units of D per day. One thing they are not telling men is that if you have low testoserone levels, you will have low D levels and you will have weak bones and trouble healing. It is also an indicator of HIV. From: JAMES DARK <txbdybldr@yahoo.com> To: Peckers_Pics@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, December 12, 2010 8:20:13 PM Subject: [Peckers_Pics] VITAMIN D   I have been told by doctors of late that they are really checking VITAMIN D levels.  One thing that doctors are noticing that "restless leg syndrome" is due to VITAMIN D deficiency.  Even though, some are eating the right foods that contain VITAMIN D, they are showing to be deficient.    At my reacent doctors visit, she informed me that she was checking everyone.   Thanks -   James -- josh in  nyc & virginia, usa

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