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» aviano - wanting update on Vitamin D, LDN

Hey Elaine:
Haven't posted in a while, but have kept up with articles and postings. I have a couple of questions.
(1) I read your update on Graves and the discussion on TSI subtypes and epitopes explains why I can have severe symptoms with TSI in the 140's and 150's. I seem to have flares 3 times/year reliably: shortly after Christmas (spruce allergy or foods I wouldn't normally eat?), spring (heavy pollens in N.C. from early Mar on), and fall (ragweed season this past year caused a flare). In addition, estrogen and progesterone can cause flares. My question is this..could "subclinical" positive TSI over 50% but less than 140% still be associated with symptomology? I'm thinking yes, but wanted your opinion and also your opinion on whether allergy treatment OR LDN would help.
(2) My 2nd question has to do with Vit D. I'm confused..there is an article her by you that seems to advise against heavy supplementation with D. My levels tend to be low, BUT calcium levels are fine. When I take D, I have some symptoms from it that feel like toxicity (depression, vertigo, feeling like I'm going to black out). Any advice?
Thank you,
Avi

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