Hi All,
Just want to make sure that I do this correctly. When Batch says loading dose, does that mean I pick one day during that week and take the loading dose prescribed?  Does it matter which day?  I started today with 10000 mg of D3. Going to increase tomorrow to 20000 mg and then it says increase to 50000 mg loading dose.  Also, I don't have vitamin K right now. Does that make a difference if I've taken everything else?  Thanks, Jackie

Hi Jackie,
Good on you for starting Batch's D3 regimen, it's life saver for many of us.
Yes, pick any day of the week for the loading dose, that day you can take your usual dose (10 or 20000iu D3) + 50000iu. Try to take it with the most fattening meal of the day.
The K2 helps direct the calcium where it should go, ie: your bones.
Try to get the K2 as soon as possible.
I'm not sure what part of the world you're in. If you're in U.S, you can get it online on iherb website. The one below is the one Batch takes and recomends. Take this one too. 1/day with the rest of the regimen.

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If you're in Europe or UK, you can get it on amazon UK

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In U.S, you may also be able to find it in a shop, I'm not sure but i think Batch gets his in Costco. He might let you know himself.
Keep taking the regimen until you get the K2 and get it A.S.A.P.

You are likely on the way to becoming and staying pain free. Most people who try the regimen and do it as per Batch become pain free (if in cycle) during the firt 10 days, it may take a bit longer for some folk. Your Headaches may behave a bit differently too for a couple of days before you become pain free (PF).
When you'll know if the regimen is working for you, stay on it for life. It has a string of other benefits too.

Your stools may become a bit looser, that would be as a result of taking magnesium.

Like you, the beast used to wake me from my sleep. Ususaly 45 minutes to an hour after falling asleep.

I've now been on Batch's D3 regimen for over 3 years and I'm PF. May you be too.

What part of the world are you in?

Keep asking questions when you need to and let us know how you get on.

Have a great day.

All the best

Hi Thierry,

Thanks so much for getting back to me.  Now the loading dose makes more sense.  I'm in the United States.  Chicago actually.  We have been having really hot, humid weather so it's not helping my headaches.  I'm hoping that this D3 regimen works.  I will keep everyone posted on my progress.  Regards, Jackie

Hey Jackie,
I'm from Michigan, just across the big lake!  The hot is horrible and I also feel like air conditioning tickles the beast sometimes, it's weird.  I'm glad you are trying the vitamins, I also can't find k, but have ordered it online and am waiting for it.  I also am waiting on my blood results, should be in today.  I had my first night of 4 hours of uninterrupted sleep last night, in about 5 weeks...happy as hell!  Keep us posted.

Jackie and Angie,

Walmart carries vitamin K2 (the form we need), in case you are looking for it locally. I have also seen it at specialty shops like GNC and Vitamin Shoppe.

Thanks PattiK, I will get the Vitamin K later today - I appreciate the help!

AngieH - yes, Michigan is not too far way.  I used to go there a lot as a kid.  We had a summer place in Paw Paw.  Great that you had 4 good hours last night.  Hope it continues to get better :)