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2024-04-27 12:50:30
My doctor has advised my wife (age 59) to take Shell Cal XT for life. Is it okay to do so, or should she get herself tested first ?
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Decision will depend on complaints : No complaints / minimal complaints : yes . U can use Shelcal xt for long time . No need of tests . Moderate to severe complaints : ( previous h/o osteoporosis, fractures with minimal trauma , bone pains) : Better to get a dexa scan and find out severity of osteoporosis and decide treatment accordingly. Severe osteoporosis cases might need medicines more than just calcium . Eg : teriparatide , Denosumab , etc..

Answered2024-04-27 17:18:41

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Sir,    You can take Vit D tablet for long duration. No issues. Regards Dr Prasad

Answered2024-04-27 14:42:37

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She can take for 1 month

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