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Steroid use Calcium -& vitamin d3 level

2026-05-26 11:42:09
“People who use steroids long term—do they need higher doses of calcium and vitamin D3, or is taking a normal dose enough?” and iam dmd petient
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Steroid have side effect on muscles So demand of basic muscle composition like protein, collagen, calcium, minerals and vitamin are high

Answered2026-05-26 13:19:22

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Yes.Long-term steroid users (including DMD patients)need higher calcium and vitamin D because steroids increase risk of osteoporosis.

Answered2026-05-27 05:45:40

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Osteoporosis is one of the common problem

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