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Corticosteroids Osteoporosis Calcium IU
Dr I Am Vignesh I Am Using 3 Years Corticosteroids Prednisolone 10 For Long Time Because Of My Rare Condition Duchenne muscular dystrophy So I Have One Doubt .
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( recommends total daily intake of 1200 – 1500 mg of calcium & 800 – 1000 units of vitamin D supplements in patients receiving therapy with corticosteroids )
My Daily Intake With Corticosteroid Calcium 500Mg Vitamin D3 250IU
So I Have To Increase Means How Much Dosage Can I Take Daily Calcium 1000Mg Or 1500Mg & Vitamin D3 400IU Or 800IU With Corticosteroid So This My Doubt...
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Take calcium two times a day whatever you are taking the same tablet. Also get exposed to sunlight for half hour during 11 to 2 pm. Rest need wil be taken care by your diet.
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Corticosteroids are to be taken under supervision of your health care provider. kindly visit your doctor atleast once in 2months.
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Take two times a day
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Dr. Shubhanshu Bhaladhare
Orthopedic Surgeon
8 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
Hello Vignesh.
Thats a genuine question which you had.
A normal healthy adult calcium intake as you said is around 1000mg varies with age, sex and weight.
As you mentioned you are already taking calcium 500mg and D3 250IU.
Rest of the calcium is covered with your food and drinks like milk.
So from my opinion no need to take more calcium or d3
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Do a blood test measuring your ionic calcium and Vitamin D3 level. If they are deficient make correction by consulting your Doctor
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