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Due to hairfall, I had my blood checked and found that vitamin D is only 6. On doctors prescription i have taken vitamin d injection. And have been advised to take second dose after six months. How long will it take for the injection to work and improve vitamin d level.? Meanwhile is it necessary to take supplements too

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My vitamin D is very low and I was prescribed to take weekly injections for 2 weeks and then supplements. I took one dose on Sunday, now the second dose i should ideally take on Sunday but can I take it on Monday, that is after 8 days.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Today I had my scheduled oral vitamin D dose and had to later get a B12 injection but due to some miscommunication on the nurse's part and my part what she did was she gave me a vitamin D injection. I should have cross checked. Is there anything to worry about? I have health anxiety so I'm worried about the high dose. I know the oral dosage was 60,

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One extra vitamin D dose on top of what you already took today is very unlikely to cause toxicity. That level of risk usually needs very high doses repeated over weeks, not a single mix-up. ...  Read More

How long does a vitamin D IM injection take to improve symptoms? I have taken two IM injections in last 10 days and my vitamin D in 4 ng/ml

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Can i take vitamin d injection when vitamin d level is insufficient ie around 73..can it lead to vitamin d toxicity..oral supplementation is not working for me due to gut issues.. or it can lead to vitamin d toxicity...arachitol injection 3L ..is it safe to take ?

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According to your query and sign and know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above . Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it ...  Read More

Hello Doctors! Can you please prescribe the dose for vitamin D and the time frame/ gap in which it should be taken ? Thank you.

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Check if you have vit d defeciency.. then only medicine should be given.. otherwise you should have some symptoms related to that... ...  Read More

My vitamin d level is 28 My doctor told me it is insufficient, and advised to take calday-d3 once weekly for 4weeks is it safe to take that dose or do i need to reduce or increase the dose

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Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation. Please keep in mi ...  Read More

If i am taken vitamin D injection of 600000 U.I and after two days i am again taken 60000 U.I Capsules and after one week again take the capsule and after 15 days taken the injection. Is this procedure safe please suggest

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Kindly don't self medicate, please follow the directions of your treating doctor and kindly evaluate your vitamin D levels before taking the next injection or capsule. ...  Read More

Hi dr, I have slip disc and my dr asked me to get blood test where i found my vitamin D is 4.2 so he asked me to get vitamin d injection once in a week (total 4) I have taken 2 injections and Today i have to take 3rd ,but i got my periods.so is it ok to get injection while i am on my period. Thankyou in advance

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U May land up in hypervitaminosis with that large amount of vitamin d .(I suppose 6 lac unit each ) ...  Read More

Hey I took 2 injections of 600k iu vitamin D IM in a gap of 2.5 months. Initially my levels were 18 ng/ml now after 2 weeks of last dose my levels are 69 ng/ml. Calcium is 9.05 mg/dl and potassium 4.34 mmol/L and phosphorus 3.5 mg/dl. I am planning for pregnancy and now I have stopped vitamin D supplements and want to know if I am safe or there

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VIT d levels will stop declining by 1-2 months After that get again vit d levels done and all other levels are normal And you can plan for pregnancy ...  Read More

My vitamin b12 is on the lower end of the normal range (~300). Is it better to take injections or continue on vitamin supplements?

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A B12 level around 300 sits at the low-normal end, and at that level oral supplements usually work just as well as injections for most people. Injections tend to get reserved for levels that are clear ...  Read More

* Vitamin B12: below 148 pg/mL * Vitamin D: 16.6 ng/mL * Haemoglobin: 15.8 g/dL * HbA1c: 5.7% * ALT: 57 U/L * ALP: 159 U/L Consulted a doctor and I preferred taking injections He prescribed the following 1. Rejunuron forte - alternate days 5 dose 2. Arachitol 6L - weekly once for 4 week Is this correct medication ? I am worried more about vi

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A B12 of 148 and vitamin D of 16.6 are both genuinely low. Injections plus a weekly high dose is a standard way to correct them, not unusual treatment. The total vitamin D dose planned over four weeks ...  Read More

Vitamin D is 9.61 ng/ml Normal range 30-100 B12 is 181 pg/ml Normal range 211-912 Please provide suggestion for Vitamin D and B12

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Your vitamin D at 9.61 is quite low, well under the normal range, and your B12 at 181 is also below normal. Together these can cause tiredness, bone or muscle aches, low mood and sometimes tingling in ...  Read More

Hi , Sympotms: I have sometime BP elevated and gas in stomach which supplement should i take. These are my test results. Homocysteine: 17.86 µmol/L Fasting Glucose: 110 mg/dL HbA1c: 6.8% AST (SGOT): 36 U/L ALT (SGPT): 59 U/L Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP): 183 U/L Direct Bilirubin: 0.37 mg/dL CRP: 6.63 mg/L Vitamin D: 12.69 ng/mL (low/deficient)

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Your HbA1c of 6.8 with a fasting glucose of 110 falls in the diabetes range, not just borderline, and needs proper confirmation and care rather than a supplement. Your vitamin D is clearly deficient, ...  Read More

For vitamin D deficiency can anyone tell name and dosage of injection. As my vit D levels are always around 20 even after taking weekly tablets. I have heard that injection solves the deficiency prominently.

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A vitamin D level of 20 staying put despite weekly tablets usually means the dose isn't high enough for your body weight, or absorption through the gut is weak. Yes, an injectable form exists and is o ...  Read More

I recently got a full body checkup done and things which have been worth noticing have been Vitamin D total Hydroxy - 9.25 and Vitamin B12 - 333 So, what should be my course going forward?

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Your vitamin D level of 9.25 is significantly below what the body needs, this level usually needs active correction, not just sun exposure or diet. Your B12 at 333 is within the usual range and doesn' ...  Read More

I am a 30-year-old male with persistent fatigue and low energy. My recent blood tests show Vitamin B12 <148 pg/mL and Vitamin D 11.8 ng/mL. Hb is 15.1 g/dL and CBC is otherwise normal. Thyroid, HbA1c, kidney function and most liver parameters are normal. I am vegetarian. Please advise on the appropriate treatment for these deficiencies, includin

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Both oral and injectable B12 are used for a deficiency this low, but which one, the dose, and how long depends on your full picture, not something to decide from a report alone. ...  Read More

Today i got my report and my VITAMIN D 8.9 ng/mL B12 348 pg/mL Iron 48.16 ug/dL Transferrin saturation 14.3 % Ferritin 100.8 (though i have currently cold) Esr also high 15 Suggest something

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These reports point to some nutritional gaps that are common and usually correctable with the right supplementation guidance. An active cold can also temporarily affect markers like ESR, so it helps t ...  Read More

Hi, My Vitamin D level was 28 (insufficient), doctor prescribed 60,000 IU weekly for 8 weeks. After taking 3 doses, I noticed my heart rate goes above 100 bpm for 2-3 days after each dose. Should I stop this and switch to a lower daily dose instead? Please advise. Thanks

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You should let your prescribing doctor know about this heart rate rise before your next dose, especially since you're already on thyroid medication. ...  Read More

My 25-OH vitamin D is 6.1 ng/mL and calcium is 10.1 mg/dL. Is Vitamin D3 60,000 IU once weekly for a month appropriate measure to take ?

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A vitamin D level this low, alongside a calcium reading on the higher side, does need correction, but the exact dose and duration should be confirmed by whoever ordered these tests rather than a fixed ...  Read More

My sister is 38 years old, female and vegetarian. Her recent blood tests showed: • Haemoglobin (Hb): 9.8 g/dL • MCV: 68 fL • Serum iron: 34.3 • Vitamin B12: 105 • Vitamin D: 6.28 She has been experiencing fatigue, but her periods are normal. We would like to understand the appropriate treatment for these deficiencies. Does she need iron, vitamin

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Your haemoglobin, B12, and vitamin D levels are low enough to need proper treatment, not diet changes alone. This isn't something to manage without medical guidance. ...  Read More

About 2 years ago my vitamin d level was 21 Then I started 12 weeks of 60000iu dose After that my levels were 25 Then I take supplements (may be 2&3 dose in a year) Now I again tested it comes 19.6 (why it's not increasing) Symptoms: fatigue, neck stiffness, anxiety, calf muscle cramps. Note: I have hypothyroidism and my tsh is 7.21 and t4 -

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If you are on thyroid supplementation then need to increase the dose before further vitamin D supplementation. ...  Read More

About 2 years ago my vitamin d level was 21 Then I started 12 weeks of 60000iu dose After that my levels were 25 Then I take supplements (may be 2&3 dose in a year) Now I again tested it comes 19.6 (why it's not increasing) Symptoms: fatigue, neck stiffness, anxiety, calf muscle cramps. Note: I have hypothyroidism and my tsh is 7.21 and t4 -

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Need more information about you.It is not connected with supplements but at first improve your gut health for better absorption so detiled, connect me through practo you will get good results definite ...  Read More

I am 23 years old. I had a stomach ulcer in 2023 and around the same time my vitamin D level was low (19 ng/mL). I took Vitamin D3 60,000 IU capsules once a week for 12 weeks. After taking the last capsule I started urinating frequently about an hour later and this continued for around 2 days so I stopped taking Vitamin D3. Now I feel that my vitam

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Frequent urination after a vitamin D3 course can sometimes point to a calcium imbalance, so it's worth having this checked before you restart any supplement. ...  Read More

My blood reports had vitamin D3 of 9.8. Post that I took 60,000IU once a week for 4 weeks. Post 1 week, can I start supplementing 5000 IU of vitamin D3 and k2 daily for 3 months? Please suggest, if it is okay or I should minimise the dosage? I am at a sitting job, I don't get enough time to have sunlight as well.

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Please don't fix your own maintenance dose yet. After a weekly loading course, the next step is a repeat vitamin D test to see how much your level has actually come up. ...  Read More

Hi I had vitamin d with 8.2 ng ml kindly suggest what are the next steps and Vitamin B12 145sp/ml . What should I need to do and help me with next steps

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Your vitamin D of 8.2 and B12 of 145 both fall in the deficient range and need proper correction. ...  Read More

My Vitamin D is less than 3(25-OH VITAMIN D ) unit-NG/ML.what vegiterian food best for increase the Vitamin D

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A vitamin D level this low needs proper correction, and diet alone usually isn't enough to bring it up quickly. ...  Read More

My wife aged 36 yrs old was being tested for the following at Dr Lal Path lab. #Vitamin D 25- Hydroxy :: 32.16 (Range 75-250) Please look into the value and provide me a solution for the same.

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A level well under the standard reference range shown on that report generally calls for supplementation, the right dose and duration should come from whoever ordered the test. ...  Read More

Vitamin d is only 6% and cholesterol is not in good condition, bad colestrol high and good colestrol low and I might be diabetes in future as report says so please suggest medicine to cover my vitamin D

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No need to worry ryt now just take inj vitd 1amp im stat F/b After one Cap d rise once a week for one month And get your vitd levels done ...  Read More

My 3½-month-old baby has been taking Abbrivit D3 0.5 mL once daily (800 IU/mL) since birth. Today Ossopan-D 2.5 mL twice daily was prescribed, which adds another 200 IU vitamin D3 per day, making the total 600 IU vitamin D3 daily. Is it safe to continue both at these doses?

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Yes. Upto 800iu per day is fine ...  Read More

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