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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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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 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

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

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

My wife was diagnosed with vitamin d deficiency in dec 2022. Her level was 14. After doctor consultation she was taking 60000 IU once a week for 3 months and in april 2023, her vitamin d level was 64. Since then she have not taken any maintenance dose of vitamin D. She is a housewife and not used to getting enough sun exposure. My query is can some

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Yes you need to take maintenance dose ...  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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A vitamin D value around 19.6 remains deficient. A low response can result from missed doses, incorrect dosing or timing, limited absorption, obesity, or an untreated thyroid or other medical problem; ...  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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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

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

My vitamin D is 16 so which d3 and k2 capsule should I take and for how much time...plz suggest vitamin d medicine and should suggest k2 also

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Take vitamin d3 60k once week for 8 week ...  Read More

I took vitamin d3 best 60 k tablets daily one for ten days because mine is 4.5 so my doctor suggested but I don't know o fel it affect my kidney or something do you think it affect please answer me

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Take weekly dose ,not daily ...  Read More

I had renal calculi episode in february this year and on recent test my renal parameters are normal but both vitamin D and serum calcium levels are low. Is it okay to take vitamin D and calcium supplements and also wanted to take collagen supplements(no off the counter pills)

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

I have antral gastritis and my vitamin d,vitamin b12 are low and i have anxiety givevme best supplement for vitamin d and b12

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Uprise D3 60k capsule weekly and nurokind 1500 micrograms daily for 3 months and do test again after 3 months ...  Read More

Suggest me supplements for vitamin D, vitamin B12 and iron/folic acid since my blood report shows i am deficient in these nutrients

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Uprise 60k and Methylcobalamin 1500mcg for d3 and b12 once weekly upto 3 months.iron ascorbate tablet for iron deficiency. Once daily upto 3 to 4 weeks.keep gap between tablets. ...  Read More

I am facing fatigue and tiredness due to low vitamin D which is 8 and iron levels which is 7.8 and my HB level is 10

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Vitamin D 8 ng/mL indicates severe deficiency. Haemoglobin 10 g/dL indicates anaemia, which can contribute to fatigue and weakness. “Iron 7.8” needs clarification—if this is serum fe ...  Read More

Hi, I was experiencing some muscle fatigue problems so my gym trainer suggested getting my vitamin levels checked. I did Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D test. B12 result came as 469.5 but Vitamin D result came as 12.5. please can you advise how to fix this issue. Thanks

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Based on this, a Vitamin D level of 12.5\text{ ng/mL} indicates a significant Vitamin D deficiency (normal levels are typically above 30\text{ ng/mL}). Vitamin D plays a crucial role in calcium absorp ...  Read More

Hi Team, I recently got a preventive health checkup done. One major issue is severe Vitamin D deficiency Report indicates Vitamin D Total - 25 Hydroxy value to be 10.4 ng/ml I have bought live60k supplement to take every week. How long is it safe to take this?

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