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Question: I have been done with whole body checkup around 5month ago. Now to diagnose sleep apnea problem doctor asked me to do Vitamin B12, Vitamin-D3 and TSH and she confirmed me that if test reports are available for last 6months will work. So I have that report in that Vitamin B12 is 139 and Vitamin D3-8.1 ng/mL and TSH-2.34 uIU/ml.
So can please give ur suggestions on the basis of given test values and should go for new tests or these report will work.
So can please give ur suggestions on the basis of given test values and should go for new tests or these report will work.
Brief Answer:
Sleep Study is required.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Welcome back.
As we discussed last time, that generalized tiredness can be due to sleep apnea , calcium and vitamin D deficiency, your reports are definitely suggestive of Vitamin D deficiency as well as slight Vitamin B12 deficiency.
In my opinion, you should be started on the supplements for Vitamin D and B12.
As far as our discussion on sleep apnea is concerned, you would require to get Sleep study for the confirmation.
Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D levels are not the indicators of Sleep Apnea.
So, in my opinion, you should start taking the supplements, and get sleep study done whenever feasible for you.
I hope it helps you.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Stay healthy.
Sleep Study is required.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Welcome back.
As we discussed last time, that generalized tiredness can be due to sleep apnea , calcium and vitamin D deficiency, your reports are definitely suggestive of Vitamin D deficiency as well as slight Vitamin B12 deficiency.
In my opinion, you should be started on the supplements for Vitamin D and B12.
As far as our discussion on sleep apnea is concerned, you would require to get Sleep study for the confirmation.
Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D levels are not the indicators of Sleep Apnea.
So, in my opinion, you should start taking the supplements, and get sleep study done whenever feasible for you.
I hope it helps you.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Stay healthy.
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