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Suggest Treatment When Diagnosed With Vitamin D Deficiency

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Posted on Thu, 23 Jul 2015
Question: I have been diagnosed with vitamin d deficiency of 13.5.. I am a 34 years male.. the doctor has prescribed a 6 lakhs iu weekly ones and for four weeks... then after a oral supplement for 2 years.. please help us this the correct dosage..
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Ill help you with the correct disease.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
Vitamin D deficiency is very common in XXXXXXX and most people are suffering from it. Now a days many clinicians including me are not giving importance to this test if the person has no appropriate symptoms.
In case of Vitamin D deficiency, we prescribe our patients either weekly injection or oral formulations in dose of 60,000 U once a week for 3 months followed by once a month till the levels come in adequate range.
You can buy the supplement in tablet or in XXXXXXX form available commonly as in dose known as 60 K. This is to be taken once a week only.
I hope it helps you.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E
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Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (17 minutes later)
is the dose of 6 lakh iu units correct, optimal ? coz I have chronic pain my legs for which I am getting effected in my normal life.. I have already taken 3 lakhs IU last 27 XXXXXXX but no relief.. hence I consulted a doc...
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Check Serum ferritin.

Detailed Answer:
Hi. Yes the dose is optimal. Vitamin D in my clinical experience doesn't help in leg cramps if the Serum calcium is normal.
You should also get Serum Iron and Serum Ferritin done as iron deficiency anemia is also a common cause.
I would keep the possibility of Rest less Leg syndrome in cases where all investigations are normal.
I would advice you to start on a supplement containing Vitamin E and Levocarnitine for the same.
Write back to me with reports.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E
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Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (2 hours later)
are referring optimal dose to the one with 6 lakhs iu? should I go ahead...
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
In injectable form

Detailed Answer:
Hi, That 6 lacks IU dose is to be used in injectable form. It's a high dose regimen. But i personally prefer to use 60,000 IU available as 60 K Tablet or Sachets once a week.
I hope it helps.
Take Care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (1 hour later)
yes that is in inhectibel form only... I spoke to the ortho doc.. he said since I am a severly deficient patient.. this dose would help.. I am seeking your opinion on the dosage... ai have attached the reports and his prescription pls guide..
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You can carry on with that.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, I have see the reports as well as his prescription. He has advised you this dosage is injection form only as we have discussed.
You can go ahead with the same treatment as given by your doctor.
This would eventually help you in getting the deficiency treated.
Good Luck.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Suggest Treatment When Diagnosed With Vitamin D Deficiency

Brief Answer: Ill help you with the correct disease. Detailed Answer: Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern. Vitamin D deficiency is very common in XXXXXXX and most people are suffering from it. Now a days many clinicians including me are not giving importance to this test if the person has no appropriate symptoms. In case of Vitamin D deficiency, we prescribe our patients either weekly injection or oral formulations in dose of 60,000 U once a week for 3 months followed by once a month till the levels come in adequate range. You can buy the supplement in tablet or in XXXXXXX form available commonly as in dose known as 60 K. This is to be taken once a week only. I hope it helps you. If you have any further query, please ask me.