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Chronic Back Ache That Surfaces On Lying, Exhaustion, Pain In Knee And Neck. Labs Show Low Vitamin D. Help?

Hi I have a backache which has persisted over 8 months and i happens everytime I lie down. While I sit/stand I do not expereince. I also feel extremely exhausted and drained out all the time. I develop a pain in the neck and knees ocassionally. When I got a test done, the Vitamin D has come insufficient (17.89). Please advise.
Wed, 7 Aug 2013
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Welcome to HCM.
Start vitamin D3 sachets or d3 60k tab. once weekly.
Intra muscular B12 injection will be helpful.
Apply local nsaid gel and oral nsaid wth muscle relaxane will give some relief.
Recurrent history requires x-ray for further evaluation.
Eat good nutritious,high calcium and protein diet.take morning sun bath.
Start exercise regularly after getting cure.
Consult your orthopedician for better medical management.
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement Dr. Saurabh Gupta's  Response
Hi,
Your pain seems to be due to vitamin D 3 deficiency.Take vitamin d3 supplements( injectable/oral form)undersupervision of your doctor.
Eat diet rich in calcium and vit d3. take regular sun bath.
Hope this helps you. You can cosult me again directly through my profile http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-saurabh-gupta/64132
Regards.

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Chronic Back Ache That Surfaces On Lying, Exhaustion, Pain In Knee And Neck. Labs Show Low Vitamin D. Help?

Welcome to HCM. Start vitamin D3 sachets or d3 60k tab. once weekly. Intra muscular B12 injection will be helpful. Apply local nsaid gel and oral nsaid wth muscle relaxane will give some relief. Recurrent history requires x-ray for further evaluation. Eat good nutritious,high calcium and protein diet.take morning sun bath. Start exercise regularly after getting cure. Consult your orthopedician for better medical management.