HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

I Have Vitamin D Deficiency ,high PTH & Normal Calcium, Do I Have To See Endocrine Doctor To Check The Thyroid?

HI , am a lady 33yrs, i have the following endocrinology results : calcium 9.1 ; C.R.P:8.37, VIT D(25-OH) 11.3; & PTH 131pg/ml doctor said i have vitamin d deficiency & advised to take vitamin d 50,000iu one capsule once a week plus calcium 1200mg daily i took one vitamin last week & 3 tablets calcium but i stopped the calcium because i got constipation out of it. can you please advise me on the case? do i have to see endocrine doctor to check the thyroid?
Sat, 19 Mar 2011
Report Abuse
  User's Response
's  Response
You cannot take 1200mg of calcium daily because your body will only absorb 400-800mg at any one time and flush the rest. Can you cut these supplements in half? or take a lower dose (250-400mg)? You need Vit d with K2 (for absorption of calcium) daily then after a week or so take the right dose calcium. I take Isotonix Vit D with K2 (which has the Vit D value of 40 glasses of milk in one dose and absorbs in 5 mins with over 90% bio-availability.
Ayurveda Specialist,  Dr. Ram Mani Bhandari's  Response
Dear
welcome to healthcaremagic
Sherry was right your body can absorb 400-800mg, so its worthless taking 1200mg please consult the doctor about this and taking appropiate dosage for you
Thanks
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Thyroid


Loading Online Doctors....
I Have Vitamin D Deficiency ,high PTH & Normal Calcium, Do I Have To See Endocrine Doctor To Check The Thyroid?

You cannot take 1200mg of calcium daily because your body will only absorb 400-800mg at any one time and flush the rest. Can you cut these supplements in half? or take a lower dose (250-400mg)? You need Vit d with K2 (for absorption of calcium) daily then after a week or so take the right dose calcium. I take Isotonix Vit D with K2 (which has the Vit D value of 40 glasses of milk in one dose and absorbs in 5 mins with over 90% bio-availability.