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What To Do For Low Vitamin D Level Causing Numbness?
my sister underwent valve replacement surgery two month back she is taking acitrom 2mg and 3 mg alternative days after operation she complain numness in her lower right leg and some nerve make some bulge experiance we tested for vitamin d deficiency as per doctor advice it shows very very low what to do now
Mon, 4 Nov 2019
Hello,
The treatment may include oral vitamin D2 at 50,000 IU per week for eight weeks. After vitamin D levels normalize, I suggest a dosage of cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) at 800 to 1,000 IU per day from supplemental sources.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The treatment may include oral vitamin D2 at 50,000 IU per week for eight weeks. After vitamin D levels normalize, I suggest a dosage of cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) at 800 to 1,000 IU per day from supplemental sources.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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