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Suggest Treatment For Vitamin D Deficiency

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Posted on Fri, 6 Feb 2015
Question: After a bone density scan it was found that I am deficient in vitamin D. I cannot be in the sun because of a herpes flare-up on my lip. I have just come off of 6 months on prednisone. What dosage should I take of vitamin D supplement?
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I need to know the Vitamin D levels.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Anshul Varhsney. I understand your concern.
The dose of Vitamin D depends on the levels of Vitamin D found in the blood test.
Please mention the levels. If feasible attach the report.
According to it, i will help you with the treatment.
Stay Healthy.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Anshul Varshney (36 hours later)
I am scheduled for a blood test this Monday . When the results come in I will then get back to you.
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Good Luck.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
I will wait to see your reports.
Wish you good luck.
Stay Healthy.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Vitamin D Deficiency

Brief Answer: I need to know the Vitamin D levels. Detailed Answer: Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varhsney. I understand your concern. The dose of Vitamin D depends on the levels of Vitamin D found in the blood test. Please mention the levels. If feasible attach the report. According to it, i will help you with the treatment. Stay Healthy.