Question 1

what type of vitamin d do vitamin d injections contain and should i sunbathe whilst receiving my monthly injections ?  my level is 18.8

Accepted Answer

2 possibilities: It could be vit d2 (ergocalciferol) or d3 (cholecalciferol). Sunbathing will give you an additional boost in your vitamin d levels and is a pretty good idea. But don't overdo it in that hot kuwait sun!

Question 2

what type of vitamin d do you recommend for a person with hypothirodism?

Accepted Answer

D3 because this is: the active form of D &amp; a large minority of people do not convert D or D2 (the prescription form of D) into D3 reliability. However, the only way to know is to measure serum D3 concentration, not just D or D2. Beware that many OTC brands do not work well; I have seen great success with an OTC brand containing 50,000 IU derived from sheep lanolin; usually taken about once weekly.

Question 3

what type of vitamin d supplement is best? otc or rx?

Accepted Answer

The natural: My advise would be to use the derived from cod liver oil.
It comes naturally in combination with vitamin a. This is a very good natural combination for multiple reasons. You can find it in the vitamin shops .Look for capsules containing vit d- 400 iu and vit a about 2, 000 or 3, 000 iu. The usual recommended dose would be one capsule a day after meal. If you are sick you can take more.

Question 4

a typing error  of a pharmacist for vitamin d prescription of 50.000 u. 3 times a wk for a mo, was written 3 times a day per a month, consequences?

Accepted Answer

Some and mild  (D2): I had a patient over 65 years of age who took daily  50000 units for 12 days. There was no adverse events. Her calcium was still normal and her level was high above 100 that came down over 2 weeks.

Question 5

which types of pain and other symptoms can a vitamin d level of 12.7 cause?

Accepted Answer

Many risks &problems: Low vit d can cause fatigue, muscle pain/ weakness, headaches, depression and increases risk of infections, heart disease, cancer and risk of dying! most adults need 5-8000 iu of d3/day; avoid d2! see http://www.Drfranklipman.Com/symptoms-diseases-associated-with-vitamin-d-deficiency and http://articles.Mercola.Com/sites/articles/archive/2008/11/01/vitamin-d-is-a-key-player-in-your-overall-health.Aspx.

Question 6

is vitamin d required to absorb all types of calcium? can mineral water with 345mg/l of  dissolved ca, increase ca levels without the use of vit d?

Accepted Answer

Vit D required: For the most part, supplemental Calcium is not necessary. In fact too much Calcium intake is associated with hardening of the arteries. Yes vitamin D3 is necessary for your body to be able to use Calcium. So the best practice for good health is to get enough sun exposure (that's how your supposed to make your own vit D), eat a lot of green vegetables (Ca), and take a vit D3 supplement if needed.

Question 7

hypoparathyroid ca 8.3. low vitamin d now. on calcitriol. 5 mcgs. how is it possible that i am low? and which type of vitamin d inactive or activeform

Accepted Answer

Depends what taking: There are several stages in producing active vitamin d.  The dietary form is converted into 25hydroxyvitamin d which is then converted in the kidney to 1, 25 dihydroxy vitamine d (the "active" form.  The usual vitamin d lab test looks for 25 hydroxyvitamin d; Calcitriol is 1, 25 dihydroxyvitamin d.  So if you are taking Calcitriol you may have plenty of active vitamin d but a low level of 25 hydroxy.

Question 8

blood result showed that i was deficient of vitamin d. i scored half of what a normal level is.type of vitamin d should i take and how much (iu) a day?

Accepted Answer

5-10,000 iu D3/day: With levels that low I advise you start by taking 10,000 iu of D3 a day for 2 months, then reduce to 5-8000 iu/day. At some point you should recheck your levels. Optimal levels are 50-80. It is best to take Vitamin K along with D and make sure you are getting Vit A as these vitamins work synergistically. Avoid D2, which is dangerous! See
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Question 9

i have a vitamin d deficiency arrived unit 6 . how mony unite can l take.. what is the best type of medication for vitamin d?

Accepted Answer

D3: Hi. Most of us feel your serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level should be over 30; I try for mid-30's to 40's in my patients. Cholecalciferol, or vitamin D3, is what is most commonly used for nutritional replacement (ergocalciferol, or vitamin D2, is also used although less preferred than D3). You should take at least 5,000 units/day and have your 25-hydroxyvitamin D level checked again in 2-3 months.

Question 10

how to best manage severe, severe osteoporosis?  have tried all types of services, just started prolia, increased calcium, increased vitamin d.

Accepted Answer

Varies : It sounds like you are doing the right things.  Serial bone density tests can tell if you are responding to current regimen; and if not, there are other options.  Regular exercise and avoiding substances that worsen osteoporosis can be helpful as well.

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What type of vitamin d do vitamin d injections contain and should i sunbathe whilst receiving my monthly injections ? my level is 18.8

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What type of vitamin d do you recommend for a person with hypothirodism?

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What type of vitamin d supplement is best? otc or rx?

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A typing error of a pharmacist for vitamin d prescription of 50.000 u. 3 times a wk for a mo, was written 3 times a day per a month, consequences?

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Which types of pain and other symptoms can a vitamin d level of 12.7 cause?

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Is vitamin d required to absorb all types of calcium? can mineral water with 345mg/l of dissolved ca, increase ca levels without the use of vit d?

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Hypoparathyroid ca 8.3. low vitamin d now. on calcitriol. 5 mcgs. how is it possible that i am low? and which type of vitamin d inactive or activeform

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Blood result showed that i was deficient of vitamin d. i scored half of what a normal level is.type of vitamin d should i take and how much (iu) a day?

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I have a vitamin d deficiency arrived unit 6 . how mony unite can l take.. what is the best type of medication for vitamin d?

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How to best manage severe, severe osteoporosis? have tried all types of services, just started prolia, increased calcium, increased vitamin d.

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