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I have a vitamin d deficiency (11 ng/ml) that won't get better. (i take 1000iu a day but levels won't rise) what would the recommended action be?

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Prescr. Strength : You will need prescription strength vitamin d. Have your doctor prescribe it for you. It comes in doses of 50, 000 iu and your doctor can determine the regimen that is right for you.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/14/2014

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I have sgot 63, sgpt 71, lipoprotein a 32.2 mg/dl, hs crp 5 mg/l and iron and calcium deficiency. i have anemia too. And my vitamin d level is 5 ng/ml only.. what does that mean..? I have never used alcohol too.. Can somebody help me?

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I recently knew that I have a vitamin D deficiency 7.54, my Doctor gave me a Vitamin D3 15 ml a week for 3 months, will I get better or must I do more?

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How long does it take to increase 10-20 ng/mL if youre Vitamin D deficient?

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