Dearborn, MI
A 35-year-old male asked:
why is it preferable to take calcium and magnesium supplements with vitamin d3 when you have d deficiency ? what the 2 do for vitamin d?
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Dr. Bernard Seifanswered
Clinical Psychology 40 years experience
Vitamin D helps: calcium go to bones rather than veins, which is what is needed for bone health. If D is low you don't need additional calcium. Check w/doc. Many people take 5K IUs of D3 daily. Peace and good health.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
My eyes are often sensitive to light, feel dry and they hurt. Is there a vitamin deficiency causing this? What can I take to better my eye health?
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Dr. Scott Bolhackanswered
Wound care 35 years experience
Eyes and vitamins: There are many vitamin deficiencies associated with eye issues, the most important one being vitamin a. Your symptoms need to be assessed by an ophthalmologist without delay.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
I've had symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency for years, does it mean that ill have permanent nerve damage?
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Dr. Djamchid Lotfianswered
Neurology 58 years experience
Correct diagnosis?: B12 deficiency can cause spinal cord (subacute combined degeneration) or peripheral nerve problems , but usually is treatable with B12 injections.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Will vitamin b3 wprks to cure acne in face and all over the body?
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Dr. Patrick Ferryanswered
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 18 years experience
Not sure, try it!: I'm skeptical, but it is likely a harmless experiment. But beware, b3 can really make your skin 'flush' and may create a whole new (transient) skin issue! let us know how it works.
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Lithia Springs, GA
A 22-year-old female asked:
I was on birth control for 5 years straight (depo-vera)..Im 22 years old now, but I stopped using birth control in 2008 and my cycle is still off balance. What are some vitamins that would help balance off my hormones and is fertilaid safe to take? My hus
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Dr. Garrett Garneranswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 9 years experience
Get checked: If you have been off meds for that long, my advice is for you to go get your hormones checked. There are no meds that will make you ovulate if your hormones are off. You should be on a prenatal vitamin every day but i would tell you to go get checked.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Are zinc and vitamin b complex supplements good to treat ulcerative colitis?
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Dr. Mark Hoepfneranswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
Not aware: I am not aware that vitamin or mineral supplements help in ulcerative colitis.
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