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Had vit d tested, low at 29. the 1,25 dihydroxi d2 level says <4. what does that mean, less than 4? calcium normal. magnesium 1.8. i get fasiculations

Q: had vit d tested, low at 29. the 1,25 dihydroxi d2 level says <4. what does that mean, less than 4? calcium normal. magnesium 1.8. i get fasiculations

Vitamin D: A vitamin D level of 29 is not low. Go to your pharmacy and purchase over-the-counter vitamin D tablets either 1000 or 2000 mg per tablet - your choice. They are not expensive - much less expensive than a vitamin D lab test.

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Vitamin D: A vitamin D level of 29 is not low. Go to your pharmacy and purchase over-the-counter vitamin D tablets either 1000 or 2000 mg per tablet - your choice. They are not expensive - much less expensive than a vitamin D lab test.

Answered 9/14/2015

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A member asked:

Had vit d tested, low at 29. the 1,25 dihydroxi d2 level says <4. what does that mean, less than 4? calcium normal. magnesium 1.8. i get fasiculations

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