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Vitamin d is 8.5%.i have been having leg and back pain lately.i don't have any health probs.is it because of this? do i take supplements?

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Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

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Yes: You will require both vitamin-d as well as calcium supplements. Early morning and evening sun bath will also help you to increase vitamin-d levels. Please consult your doctor to know what are the treatment choice you have. Good luck !

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Answered 11/26/2013

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A member asked:

Vitamin d is 8.5%.i have been having leg and back pain lately.i don't have any health probs.is it because of this? do i take supplements?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mohammed Parvez answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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