I was recently diagnosed with a severe vitamin D deficiency (3 ng/mL) and am experiencing whole-body pain, muscle spasms, and upper back pain. What medications or supplements should I take to treat this?
A Vitamin D level of 3 ng/mL is very low, but please don't worry this is highly treatable, and your body pain and muscle spasms are common symptoms that will improve. To correct this safely, doctors typically prescribe high-dose Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), usually 50,000 IU taken once weekly for 8 weeks, followed by a daily maintenance dose of 1,000 to 2,000 IU. Additionally, taking an over-the-counter calcium supplement (like calcium carbonate or calcium citrate) can help relieve your muscle spasms, as Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption. Please consult your doctor to receive the correct prescription and schedule a follow-up blood test in 2 to 3 months.
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I was recently diagnosed with a severe vitamin D deficiency (3 ng/mL) and am experiencing whole-body pain, muscle spasms, and upper back pain. What medications or supplements should I take to treat this?
