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01-28-2014, 08:30 PM | #1 | |||
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I bought a bottle of Nature's Bounty Liquid Filled Absorable Calcium today. It is 1200mg Calcium and 1000 IU Vitamin D3. The label says that the Vitamin D3 supports a healthy immune system.
I work nights, rarely seeing the sun this time of the year. I have been on a high dose of Preds (1.8mg/kg/day) for 2 weeks, and I am sure my neurologist will begin to taper the dose down to maintenance levels soon. I am on Mestinon too. Did I make the right choice? I have not opened the bottle, so I can return it if necessary. -Mark- |
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01-28-2014, 09:04 PM | #2 | ||
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01-28-2014, 09:10 PM | #3 | |||
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Thanks for the quick response. The directions say to take two tables a day with a meal. I may start out with one. I will see my neurologist on Monday and ask him about it. -Mark- |
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01-28-2014, 10:22 PM | #4 | ||
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Getting a serum Vitamin D level drawn would be a good place to start. Once you know your level you can figure out a good dosage of vitamin d3. It will possibly be far more than what's in the supplement you just purchased. Calcium and vit d are very important to have on board when taking pred.
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01-28-2014, 11:05 PM | #5 | |||
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I already took one douse. Should I avoid any other doses and ask my neurologist to order the serum vitamins D level test on Monday? BTW, on a side note, how do you place a "Thanks for this!" says: line on a post. I cannot see how to do it. Thanks, -Mark- |
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01-28-2014, 11:09 PM | #6 | ||
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There will be no problem if you continue to take the supplement. It really takes a lot of vit d3 to affect your levels over the short term. Either your neuro or PCP should be happy to run the test for you.
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