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Vitamin d level is 14
I have the right upper back muscle ache and low energy got my vitamin D checked it is 14 kindly suggest which and how much vitamin d I should take as a supplement to overcome my deficiency
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A vitamin D level of 14 ng/mL indicates vitamin D deficiency (normal is usually above 30 ng/mL). This level can commonly cause muscle aches, fatigue, low energy, and back or shoulder discomfort. So your symptoms are very likely related to the low vitamin D.
Next Steps
A standard correction regimen is:
• Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 60,000 IU once weekly
• Duration: 6–8 weeks
After this loading phase:
• Switch to maintenance dose:
• 60,000 IU once monthly
Additional advice:
• Take the tablet after a fatty meal (like milk, curd, or lunch/dinner) for better absorption.
• Recheck vitamin D levels after 8–10 weeks.
If you also have muscle weakness or cramps:
• A calcium supplement (500–600 mg daily) may be added for 4–6 weeks, unless you have kidney stones or high calcium levels.
Health Tips
• Get 15–20 minutes of sunlight exposure on arms and face, preferably between 8–10 AM.
• Include foods like:
• Egg yolk
• Fortified milk
• Mushrooms
• Fatty fish (if non-vegetarian)
• Stay well hydrated and maintain regular light exercise or stretching to reduce muscle stiffness.
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With the right supplementation, most people start feeling better within a few weeks—if you’d like, you can book a quick online consultation so we can tailor the exact dose and follow-up plan to your reports and symptoms.
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You should take Vitamin D once in a week for two months. 60K weekly for 2 months followed by once in 2 weeks
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Take tab uprise d3 60000 weekly for 4 weeks followed by 2000 iu daily as maintenance nof vit d 3
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Take cap uprise d3 60k , 1 tablet weekly for 4 weeks only
Also start talking sun bathing in the morning, at least 10 minutes, with proper exposure of the body
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start taking sun bathing in the morning for long turm releif
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You can take :-
Tab. MgD3 (once daily)(in the afternoon) x 1 month
It has D3 and Magnesium.
Magnesium glycine complex works very well for muscle ache.
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take tab uprise d3 60000 once weekly for 8 weeks followed by maintenance dose 2000 IU daily
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You have Vitamin D deficiency. You don’t need to worry, you will be feeling fine after sometime if u take the appropriate medicine for it
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Cap Vitamin D3 60000 IU once weekly for 8 weeks
Then 60000 IU one capsule once in 2 weeks
And then 60000 IU one capsule once a month for 2-4 months
Also get yourself checked for Serum Calcium and then send the report
If Serum Calcium is also low take Tablet Calcium 500 mg for 1 month
Drink one glass of milk daily. If you are non vegetarian ,eat 1-2 eggs everyday if u can
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Vitd 60000 u once aweek for 4 to 6 weeks
Maintenance 400u mnthly
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Your vitamin D level of 14 ng/mL indicates vitamin D deficiency. This can commonly cause muscle aches (including back pain), low energy, and fatigue, which fits with your symptoms.
Recommended Supplementation
Take Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 60,000 IU once weekly for 6–8 weeks
(usually one sachet or capsule per week)
After correction, switch to maintenance therapy:
1,000–2,000 IU daily or 60,000 IU once monthly
Vitamin D is best taken after a meal, preferably containing some fat, to improve absorption.
Next Steps
Recheck serum vitamin D after 8–12 weeks to ensure levels have improved (target: ≥30 ng/mL).
If pain or fatigue persists despite correction, consult a doctor to rule out other causes (
Health Tips
Get 15–20 minutes of sunlight exposure (midday) on face, arms, or legs, 3–4 days/week.
Ensure adequate dietary calcium (milk, curd, paneer, nuts).
Avoid taking very high doses daily without medical advice, as excess vitamin D can be harmful.
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60,000 IU once weekly for 6–8 weeks.
(usually as a sachet or capsule).
Then (maintenance):
1,000–2,000 IU daily OR
60,000 IU once monthly
Take vitamin D after a meal, preferably with some fat (milk or food) for better absorption.consult if you want further management and evaluation.
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Deksell nano 60k, Only wk/ 2 month
Or
Bio D 60K
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Uprise d3 capsule once a week for 12 weeks
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Need some more details kindly consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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