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Calcium levels and Vitamin D supplements
Dear Dr. Lupo, prior to taking prescription Vitamin D (50K IU 2x/wk) my calcium levels were elevated (10.3) with low Vitamin D. I started taing Vitamin D supplements and my calcium level dropped to 9.2.
Why would my calcium level drop after taking Vit D supplements? Does this suggest a possible Parathyroid issue?
Thank you.
Why would my calcium level drop after taking Vit D supplements? Does this suggest a possible Parathyroid issue?
Thank you.
A related discussion, does pth have too high was started.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
This is possibly parathyroid. Would like to know what your parathyroid levels were / are.
With Ca of 10.3 and low vit D, primary hyperparathyroidism is the most likely problem. Calcium fluctuates quite a bit so having a level of 9.2 does not exclude hyperparathyroidism.
Would follow trend and check PTH levels.
With Ca of 10.3 and low vit D, primary hyperparathyroidism is the most likely problem. Calcium fluctuates quite a bit so having a level of 9.2 does not exclude hyperparathyroidism.
Would follow trend and check PTH levels.
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