After pregnancy, my wife developed severe pain in lower bones and back. I consulted a doctor (GYN and OBS) who advised a blood check up. Blood report results show calcium 10.40 mg/dL, TSH by CLIA Serum 3.41 ?IU/mL, Free T4 Serum by CLIA 1.17 ng/dL, Free T3 Serum by CLIA 2.32 pg/mL, 25 Hydroxy (OH) Vitamin D Serum 11.66 ng/mL. She has been prescribed T. Shelcal HD and T. Losmia 60K for 8 weeks. After taking medicine for about 4 weeks, she did not find any relief in the pain. Do I need to take a second opinion on the same or wait for more time? One of my friends advised to ask our doctor for vitamin D3 injection, as it will be very effective. Please advise or guide me. Should I go for a second opinion or ask my doctor for vitamin D3 injection? Please suggest some D3 injections which are good to take and available in the market? Thanks in advance for your suggestions and advice.

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Dr Hema Pratima

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Your wifes Vitamin D level is very low (11.66 ng/ml) this is likely the cause of her back and bone pain. The calcium level is normal, but relief may take 6 to 8 weeks. A Vitamin D3 injection (like Cholecalciferol 60000 IU IM) can help faster. Discuss this with your doctor before switching or stopping her oral supplements.

Dr. Hema Suggests...

Take a Vitamin D Test Test or Take a TSH Test (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) Test

Book Vitamin D Test Test Book TSH Test (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) Test

Answered 08/09/2025

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