I am in the IT profession and have been suffering from lower back pain for 2 years. I got a Vitamin D3 test done today and the result shows a level of 6.9 ng/ml. Does this mean I have a deficiency? If so, what are the risks and what are the ways to increase Vitamin D levels? Thanks.

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A Vitamin D3 level of 6.9 ng/ml indicates severe deficiency (normal: greater than 30 ng/ml). It can cause chronic back pain, fatigue, bone weakness, mood changes. Supplement with Vitamin D3 60,000 IU weekly (under doctors advice). Include sunlight (20 mins daily) and foods like eggs, milk, mushrooms, fish.

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