My spouse has vitamin D deficiency (blood report result 9.12 ng/mL). She has complaints of pain in the lower back, ribs, and ankle/heel. What precautions should we take to ensure that vitamin D levels return to the normal range? Please guide.

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Dr Yusuf Mohammad

General Practitioner

MBBS
8+ Yrs

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This is severe deficiency. Vitamin D3 supplements needed (usually 60,000 IU/week for 8 weeks) under doctors advice. Monitor sun exposure.

Dr. Yusuf Suggests...

Take a 25-HYDROXY VITAMIN D (D2+D3) Test or Take a PARATHYROID HORMONE (INTACT PTH) Test

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Answered 08/09/2025

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