I've been on 0.5mcg Calcitriol for several year rx'd be Endocronologist. I just had blood wk done by... Internist & Rheumatologist & both said I needed to start taking 2000 IU Vit D. Why? I thought I was covered
Why do I now need to take Vitamin D when I have been taking Calcitrol?
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- 21 Nov 2010 by tormy
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- calcitriol, blood disorders
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