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  • Male
  • 30 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I've been struggling with joint pain for the past 10 days and my doctor mentioned it might be due to a calcium deficiency. He suggested taking calcitas powder twice a day. I've been on this for 5 days now, but I still don't feel any relief. Should I keep taking it, or is there something else I should consider?

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you can not expect result in 5 days needs prolong tretament takes usually 3 months to see the results follow your doctors advice and also consume calcium rich foods for better results

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Consult a Rheumatologist

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