A retrospective study (D Shepherd et al. JPGN 2015; 61: 411-14) shows that a single high-dose oral vitamin D3 therapy can be effective for 6 months. This study involved treatment of 76 children between 2006-2010.
Stoss vitamin D dosing used in this study:
- < 3 yrs 200,000 IU
- 3-12 yrs 400,000 IU
- >12 800,000 IU
Followup levels of Vitamin D (25-OH) and calcium were checked at 1 week, 4 weeks, 3 months and 6 months..
Key finding:
- 25-OHD >50 nmol/L (=20 ng/mL) was seen in 96.6% at 3 months and 76.4% at 6 months. 63% had a level >75 nmol/L (=30 ng/mL) at 1 month.
Bottomline: Authors noted: “Stoss therapy safely and effectively achieved and maintained a level of 25OHD > 50 nmol/L during 6 months in these children with IBD.”
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Hello
I left a comment on the post the other day about Anemia and IBD. I also shared it on my non profit Facebook page. I really enjoy your blog and often share your posts with my doctor to discuss different issues. I have a 15 year old son who was diagnosed with Crohn’s when he was 2. I started a charity http://www.connectingtocure.org to raise money for research and awareness about IBD.
Will you be at Advances?
Stacy Dylan
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Connecting-to-Cure-Crohns-and-Colitis/365415063488156
Twitter @connecttocure http://www.connectingtocure.org
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Right now I am covering our busy hospital service. I will not be at the Advances IBD meeting. I would be happy to discuss more in next few days. Thanks for your comments.
Sorry just saw this. Let’s connect some time in the new year. I will reach out to you. I am still working on getting my blog set up!
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