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Suggest Treatment For Pertussis, Vitamin D Deficiency, High ESR And Joint Pain

I was recently diagnosed with Bordatella Pertussis Whooping Cough, I am a female age 59. Blood labs show Vit D deficiency (22L) and high/higher level of ESR (31H). Monocytes were listed at (11H). I have chronic bone/joint pain and fatigue. Any suggestions?
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Hello,

Pertusiss in elderly treated with macrolide antibiotics for 1-2 weeks. Vaccination in elderly may prevent from reinfection. For vitamin deficiency you may use cap bit D3 60k units orally once in a week for five weeks. High ESR may be due to arthritis or infection in joint. Use pain killer or NSAIDS for relief. If no improvement get it done X-ray of joint and get it treated accordingly.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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Suggest Treatment For Pertussis, Vitamin D Deficiency, High ESR And Joint Pain

Hello, Pertusiss in elderly treated with macrolide antibiotics for 1-2 weeks. Vaccination in elderly may prevent from reinfection. For vitamin deficiency you may use cap bit D3 60k units orally once in a week for five weeks. High ESR may be due to arthritis or infection in joint. Use pain killer or NSAIDS for relief. If no improvement get it done X-ray of joint and get it treated accordingly. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist