Study Suggests Those Who Have Chronic Pain May Need to Assess Vitamin D Status

Optahealth — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:05:08 +0000

Do vitamin D deficiencies contribute to musculoskeletal pain?

Take a look at this video to learn about the study results.

The study dealt with people who suffered chronic pain from a variety of causes.

Mayo Clinic Study Suggests
Those Who Have Chronic Pain
May Need to Assess Vitamin D Status

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276 chronic pain patients were involved in the study. Vitamin D levels were measured with testing. Vitamin D testing is fairly inexpensive an simple process. Your doctor can check your levels for you. A strong association was found between vitamin D deficiency and the amount of narcotic pain medication that was required. Medications such as morphine and others.

Check out the video for more information.

Vitamin D comes from 3 main sources

Exposure to the sun
Food
Dietary supplements

We will find and post some additional vitamin D videos in the near future. We would love to hear your comments on the pain vitamin D connection. Please use the comment box below to voice your opinion.

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Study Suggests Those Who Have Chronic Pain May Need to Assess Vitamin D Status