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Vitamin D Deficiency May Contribute To Chronic Pain
Although an inadequacy of vitamin D may not be the main cause of chronic pain, it can exacerbate it. It's long been known that a vitamin D deficiency can cause pain and muscle weakness. Now a study at the Mayo Comprehensive Pain Rehabilitation Center in Rochester, Minnesota, has revealed that approximately one-fourth of the patients who suffer with chronic pain also have inadequate blood levels of vitamin D. In addition, the study showed that those with inadequate vitamin D levels required high...
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Expert & Community Posts
Vitamin D for the Heart
By David Mendosa , Health Expert...amount of sun exposure is safe, so oral vitamin D supplements may work best," he says. I told... Read more »
Tanning Salons and Vitamin D Hype
By Sue Chung , Health Expert...once every few weeks or when I go on vacation. Besides, isn't sunlight necessary to make vitamin... Read more »
What to Ask Your Osteoporosis Doctor
By Neil Gonter, MD , Health Expert...accurate. • If the scan was performed at a site outside your physician’s office, it is very... Read more »
Hodge Podge World of Medical Information
By Dr. Gross , Health Expert...Barr Virus (EBV) as a potential trigger of MS or on Vitamin D supplementation as a seductive... Read more »
So, How Many Pills Do YOU Take?
By HeartHawk , Health Expert...take so much and it has a lower incidence of side effects. Rosuvastatin (5mg): Sold under the... Read more »
Health Guide
Treatment Options for Osteoporosis
...bone density and decrease osteoporotic fractures by approximately 60%. Each medication has positive effects on preventing bone loss that patients must weigh against the possibly bothersome... Read more »Frequently Asked Questions
...treated. blood pressure that drops too much on standing vision problems taking medications that cause side effects like dizziness and confusion, or that interact with one another. Impaired mental... Read more »Menopause: Lifestyle Changes
...in place of healthy foods. Research increasingly suggests that high vitamin doses may have harmful effects.Mineral-Rich Fruits and Vegetables. Diets rich in fresh fruits and vegetables are high in... Read more »Osteoporosis: Lifestyle Changes
...mg of calcium every day.Breast-feeding women should have 2,000 mg per day.Because of potential side effects with high amounts of calcium, an upper limit of 2,500 mg is recommended.Forms of Calcium... Read more »Vitamins: Introduction
...which must be proven both safe and effective through clinical trials). If a supplement causes side effects in people once it is for sale, the government may place restrictions on the supplement or... Read more »Images
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Medications
...pharmacist to see if you need to take calcium/vitamin D supplements. Read more »
...cholesterol levels) will be performed to monitor for side effects and response to therapy.... Read more »
...performed to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more... Read more »
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Related News
Low Vitamin D Linked to PAD
April 28, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Not getting enough vitamin D may increase your risk of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) -- a condition where the arteries in... Read summary »
Vitamin D Recommendations Doubled
November 11, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Vitamin D grows healthy bones and keeps them strong -- and new guidelines suggest your child may need double the amount he or... Read summary »
Catch Some Rays, Avoid Breast Cancer?
November 14, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- While too much sun may be bad for your skin, increased exposure to sunlight may cut your risk of advanced breast cancer in... Read summary »
Heart Healthy Vitamin D
January 20, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A lack of vitamin D can cause bone and muscle weakness, but now researchers say it may also affect your heart health. A growing... Read summary »
Kids Low on Vitamin D
August 10, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Seven out of 10 U.S. children have low levels of vitamin D, according to a study of over 6,000 children by researchers at... Read summary »
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