Low levels of serum vitamin D3 are associated with fibromyalgia syndrome in pre-menopausal women: A pilot study

Autor: Ozge Aksu, Ebru Aytekin, Abdullah Akar, Nezihe Akar, Nil Sayiner Caglar, Nuran Öz
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 66:67-72
ISSN: 2587-1250
2587-0823
Popis: OBJECTIVES: This study aims to investigate the prevalence of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) among patients with low and adequate vitamin D levels in premenopausal women. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Between October 2012 and April 2013, a total of 80 premenopausal patients (mean age 38.1±7.1 years; range, 18 to 50 years) with non-specific musculoskeletal symptoms were included in the study. The determination of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (25(OH)D3) deficiency was based on a reference value of 25 ng/mL. Patients with deficient serum 25(OH)D3 levels (
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