PMID:
Turk J Phys Med Rehabil. 2020 Mar ;66(1):67-72. Epub 2020 Mar 3. PMID: 32318677
Abstract Title:
Low levels of serum vitamin D3 are associated with fibromyalgia syndrome in pre-menopausal women: A pilot study.
Abstract:
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 (