My Rhematologist's office just called. The nurse said that I have a severe Vitamin D deficency. She is calling in something to my pharmacy. I had no idea that they even tested for this. She said that about 70% of the patients that they check are in fact deficient in Vitamin D. Who knew? She said that Vitamin D deficiency can be linked to several things, including (but not limited to): chronic pain, osteoporosis, automimmune diseases, rickets, some cancers, depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and many other things.
I am glad my Rhem stays on top of this stuff and checks for things like that. If not, there is no telling how long I would continue to be deficient, and it would just be missed.
Anyway, thought I'd pass the word to make sure that you guys get checked for this, if you havent been recently. After all, you never know!
Hugs,
Amy
I am glad my Rhem stays on top of this stuff and checks for things like that. If not, there is no telling how long I would continue to be deficient, and it would just be missed.
Anyway, thought I'd pass the word to make sure that you guys get checked for this, if you havent been recently. After all, you never know!
Hugs,
Amy
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