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Have you checked your Vitamin D?

Posted by ventmann @ventmann, Sep 24 10:24am

After viewing the video by Dr. Megan titled "Natural Remedies for PMR: Can You Ease Symptoms Without Steroids?" and then reading the NIH article she referred to. Article PMC12430293, I checked my vitamin D levels.

My levels tested deficient.

History: I am 68 and was diagnosed with PMR in February 2024 and have been on various levels of prednisone. 20mg down to .5mg.

Things were good until a relapse in June 2025. No matter the level of prednisone, I have constant leg pain in the quads and pelvic girdle. Three days after increasing vitamin D there was a big decrease in the pain. Also, my mobility increase.

The articles I read indicated prednisone, age and PMR can decrease vitamin D levels.

Hope this helps.

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kayept | @kayept | Nov 9 7:57pm
In reply to @rosi75 "https://www.mdpi.com/3477464. This is a link to the journal article from 'Nutrients' describing Vit. D, PMR and..." + (show)
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https://www.mdpi.com/3477464.
This is a link to the journal article from 'Nutrients' describing Vit. D, PMR and remission. Definitely advocate for getting Vit. D levels checked.

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I read the study conclusion of the research article link you provided. It supported the study results I found, too. Not only are Vit.D3 supplements needed, but also Calcium supplements are indicated when taking prednisone. My PCP agreed that prednisone can deplete calcium stores in our bodies, and recommend I take a supplement.
Thank you for your post. K

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