Could ferritin, vitamin B12, and vitamin D play a role in the etiopathogenesis of fibromyalgia syndrome?

Introduction. Fibromyalgia syndrome (FS) comprises general body pain, sleep disturbances, and fatigue. Vitamin B12 (VB), vitamin D (VD), and iron deficiencies lead to similar complaints. First, this study aimed to evaluate the VB, VD, and ferritin levels of patients with FS. Second, it aimed to inve...

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Published inRomanian Journal of Internal Medicine Vol. 59; no. 4; pp. 384 - 393
Main Authors Kucuk Adem, Baykara Rabia Aydogan, Tuzcu Ayca, Omma Ahmet, Cure Medine Cumhur, Cure Erkan, Acet Gunseli Karaca, Dogan Erdal
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Sciendo 01.12.2021
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anemia
fibromyalgia
iron
vitamin b12
vitamin d
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Summary:Introduction. Fibromyalgia syndrome (FS) comprises general body pain, sleep disturbances, and fatigue. Vitamin B12 (VB), vitamin D (VD), and iron deficiencies lead to similar complaints. First, this study aimed to evaluate the VB, VD, and ferritin levels of patients with FS. Second, it aimed to investigate whether there was a relationship between these parameters and FS severity.
ISSN:2501-062X
DOI:10.2478/rjim-2021-0022