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We know that vitamin D helps the bones by preventing osteoporosis and fractures, but did you know that vitamin D also plays an important role in the prevention of many other diseases, including cancer, heart disease, autoimmune diseases like MS and Type 1 diabetes, arthritis, infections, chronic pain and muscle weakness?

Q:I’ve had extreme chronic pain in my lower back, pelvis, hips and legs for nearly four years. Lying flat was agony, so I had to sleep propped up on a love seat.

Cancer patients need to communicate with their physician about the test for vitamin D deficiency, symptoms of vitamin D deficiency and how to maintain the proper vitamin D level. The Bone and Cancer Foundation, (www.boneandcancerfoundation.org) has published a free patient information guide to help. (PRWeb May 25, 2008) Read the full story at …