Symptom 1: Persistent, Vague Aches and Pains
One of the most common yet most easily dismissed vitamin D deficiency symptoms in older adults is a general feeling of achiness. This isn’t the sharp, localized pain of an injury. Instead, it’s often described as a deep, dull ache in the bones, particularly in the lower back, hips, pelvis, and legs.
Many people assume this is just arthritis or a normal part of getting older. While it can feel similar, the pain from a Vitamin D deficiency can have a different quality. It might feel like a profound tenderness or a heavy, weary feeling in your bones. You might notice it more in the winter months when you get less sun exposure.
This pain happens because a lack of Vitamin D impairs the process of putting calcium into the collagen matrix of your skeleton. This can cause a condition called osteomalacia, which means “soft bones.” It’s not the same as osteoporosis (brittle bones), but it can cause significant discomfort and increase your risk of fractures. If you have widespread aches that don’t seem to have a clear cause, it’s worth considering if your Vitamin D levels could be a contributing factor.
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