Osteomalacia
Dealing with Osteomalacia
Treatment will cure osteomalacia in most cases, but easing bone pain and muscle weakness may take several months:
- Vitamin D tablets or capsules can be taken if you don’t get enough exposure to sunlight.
- Calcium supplements can be taken if you don’t get enough from your diet.
- Painkillers may be needed while bone fractures heal.
How can I help myself?
The following might help:
- Exercise helps to strengthen bones – anything that involves walking or running is very useful.
- A diet that included enough vitamin D and calcium can help to prevent the condition.
- Where possible, going outside and exposing your arms and face to sunshine (without sunscreen) will help to increase your vitamin D level.
If you are local to Sheffield and you would like support to increase your physical activity, then you can:
- Self-refer to Sheffield Physical Activity Referral scheme to access expert and discounted support in physical activity including select gyms across the city.
- Find sport, leisure and activity groups in your local area.
- Visit our page on physical activity under the wider health section of the website for further guidance and support to increase your activity.