Association between Vitamin D Levels and Chronic Migraine Severity: A Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Objective: Chronic migraine imposes a considerable economic burden and is closely linked to other health conditions. The purpose of this study is to look at the connection between the intensity of chronic migraine headaches and vitamin D levels. Methodology: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the connection between the intensity of chronic migraine headaches and vitamin D levels. The study included 82 chronic migraine patients receiving botulinum toxin injections. Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS 21.  Results: The patients were between 21 and 63 years old, primarily females (87.8%) with half having university education. Only less than 10% maintained adequate vitamin D levels. The Migraine Severity score (MIDAS) indicates that two-thirds of smokers, older people, and people with chronic illnesses were moderately to severely disabled by migraines. The severity scores of migraines and vitamin D levels were found to be negatively correlated (P = 0.049). Conclusion: A substantial number of chronic migraine patients, particularly among the younger demographic and those with higher severity scales, exhibited low Vitamin D levels, showing a significant negative correlation with migraine severity scores. Early screening and vitamin D replacement could improve their quality of life.