Guest guest Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 I started taking the Smoothie Tums with Calcium. I had to stop though as I developed a kidney stone and the only thing they could relate it to was the increase in my calcium. From: kookamunga2008 <karynalaroche@...> Subject: Calcium supplements Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2009, 10:15 AM I am hoping to pick the brains of any of you out there who may be taking calcium supplements. I have been trying to find a calcium supplement that does not cause constipation. Because I'm a small eater, I'm not getting enough calcium from dietary sources and this is a big concern since I have osteoporosis. I have tried calcium carbonate and citrate in a variety of forms but I always end up with severe constipation. I'm wondering if anybody else has had this experience and if you have found a solution. Also, I think I may be experiencing muscle weakness as a result of this supplement. I'm taking 1000 mg a day but separated into smaller doses throughout the course of the day. I've heard that calcium is a kind of relaxant so I am wondering if there is a link between the weakness and the supplements. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Karyna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Hello All, Just wondering if anyone has any information on the new Citracal Slow Release 1200 calcium and vit D supplement in terms of its appropriateness for Bariatric surgery (roux-en-Y) patients. Would appreciate any feedback. Thanks, Nikolakopoulos Newton-Wellesley Hospital Center for Weight Loss Surgery Newton, MA 617.243.3724 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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