Calcium

[Guest guest]

Don't be so sure about the Form of calcium having any effect on bone

loss.

I took Viactiv for my 1st year post-op.

Then I switched to Calcium Citrate +D - both types at 1800 per day.

Voile! My OB-GYN sends me for a bone scan, and I am diagnosed with

osteoporosis.

She wants to prescribe some fancy drug, but Dr K says to simply elevate

my calcium intake by popping calcium throughout the day, with no

maximum. (Dee also cautioned me that the OB-GYN's drug choice was in

conflict with my post-op needs.)

So I continue to dole out Calcium Citrate +D, AND I carry in my purse a

snack-bag with a variety of Viactiv flavors, and try to pop 3 a day.

At this point, due to the relatively short history of this surgery,

nothing is yet Fact. Except - bad things happen if you don't take the

recommended minimum dosages of your vitamins and calcium.

Also, I note a big difference in what my PCP sees in my lab results

versus what Dr K reads between the lines. " Who do you trust? " Not much

question there!

Bobbe - <128 pounds> from 268.5 at DS 3/12/03. Highest weight 285 in

'98 <145> Don't postpone joy.

[Guest guest]

> Hey folks

>

> Since I moved here, I need to get used to U.S vitamin brands. Can

someone tell me what the best calcium to get is?

>

> Thanks

> Kristy

Dem words means war! lol You have done it, Kristy.

I eat Kirkland (Costco) morning and night. In between I eat

Viactives. I carry Citracal, but they literally choke me due to

their size.

Take home message: The BEST calcium for you is one you can afford

and WILL take! lol The rest of the details are academic.

Just make sure you do the test to see if it dissolves in warm water

in less than thirty minutes. I have already done it with Costco

calcium and Centrum vitamins.

Marta

who figures it is probably time to double check her pills'

dissolving times.

[Guest guest]

Marta,

You mentioned making sure the Calcium pill dissolves Quickly,

Why is that?

Steve n B-Town

> > Hey folks

> >

> > Since I moved here, I need to get used to U.S vitamin brands.

Can

> someone tell me what the best calcium to get is?

> >

> > Thanks

> > Kristy

>

> Dem words means war! lol You have done it, Kristy.

>

> I eat Kirkland (Costco) morning and night. In between I eat

> Viactives. I carry Citracal, but they literally choke me due to

> their size.

>

> Take home message: The BEST calcium for you is one you can afford

> and WILL take! lol The rest of the details are academic.

>

> Just make sure you do the test to see if it dissolves in warm water

> in less than thirty minutes. I have already done it with Costco

> calcium and Centrum vitamins.

>

> Marta

> who figures it is probably time to double check her pills'

> dissolving times.

[Guest guest]

>

> Marta,

> You mentioned making sure the Calcium pill dissolves Quickly,

> Why is that?

> Steve n B-Town

We don't absorb medicine as well as non-DS people if it doesn't

dissolve quickly due to less time in the small intestine. That is

why many of us do not tolerate extended release medications.

Marta

[Guest guest]

Hi Kristy!

That's going to get you lots of discussion but I use Viactiv chews.

For me, it's because I can remember to take them. I always forgot

to take pills. Dr. K told me the best calcium to take is the kind I

will remember to take so there you go! lol!

Hugs!

Tracey

> Hey folks

>

> Since I moved here, I need to get used to U.S vitamin brands. Can

someone tell me what the best calcium to get is?

>

> Thanks

> Kristy

[Guest guest]

What is the best calcium supplement to get for a 5 yr. old approx. 44 lb. child. I am currently giving my daughter Kirkman's chewable calcium, however I'm not sure if it is the right calcium or the best to give her. She is dx. with PDD-NOS and takes quite a few other DAN reccommended supplements. He has yet to put her on a calcium supplement, so I chose the Kirkman's but would like an opinions on other calcium sources.

Thank You

Karmen

[Guest guest]

My grandson tolerates only liquid calcium, but if your daughter tolerates the one she takes-Kirkman is good .kcboone wrote: What is the best calcium supplement to get for a 5 yr. old approx. 44 lb. child. I am currently giving my daughter Kirkman's chewable calcium, however I'm not sure if it is the right calcium or the best to give her. She is dx. with PDD-NOS and takes quite a few other DAN reccommended supplements. He has yet to put her on a calcium

supplement, so I chose the Kirkman's but would like an opinions on other calcium sources. Thank You Karmen

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[Guest guest]

We use Dr Yaskos calcium with magnesium, vit D and vit

K. She believes the kids need the other ingredients

to absorb the calcium. Our calcium levels were always

low even with supplementing. Since we use Yasko's

mixture our levels are now very good.

www.holisticheal.com

--- kcboone wrote:

> What is the best calcium supplement to get for a 5

> yr. old approx. 44 lb. child. I am currently giving

> my daughter Kirkman's chewable calcium, however I'm

> not sure if it is the right calcium or the best to

> give her. She is dx. with PDD-NOS and takes quite a

> few other DAN reccommended supplements. He has yet

> to put her on a calcium supplement, so I chose the

> Kirkman's but would like an opinions on other

> calcium sources.

>

> Thank You

>

> Karmen

>

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[Guest guest]

We have used calcium citrate and have found it works well.

Anita

>

>

> Also, meant to ask on previous post am looking for a calcium supplement - can

anyone recommend a well-absorbed one please? I think calcium carbonate or

citrate is best form is it? (We have vit D & K on board and try to include green

veggies where poss.)

>

>

> Janet

>

[Guest guest]

We have used calcium citrate and have found it works well.

Anita

>

>

> Also, meant to ask on previous post am looking for a calcium supplement - can

anyone recommend a well-absorbed one please? I think calcium carbonate or

citrate is best form is it? (We have vit D & K on board and try to include green

veggies where poss.)

>

>

> Janet

>

[Guest guest]

We have used calcium citrate and have found it works well.

Anita

>

>

> Also, meant to ask on previous post am looking for a calcium supplement - can

anyone recommend a well-absorbed one please? I think calcium carbonate or

citrate is best form is it? (We have vit D & K on board and try to include green

veggies where poss.)

>

>

> Janet

>