Guest guest Posted October 14, 2000 Report Share Posted October 14, 2000 , I take caltrate with D and add magnesium. The vitamin D and magnesium help the calcium to be absorbed. Shireen >From: " English " <susanpenglish@...> >Reply- egroups > egroups >Subject: [ ] Calcium supplements >Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2000 16:16:44 -0000 >MIME-Version: 1.0 >X-Originating-IP: 157.238.74.22 >Received: from [208.50.99.198] by hotmail.com (3.2) with ESMTP id >MHotMailBBB1D1C60008D821EECCD03263C64D2094; Sat Oct 14 09:17:38 2000 >Received: from [10.1.10.36] by hm. with NNFMP; 14 Oct 2000 >16:16:53 -0000 >Received: (EGP: mail-6_1_0); 14 Oct 2000 16:16:53 -0000 >Received: (qmail 16713 invoked from network); 14 Oct 2000 16:16:53 -0000 >Received: from unknown (10.1.10.142) by m2.onelist.org with QMQP; 14 Oct >2000 16:16:53 -0000 >Received: from unknown (HELO hh.) (10.1.10.40) by mta3 with >SMTP; 14 Oct 2000 16:16:53 -0000 >Received: from [10.1.10.117] by hh. with NNFMP; 14 Oct 2000 >16:16:51 -0000 >From sentto-165537-23809-971540214-shireen42 Sat Oct 14 09:20:06 2000 >X-eGroups-Return: >sentto-165537-23809-971540214-shireen42=hotmail.comreturns (DOT) onelist.com >X-Sender: susanpenglish@... >X-Apparently- egroups >X-eGroups-Return: susanpenglish@... >Message-ID: <8sa0tc+ulh0eGroups> >User-Agent: eGroups-EW/0.82 >X-Mailer: eGroups Message Poster >Mailing-List: list egroups; contact > -owneregroups >Delivered-mailing list egroups >Precedence: bulk >List-Unsubscribe: <mailto: -unsubscribeegroups> > >Just got back my bloodwork from the lab. Good news is that my LFT's >were well within the normal range. But now, my calcium level is >low. I have been taking Tums to supplement my calcium intake due to >long term prednisone use. (10 years) Was wondering what others are >taking to supplement their calcium???? > >Also, my bun/creatinine ratio was high. Anybody know what that >means???? > >Thanks for the info. > >, AIH, Elmhurst, Illinois > _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2000 Report Share Posted October 14, 2000 , I take caltrate with D and add magnesium. The vitamin D and magnesium help the calcium to be absorbed. Shireen >From: " English " <susanpenglish@...> >Reply- egroups > egroups >Subject: [ ] Calcium supplements >Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2000 16:16:44 -0000 >MIME-Version: 1.0 >X-Originating-IP: 157.238.74.22 >Received: from [208.50.99.198] by hotmail.com (3.2) with ESMTP id >MHotMailBBB1D1C60008D821EECCD03263C64D2094; Sat Oct 14 09:17:38 2000 >Received: from [10.1.10.36] by hm. with NNFMP; 14 Oct 2000 >16:16:53 -0000 >Received: (EGP: mail-6_1_0); 14 Oct 2000 16:16:53 -0000 >Received: (qmail 16713 invoked from network); 14 Oct 2000 16:16:53 -0000 >Received: from unknown (10.1.10.142) by m2.onelist.org with QMQP; 14 Oct >2000 16:16:53 -0000 >Received: from unknown (HELO hh.) (10.1.10.40) by mta3 with >SMTP; 14 Oct 2000 16:16:53 -0000 >Received: from [10.1.10.117] by hh. with NNFMP; 14 Oct 2000 >16:16:51 -0000 >From sentto-165537-23809-971540214-shireen42 Sat Oct 14 09:20:06 2000 >X-eGroups-Return: >sentto-165537-23809-971540214-shireen42=hotmail.comreturns (DOT) onelist.com >X-Sender: susanpenglish@... >X-Apparently- egroups >X-eGroups-Return: susanpenglish@... >Message-ID: <8sa0tc+ulh0eGroups> >User-Agent: eGroups-EW/0.82 >X-Mailer: eGroups Message Poster >Mailing-List: list egroups; contact > -owneregroups >Delivered-mailing list egroups >Precedence: bulk >List-Unsubscribe: <mailto: -unsubscribeegroups> > >Just got back my bloodwork from the lab. Good news is that my LFT's >were well within the normal range. But now, my calcium level is >low. I have been taking Tums to supplement my calcium intake due to >long term prednisone use. (10 years) Was wondering what others are >taking to supplement their calcium???? > >Also, my bun/creatinine ratio was high. Anybody know what that >means???? > >Thanks for the info. > >, AIH, Elmhurst, Illinois > _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2000 Report Share Posted October 14, 2000 According to Jodi's doctors Tums is not enough. She takes three calicum supplement tables a day. Your doctor has not talk to you about this? Very important because AIH can cause many bone problems. Genny/Jodi's Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2000 Report Share Posted October 14, 2000 In a message dated 10/14/00 12:17:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time, susanpenglish@... writes: << Was wondering what others are taking to supplement their calcium???? >> Viactive calcium chews are good. I take 1500 mg og cacium per day. My doctor told me to take it the day we started the pred. Ginger--AIH-IN FLA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2000 Report Share Posted October 14, 2000 Genny, Unfortunately, my doctors are not always forthcoming with a lot of information. I learned about the bone problems of prednisone over the Internet and started taking Tums on my own. Last Fall, I asked about a bone density scan since I've been on prednisone for 10 years. Also, my mom was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. Both my primary doc and gastro weren't concerned because I am heavy set (even more so with prednisone). In addition to the Tums, I drink at least 1 8oz glass of nonfat milk a day, so I was a little surprised my calcium was low. Saw in another of your posts a comment about platelet level. My platelets average between 50-75,000. When I had my original liver biopsy, they gave me platelets before the procedure. I have had probably a dozen clotting time tests performed over the last 5 years. My doctors have explained to me that my spleen is enlarged and is consuming my platelets. I wear a medic alert necklace which tells people I have AIH, varices, and poor clotting in the event I am in an accident and need immediate care. I read the emails on this group regularly but only post occasionally since I still work full time. , AIH, Elmhurst, Illinois > According to Jodi's doctors Tums is not enough. She takes three calicum > supplement tables a day. Your doctor has not talk to you about this? Very > important because AIH can cause many bone problems. Genny/Jodi's Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2000 Report Share Posted October 15, 2000 I take 1500 mgs per day with vitamin D because of the prednisone. My rheumatologist is making noise about a bone density scan in the near future. I drink plenty of milk and eat yogurt daily so I'm not too worried about my bones yet. Kathi - Moline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2000 Report Share Posted October 15, 2000 I heard on ther radio a few days ago that Tums was really not a good source of calcium because calcium needs an acidic environment and tum s neutralizes that, thus defeating the purpose. Just food for thought. Jen P.S. My Gastro told me to take 1500 mg a day (calcium). I just try to eat calcium rich foods and don't take pills. On Sun, 15 Oct 2000 02:20:47 -0000, egroups wrote: > Genny, > > Unfortunately, my doctors are not always forthcoming with a lot of > information. I learned about the bone problems of prednisone over > the Internet and started taking Tums on my own. Last Fall, I asked > about a bone density scan since I've been on prednisone for 10 > years. Also, my mom was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. Both > my primary doc and gastro weren't concerned because I am heavy set > (even more so with prednisone). In addition to the Tums, I drink at > least 1 8oz glass of nonfat milk a day, so I was a little surprised > my calcium was low. > > Saw in another of your posts a comment about platelet level. My > platelets average between 50-75,000. When I had my original liver > biopsy, they gave me platelets before the procedure. I have had > probably a dozen clotting time tests performed over the last 5 > years. My doctors have explained to me that my spleen is enlarged > and is consuming my platelets. I wear a medic alert necklace which > tells people I have AIH, varices, and poor clotting in the event I am > in an accident and need immediate care. > > I read the emails on this group regularly but only post occasionally > since I still work full time. > > , AIH, Elmhurst, Illinois > > According to Jodi's doctors Tums is not enough. She takes three > calicum > > supplement tables a day. Your doctor has not talk to you about > this? Very > > important because AIH can cause many bone problems. Genny/Jodi's > Mom > _______________________________________________________ Say Bye to Slow Internet! http://www.home.com/xinbox/signup.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 My NT daughter is on a dairy-free trial to see if her chronic ear infections go away. She's had 3 in six weeks! She was feeling very lucky at the health food store today getting some yummy new snacks and drinks to try. My question for her (as well as my dev. delayed son I normally do research on) is what kind of calcium supplement is recommened for preschoolers? Both kids are about 40 pounds, she is 4, he is 3. Ronan is GFCF, preservative, dye, salicytic and phenol-free. Fiona is CF, dye and limited preservative-free. Any ideas? I'm looking to purchase some prenatals from Freeda's site for me since I'm dragging lately. I am trying to stay healthy and limit the cravings (deli sandwiches with the works are SO yummy these days and I'm only 1/2 way through this pregnancy). My doctor prescribed Foricet (sp?) for my crazy headaches--feeling woozy like I'm about to fall over). I filled the script but am going to look up the pros and cons of taking it while pregnant. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 My son takes CalCitrate, he too is sensitive to all of those things, and he started taking this when he was almost 5. It took 10 different calcium supplements before we landed on one that worked for us, very expensive to test them all out. This one is ascorbyl Palmitate (Vit. C) and Calcium citrate (calcium). We did a lot of research prior to dosing because my son was getting a prescription calcium supplement and he still had osteopenia, which led to a broken leg. So, keep in mind that no matter how good the supplement, there are a few things required to make sure the body utilizes the calcium. Ours comes in a gelatin capsule, and there are no other ingredients. Ours is made by Metabolic Maintenance. calcium supplements My NT daughter is on a dairy-free trial to see if her chronic ear infections go away. She's had 3 in six weeks! She was feeling very lucky at the health food store today getting some yummy new snacks and drinks to try. My question for her (as well as my dev. delayed son I normally do research on) is what kind of calcium supplement is recommened for preschoolers? Both kids are about 40 pounds, she is 4, he is 3. Ronan is GFCF, preservative, dye, salicytic and phenol-free. Fiona is CF, dye and limited preservative-free. Any ideas? I'm looking to purchase some prenatals from Freeda's site for me since I'm dragging lately. I am trying to stay healthy and limit the cravings (deli sandwiches with the works are SO yummy these days and I'm only 1/2 way through this pregnancy). My doctor prescribed Foricet (sp?) for my crazy headaches--feeling woozy like I'm about to fall over). I filled the script but am going to look up the pros and cons of taking it while pregnant. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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