Calcium supplements

[Ron0325]

Hi everyone, well lets start with I had a triple bypass 2 year ago after I suffered a cardiac arrest at ten thousand feet on a mountain in the French Alps, I am on blood thinner , statin and high blood pressure tablets, ive had a few teeth problems, my teeth seem to be more brittle and a couple have shattered, not sure if my meds are doing this, anyway I have been thinking of taking calcium supplements to help, has anyone had similar problems? or can anyone recommend a certain supplement. I am very active and go hill walking ect to keep fit and I don't think i have any real side effects from my meds????? Ron

[Lowerfield_no_more]

The usual advice on here, certainly from me, when enquiring about taking any supplement in addition to medication, especially for what could be a medical condition, is to go talk to a pharmacist who is best placed to give the help you are seeking.

[Ron0325 in reply to Lowerfield_no_more]

thank you, i think i am going to ask GP first, then the pharmacist , see what they both say

[Ron0325 in reply to Lowerfield_no_more]

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[scentedgardener]

Ask your GP to test your Vit D, calcium and parathyroid hormone levels. Hyperparathyroidism can create problems with your teeth, together with a myriad of other symptoms, worth finding out.

[Ron0325 in reply to scentedgardener]

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[MountainGoat52]

Hi Ron,

I wouldn't think your meds are affecting your teeth... certainly not having such an effect just two years down the line. I would think you may be like me, just affected by genetics. I had the complete back half fall off one of mine and my NHS dentist referred me to a dental surgeon to have the remainder removed. I later learnt that it could have been repaired. Such is the nature of NHS dental care!

My teeth have improved immensely since I changed my dentist and went private. I realise not everyone can afford this, but it has certainly worked out well for me. I've just had two molar implants which cost an arm and a leg, but are worth it as it has made chewing my food much easier. No more worries about what I can eat.

I have never considered a calcium supplement, even though osteoporosis runs in the family. I have been taking vitamin D since the dreaded virus appeared and that has helped me in many ways, though whether it has improved my teeth is entirely open to debate. I think the electric tooth brush, inter-dental brushes and floss and regular hygenist visits have more to do with that. 😀

Gerald

[Ron0325 in reply to MountainGoat52]

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