Calci-D,will reducing dose cause me a problem?

[Musicmaid]

I have been prescribed calci-D twice daily but I then have bad constipation so I have reduced dosage to one every other day which seems to help as my steroids and strong painkillers also can cause constipation.I was on Adcal but prescription was changed,but no reason given.I have Movicol daily which helps with constipation.Will the reduction be likely to cause me a problem?

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Not as long as you take separate vit D - because that is almost more important than the calcium - and up the calcium in your diet. You do need even more calcium than our age group does any way because pred makes you lose calcium through the urine.

Are the strong painkillers supposed to be for the PMR? If so, you are probably much less likely to need them now you are on pred. Most people find other painkillers, even opiods, don't work for PMR, the pred will relieve most of the pain.

[Musicmaid in reply to PMRpro]

Thank you,will add vit.D and see how I feel.

[Jackoh]

I was told to reduce the adcal to one a day and I take extra Vit D. 💐

[Musicmaid in reply to Jackoh]

Hi,have just added vitaminD giving it a go.many thks.

[AdoptMeow]

Please consider adding magnesium so the calcium can be used for bone cell growth, with the added benefit that magnesium is a mild laxative. (Proportion is 2:1, e.g. 1200 mg cal and 600 mg mag) Omega 3 fish oil is also helpful for constipation. I like dates and dried apricots and try to eat a couple each day for the fiber.

[Musicmaid in reply to AdoptMeow]

Hi,I do have 1000mg cod liver oil dailywhether that helps I don't know. I will have a go with the magnesium and calcium. Can't stand dates but will try apricots!

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Musicmaid]

Do check the total dose of vit D from the supplement plus the cod liver oil is not more than 5000 IU