Experiences with

Calcium

I received news that my coronary calcium score is 1 which is normal for my age this was done via Ct scan I couldn’t have the the contrast agent injected as my pulse was to high which was the 2nd part of the test This may sound daft but from the ct scan I had can the doctors tell where your calcium

Hi ! yes I was on 60 mg prednisolone it’s taken me 3 years to reduce I’m now steroid free 👍 I’m now taking calci D and a bone tablet once a week as it has left me with weaker bones but I was on a high dose so may be a call to the GP for advise ( good luck with that ) take care x

That we actually do not need dairy as adults and should be getting calcium from fruits and veggies along with natural calcium supplements. I have recently switched to organic egg shell calcium, as it absorbs 67% more than other calcium. Has anyone been using this and see improvements?

My last blood test my calcium was low for the first time Does anyone have any advice ? I was advised to take magnesium supplement so just throwing this out there . I have only just joined the community and am SO glad that I have done so .

With calcium and anti acid pills. I can’t seem to find it again. Can anyone help me find it? Thank you

Looking for advice.Have the algae calcium increased your calcium level? What dose/brand do you take?If you also have thyroid problems has the iodine content affected your thyroid levels? I was diagnosed osteoporosis 3yrs ago trying to avoid medications as reacted to biphosphates.

Recently had bloods done and thyroid/calcium requested by surgery. Results on app say Borderline, repeat test in 3 months. Had FBC & usual CRP/ESR. Calcium & Albumin 38 g/l.

I am giving away two bottles of Calcium made from fish bones:

I have been told to take daily 1000mg Calcium. Looking for guidance on the best type, other needed supplements to take with it. Any specific brand recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.

Hi, I have had osteopaenia for years, currently taking Calcium, magnesuim bisglycinate, D3, Vit K2 (natto), Boron. I also suffer from chronic constipation and wonder if the calcium I am taking as well as that in my diet (cheeses) is aggravating the problem.

Doctors have never mentioned I have a lack of calcium. I’ve bought a triple supplement that covers calcium, K2 and D vitamins. I have yet to start taking. If you have too much calcium it’s also not good. Have we caused our osteoporosis by not getting enough calcium for many years.

Does anyone know if there is a test to take to know how well or if our bones are absorbing the calcium we eat and calcium supplements we take? Does testing calcium in the blood tell us how much calcium our bones are absorbing ?

My bloods showed 15 x the average amount of calcium. My specialist told me to stop all calcium supplements and milk etc. I stopped 4 days ago and if anything it's worse. I'm not sure what to do....

The vitamin is called calcium d glucarate. You can buy it from Amazon. I open the capsule and put about 1:6, in a small sip of water and mix it (it floats somewhat) so, I had my dad take a quick sip each time.

I take Omeprazole in the early morning, before Pred. and then the calcium chew. I have seen on these posts recently that the calcium should not be taken near to the Pred as they do not react well with each other - is this right?

This is because in addition to B12 it also affects calcium absorption and other micronutrients. (Please take care though because too much calcium also causes issues. ) I think this excellent article explains it pretty well: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7828248/

Hi all can anyone give me advice please about calcium supplements, post menopause? is calcium citrate worth considering? Many thanks.

I can’t take calcium carbonate so take this instead but I’m having trouble finding it in a tablet/capsule size I can easily swallow. Citracal Petites are recommended but I can’t find anywhere that sells them in the UK that doesn’t have dreadful reviews on Trustpilot. Any recommendations?

I want to thank all of you who responded to my question on using calcium supplements. I received many replies on exercise, diet, efficacy and side effects which led me to conclude that my current lifestyle is more than adequate to maintain bone health without supplements.

My gp has prescribed adcal lemon chews for my severe osteoporosis, I already take vit d3 1000iu and k2 mk-7, is it ok to take them at the same time, adcal is 2 a day.