Low Calcium

[Flowers2]

My latest bloods came back with borderline low calcium. What does this mean and why might I have low calcium. I have a really good diet and supplement with Vit D3. I'm well a controlled and replaced hypo btw. Many thanks

[helvella Administrator]

Seconds ago I posted this link:

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl...

It explains that correcting B12 levels helps with parathyroid hormone - which is often the critical factor in low calcium.

Do you have any idea what your B12 level is?

Also, have a quick read of the links I posted here:

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

Rod

[Flowers2 in reply to helvella]

Thank you I'll have a read. My B12 has always been low to mid 300's but doc refused to treat as "I'm within range". My B12 by result is yet to come in. I asked for it to be tested at the same time. I didn't realise it could be another B12 issue. Thanks for replying.

[HEA72]

You may need to supplement with magnesium. As magnesium helps the body absorb calcium. Most people with fatigue will be low in magnesium. I've found a great transdermal product: BetterYou 'Magnesium Oil' spray that should be fine to use

[Flowers2 in reply to HEA72]

Thanks. I am fatigued.

[Avalynd65]

This is me too , I got my vit d level up to 169 from 27 and Doc had said my low calcium would probably go up but it was even lower when retested . I don't understand it . I am now taking a calcium suppl . Good luck