Guest guest Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Hi everyone- I tried to google this question and cant get a straight answer. What are symptoms of a calcium deficiency. My doctor said there is none but I find it hard to believe. He also said our blood results cannot fully see a problem- that a bone density scan will. With a deficiency, what are the risks besides osteoporosis? Are they serious like iron and protein problems? Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 Are they > serious like iron and protein problems? > > Vicki ============================== Dee stated that one of the first signs for her was an aching toe which eventually spread up her legs. She chalked it off as Arthritis. When calcium levels fall too low, nerve and muscle impairments can result (remember the heart is a muscle!). Skeletal muscles can spasm and the heart can beat abnormally—it can even cease functioning. One of the first signs of calcium deficiency is muscle cramping, muscle irritation, eye twitching and more. Calcium deficiency can also contribute to muscle headaches, jaw pain, and TMJ headaches. With long term calcium deficiency, your bones become brittle and can break easily. This is the cause of osteoporosis. Since strong bones are needed to support teeth, a deficiency of calcium can result in early periodontal disease and tooth loss. In lab work the number you should pay the closest attention to is your PTH. If it is going UP that means Calcium is being leached from your bones to keep you Blood Calcium levels up so muscles can twitch and the heart can beat. You need to address calcium deficiency BEFORE your blood serum calcium levels decline. Signs and symptoms of Calcium Deficiency generalized muscle aching coarse hair brittle nails back and leg muscle cramps (toes and feet included) dry and scaly skin candida infections spasm of facial musculature neuromuscular irritability laryngospasm tetany papilledema convulsions ocular cataracts osteoporosis lip, tongue, finder and feet paresthesias unexplained dementia, depression, or psychosis Hope this helps Hugs Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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