Re: Calcium... (and a menopause question)

[Guest guest]

Anne, I know for a fact they do calcium infusions as Dee had them and I had

one while I was hospitalized this time. Just one, and I had two blood

transfusions. Of course I had a lot going on. Lots of potassium infusions. I

hated

those things.

Pearl

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[Guest guest]

HOLY CRAP!

well....thank you for that update Jo. I think I am in big trouble.

I am getting my blood drawn on Monday (they were closed during

holidays and I have been at my moms since the 2nd).

I have some of those symptoms even though I am taking the calcitriol

prescribed by Dr Z.

I figured I would probably need an iron infusion due to my anemia

symptoms reappearing. Do they do calcium infusions too?

anyway, thanks for being our 'encyclopedia' online..LOL!!

Anne

in Santee

p.s. can anyone tell me if two periods a month is a sign of

menopause or something more serious? My PCP said " dunno " ....yikes!

>

> 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

>

[Guest guest]

Anne

Yes they can do calcium infusions.

Erratic periods can be brought on by menopause. 2 periods in a month,

no periods, heavy periods, light periods....It can feel like you are

getting someone else's period each month..you can't " count " on anything

being Regular. Of course ANY change in your cycle Should be discussed

with a Doctor.

I'm glad you are getting your labs done soon...I'll keep my fingers

crossed for good results.

Hugs

Jo

[Guest guest]

Yep, they definitely do calcium infusions! I'm hoping I don't need

them anymore though

-Anita in San

>

> Anne

>

> Yes they can do calcium infusions.

>

> Erratic periods can be brought on by menopause. 2 periods in a month,

> no periods, heavy periods, light periods....It can feel like you are

> getting someone else's period each month..you can't " count " on anything

> being Regular. Of course ANY change in your cycle Should be discussed

> with a Doctor.

>

> I'm glad you are getting your labs done soon...I'll keep my fingers

> crossed for good results.

>

> Hugs

> Jo

>