RE: concerning off topic-moderators

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What is going on with his group these past few days? Why is everyone knit picking? All the nit picking is really making me uncomfortable and I'm considering leaving the group, since the brain injury in May I can't deal with stress like this like I use to!

Terry I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much. ~Mother Teddy Bear's Early Learning ProgramEstablished August of 1992

From: asthma [mailto:asthma ] On Behalf Of D. stonSent: Sunday, August 10, 2008 10:11 PMTo: asthma Subject: concerning off topic

This certainly is a group to discuss Asthma, the Lady had asked if the "charlie horse" could be caused by her Asthma medication and what to do about it.

Some our meds do take a toll on our vitamins, by depleting them.

Donna (co-moderator)

* Re: off topic: Re:Charlie Horse>> wow! Thanks Debbie. Very cool info about calcium intakes and absorption> of calcium. I get charlie horses at night too, and sometimes potassium> helps, and sometimes it does not. I am 50+, and because we live in> southeastern arizona, I know that sometimes it is due to sweating and> potassium levels, but am thinking calcium levels are talking to me now.>> Cindi>> Deborah Lenardi wrote:> >> > Hi,> >> > Steroids affect the absorption of calcium. You should take calcium> > supplements, a multi-vitamin, and make sure you get enough potassium.> > Vitamin D is essential for the absorption of calcium, so, make sure> > you get enough vitamin D. As soon as I added the calcium to my> > multi-vitamin, my leg cramps stopped. Also, because steroids affect> > the absorption of calcium, you can be at greater risk of getting> > osteoporosis.> >> > Talk to your doctor about how much calcium you need, it depends on> > your age. Women need more than men. I have to take 1200mg., because> > I have osteoporosis, from all my years of smoking, not getting enough> > excersise, and not getting enough calcium in my younger years.> >> > Low levels of calcium can cause insomnia, anxiety, depression,> > fatigue, muscle/joint pain, muscle spasms/cramps. Too much is also> > bad. Your body can only absorb 500mg at a time, so you would have to> > split up the dosage your doctor recommends during the day. I take> > mine with breakfast, lunch, and after dinner.> >> > I hope this is helpful, hope you feel better soon.> >> > Hugs,> > Debbie in Chicago> >> >> >>> ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -> No viruses found in this incoming message> Scanned by *iolo AntiVirus 1.5.4.5*> http://www.iolo. com <http://www.iolo. com/iav/iavpop3>>> ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -> No viruses found in this outgoing message> Scanned by *iolo AntiVirus 1.5.4.5*> http://www.iolo. com <http://www.iolo. com/iav/iavsmtp>>>

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