Re: Re: my own calcium and magnesium concerns

[Guest guest]

> I take carbonate because it's a one

> pill dose.

>

So did I before I found out it is virtually " limestone, " from my

gatriontologist.

The body can't absorb it well.

So I take the chewable AND calcium citrate with vitamin D...

If you already lacking, I would take the best supplement readily available,

Citrical!

I too am sick of taking 20 pills a day..

Pris

[Guest guest]

Debbie,

According to this article, your levels are low, but all labs are

different and you have to

go by the normal range of your lab. You may find this article of

interest:

Calcium (Ca) in Blood

http://www.webmd.com/hw/lab_tests/hw3833.asp

a

On May 8, 2006, at 9:25 PM, Debbie Lohf wrote:

> Hi Pris and a,

>

> Thanks for answering my note. I take carbonate because it's a one

> pill dose. Because I take many pills each day I don't want to take

> the citrate. The vitamin D I take is Rocaltrol 0.5mcg 10x weekly.

> There is also vitamin D in my calcium and multivitamin.

>

> My former endocrinologist last checked my lab in March. My calcium

> was 7.9. I see my new endo in June and he will check my lab. So far

> I don't have much tingling.

>

> thanks,

>

> Debbie L

[Guest guest]

You're welcome Debbie. Glad you have a source of

reliable information.

a

On May 8, 2006, at 9:27 PM, Debbie Lohf wrote:

> Hi a,

>

> Thanks for the web information. I belong to the hypoparathyroid

> organization run by .

>

> I do take a rx form vitamin D, Rocaltrol.

>

> Debbie L