Guest guest Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Sue R I have muscular issues too, and have needed to boost my calcium for the last year -- helps considerably with my muscle responses. But my body doesn't tolerate any of the usual calcium supplements (immune system response), and my digestion doesn't tolerate dairy or many of the calcium-rich foods. I did a lot of testing, and finally found one calcium supplement my body would accept, on a limited basis and a low dose. I use a cal/mag powder from Mountain Naturals of Vermont, low dose (about half of one scoop), once a week. It is calcium citrate, but my body accepts it. My body requires the extra magnesium along with the calcium; my physical therapist strongly recommended a cal/mag powder over capsule type of supplements. http://www.mountainnaturals.com/ I also supplement magnesium daily, and potassium several times a week, and have been doing so for over 3 years. These two, plus calcium once a week for the past year, keeps my muscles and tendons from cramping and twitching frequently and also helps them respond better. I still have neuromuscular issues, and still get muscle cramps and spasms, but since taking calcium and magnesium and potassium regularly, the severity and frequency are significantly improved. Kim M. SCD 5+ years > > As someone else wrote recently, I've had a spate of eyelid twitching > with an uptick in the muscle fasiculations I get all over. > > Since I'd been off calcium supplements for months, I was pretty sure > that was the culprit. I tried 3 new ones and after a few days of the 3rd, > all the twitching disappeared. > > But I'm not tolerating any of them and run out of ideas. > > Can't do any dairy or nuts and limited vegs (squashes only). > > Can't tolerate Calcium citrate, lactate or even the NOW Calcium > Carbonate though I usually do OK with NOW supplements. > > Any one have any other creative ideas, my muscles are starting to > twitch again and I surely don't want my heart to start ! > > I know that it's been often said that bone broth has calcium in it, but > does anyone actually *know* this for a fact, has it ever been tested, or is > that a presumption since it is made from bones ? > > Thanks for any ideas ! > > Sue R > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 I know that it's been often said that bone broth has calcium in it, but does anyone actually *know* this for a fact, has it ever been tested, or is that a presumption since it is made from bones ?Can you do fish? I know a lot of fish have really tiny bones that you can just crunch up and eat instead of picking them out. I think sardines have good calcium too, and you don't even notice the bones. Peace =)Alyssa 15 yoUC April 2008, dx Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)Rowasa enema 1x daily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 Yes, calcium supplements don't work out too well for me either.I've found that San Pellegrino mineral water (1 liter) has around 200mg of natural calcium (not added as a supplement). There's also a French mineral water called Contrex that has 400mg. I haven't tried it yet. Otherwise, canned salmon and sardines have high amounts of calcium as well, if you can tolerate them. As someone else wrote recently, I've had a spate of eyelid twitching with an uptick in the muscle fasiculations I get all over. Since I'd been off calcium supplements for months, I was pretty sure that was the culprit. I tried 3 new ones and after a few days of the 3rd, all the twitching disappeared. But I'm not tolerating any of them and run out of ideas. Can't do any dairy or nuts and limited vegs (squashes only). Can't tolerate Calcium citrate, lactate or even the NOW Calcium Carbonate though I usually do OK with NOW supplements. Any one have any other creative ideas, my muscles are starting to twitch again and I surely don't want my heart to start ! I know that it's been often said that bone broth has calcium in it, but does anyone actually *know* this for a fact, has it ever been tested, or is that a presumption since it is made from bones ? Thanks for any ideas ! Sue R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 I don't know that I have an alternative source of calcium in mind but when the twitching happens to me it means my body is either dehydrated or lacking in potassium. Might want to try making the electrolyte drink and eating more bananas and see if that helps? Stacey > > As someone else wrote recently, I've had a spate of eyelid twitching > with an uptick in the muscle fasiculations I get all over. > > Since I'd been off calcium supplements for months, I was pretty sure > that was the culprit. I tried 3 new ones and after a few days of the 3rd, > all the twitching disappeared. > > But I'm not tolerating any of them and run out of ideas. > > Can't do any dairy or nuts and limited vegs (squashes only). > > Can't tolerate Calcium citrate, lactate or even the NOW Calcium > Carbonate though I usually do OK with NOW supplements. > > Any one have any other creative ideas, my muscles are starting to > twitch again and I surely don't want my heart to start ! > > I know that it's been often said that bone broth has calcium in it, but > does anyone actually *know* this for a fact, has it ever been tested, or is > that a presumption since it is made from bones ? > > Thanks for any ideas ! > > Sue R > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 "Can you do fish? I know a lot of fish have really tiny bones that you can just crunch up and eat instead of picking them out. I think sardines have good calcium too, and you don't even notice the bones." But, I would notice those little fishes ;-) ! Good idea, I have thought of it. Unfortunately, I'm full of mercury, and have been avoiding fish. I'll have to check out and see how the mercury levels are in sardines. Thanks, Alyssa ! Sue Peace =) Alyssa 15 yo UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008 SCD June 2009 (restarted) Rowasa enema 1x daily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 , I'll have to check out the mineral water. Been avoiding fish due to high mercury levels. Dr. Mercola claims Vital Choice Salmon is OK, but costs about 1/2 my weekly food budget for a small amount ! Thanks, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 The Contrex water should be available at Whole Foods, but I haven't been to one to check it out. Whole Foods has a really good selection of mineral water, BTW. You should be able to find San Pelligrino in most grocery stores. , I'll have to check out the mineral water. Been avoiding fish due to high mercury levels. Dr. Mercola claims Vital Choice Salmon is OK, but costs about 1/2 my weekly food budget for a small amount ! Thanks, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Kim, Thanks for the recommendation. I will check out this product. My guess is that I'm reacting to the fact that most calciums come from corn. If I could get a job as a minimal-corn-residual-detector, I'd be very successful ! The other calcium source is usually seashells, and since I'm IgE allergic to Iodine, I've been trying to avoid those. I didn't tolerate Mag Citrate either---it clearly aggravted my gut and gave me the " acidy " inflammation feeling. I'm doing great on KAL Mag Glycinate. I do think about Potassium, but since I eat about 35 lbs of squash a week, and at least 1 lb of meat a day, I probably am getting plenty from the food. Thanks again for the resource, Sue R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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