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Posted 2/9/2011 10:39 PM (GMT 0)
Ok so my results for my bone scan were yes I still have osteopenia..they want me to take 1200mg of Ca per day and off the top of my head I cant recal the exact amount of Vit D I think it was 500 units...well here is the kicker being lactose intolerant and when I was on calcium pills before the kidney stones piled in so I am between a rock and a hard place
Posted 2/9/2011 11:54 PM (GMT 0)
I read an article once that said calcium supplements isn't necessarily going to help with bone density issues. It went on to say that pH levels and gluten can be the cause because it cause malabsorption so you aren't absorbing the calcium..

Just something I read, not saying it's right but I thought it was interesting. If you are interested in more I can forward the email to you.
Posted 2/10/2011 1:44 AM (GMT 0)
was never tested that I have celiac disease however before I was also able to have lactose without an issue until recently
Posted 2/10/2011 9:06 AM (GMT 0)
I've been scanned and was told I had osteopenia also. I'm lactose intolerant, and used to throw kidney stones all the time. I've never had an issue with the calcium tablets. Could it be the type you are taking? I know there is Calcium Carbonate and Calcium Citrate. My Rheumatologist insisted I take the Calcium Citrate. Not sure if that would make a difference. He also put me on a mild diuretic to keep the kidney stones flushed out. Since I started the diuretic, I've not had one stone!

Might be worth checking with your Dr. and see what he thinks.
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