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Posted 9/25/2013 11:41 PM (GMT 0)
I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this - I know I am lacking calcium even though I am taking a supplement, drinking almond milk, etc. I went to the dentist today and I have 9 (NINE!!!) cavities. I floss, brush and use mouthwash regularly...I take care of my teeth. My dentist said a lack of calcium can be majorly to blame. Has anyone else gotten a lot cavities after being diagnoised or from certain meds? Argh.... One more freaking side-effect!
Posted 9/25/2013 11:49 PM (GMT 0)
Big discussions of this on the CP board. I have heard prednisone does it.
Posted 9/26/2013 12:04 AM (GMT 0)
I was going to blame prednisone also but it is not listed in the signature.
Posted 9/26/2013 12:27 AM (GMT 0)
I haven't been on prednisone since April but had been on it twice in the past 1 1/2 year
Posted 9/27/2013 12:26 AM (GMT 0)
Yep, I have lots of decay since developing UC. I'm also a very strict flosser, brusher, etc.
It's so frustrating and I hate HATE dental work. Major anxiety.
I've had 3 root canals and 1 more I need to do, one extraction and a couple more cavities, all in the last 7 years. Prior to that I had only dealt with some cavities as a pre-teen... soda and general neglect there.
Posted 9/27/2013 2:13 AM (GMT 0)
There's this strong, pervasive notion that the calcium in store bought milk or supplements is beneficial. There are no studies, to my knowledge, proving this to be the case. In fact, calcium supplements and calcium fortified foods are positively correlated with cardiovascular disease and strokes.

There are other factors involved in building strong bones - magnesium intake, vitamin k2, and vitamin D are the three things that are a must for our bones.

Chris Kresser did a nice piece here that might set you in the right direction.

Post Edited (StealthGuardian) : 9/27/2013 7:05:03 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/27/2013 1:55 PM (GMT 0)
Wow! Thanks for posting that article..what an eye opener! I sent it along to my family to read too.

Luckily I'm seeing my GI next week so we'll be able to discuss different avenues to strengthen my teeth (& fingernails).
Posted 9/27/2013 5:01 PM (GMT 0)

StealthGuardian said...
In fact, calcium supplements and calcium fortified foods are positively correlated with cardiovascular disease and strokes.

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I was taking a lot of calcium supplements when I had my stroke. Never before and never since. They are indirect clotting factors.
Posted 9/27/2013 5:30 PM (GMT 0)

StealthGuardian said...
There's this strong, pervasive notion that the calcium in store bought milk or supplements is beneficial. There are no studies, to my knowledge, proving this to be the case. In fact, calcium supplements and calcium fortified foods are positively correlated with cardiovascular disease and strokes.

There are other factors involved in building strong bones - magnesium intake, vitamin k2, and vitamin D are the three things that are a must for our bones.

Absolutely on the point. +1

DW also has a ton of cavities. Her dentist gave ger GC MI Paste Plus (Contains Sodium Fluoride 0.2%w/w) and asked to apply around the cavities before going to bed, like a topical preparation. And change toothpaste to Sensodyne ProNamel.
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