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Posted 10/8/2013 9:30 PM (GMT -5)
Hello everyone its been a couple of weeks since I have been on :( I was wondering if anyone has trouble with calcium causing constipation? I was told to take magnesium along with it and that would help...does it?

Also for those of you taking Celebrex, how do you do with it? I am very sensitive to all kinds of things and fear trying new things :(

Thanks :)

Posted 10/9/2013 5:15 AM (GMT -5)
I think Calcium needs Magnesium to work well, and yes magnesium will help with constipation. Start out slow though so it doesn't go the other way.

I take Celebrex when I get really bad. I can only take it for a couple of days because it bothers my stomache, I would recommend taking it with food. But it works wonders especially for arthritis pain.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 10/9/2013 8:42 PM (GMT -5)
I take magnesium, calcium, and vitamin D. I vaguely recall they all need each other to work properly, but not sure of the hows/whys.
When I'm having trouble with constipation I take fiber casuals. They seem to work better than the kind you mix into water.

I also take Celebrex. I haven't had any trouble with it with my stomach, however I get a lot of relief from it. If you're prone to stomach issues, ensure you take it on a full stomach to lower the chances of it upsetting your stomach.

Can you take other anti inflammatory without trouble? Celebrex doesn't give as much of a hit of medication as things like ibuprofen, it lasts all day. You might have more luck with it because it's released slowly?
Posted 10/10/2013 11:39 AM (GMT -5)
Hi Depsoap, have you looked into omegas, grape seed and maybe turmeric for some help? I have found them to be helpful and they are also good for so many other things.
Here's a page from livingstrong.com - "CAN CALCIUM BE ABSORBED WITHOUT MAGNESIUM?" http://www.livestrong.com/article/444390-can-calcium-be-absorbed-without-magnesium/

Post Edited (Junnie) : 10/10/2013 10:43:22 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 10/10/2013 8:56 PM (GMT -5)
thank you all for the replies. I had to stop Ibuprofen due to terrible stomach issues and haven't tried it again now for several months. So I was worried about the Celebrex.
Junnie, no I haven't tried those supplements I will check into them though. I will read the link you sent also :)

I just got report that I have degenerative disc and degenerative arthritis in my lower spine and between my shoulders :( So I am trying to manage it all!
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