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Posted 9/11/2009 8:06 AM (GMT -5)
I have been taking calcium carbonate for bone loss and also to help with D, as recommended on this forum. I have noticed a big increase in overall fatigue and aching muscles etc. from it. I do not see those problems listed as side effects of calcium carbonate. Has anyone else has these effects from calcium? I take 2 Caltrate+ (calcium carbonate and vitamin D and mineral mix - as recommended) with meals daily.
Posted 9/11/2009 8:24 AM (GMT -5)
I've never seen anyone associate these symptoms with either calcium or vitamin D supplementation. They certainly are symptoms that occur with IBD, so I wonder if your UC is simmering along and causing this. Usually one of my first indications of inflammation is fatigue.
Posted 9/11/2009 8:36 AM (GMT -5)
I agree with Judilyn. UC is notorious for causing fatigue.

Sue
Posted 9/11/2009 9:57 AM (GMT -5)
I kind of thought the UC was partly at fault - plus some steroid withdrawal hangover from a month or so ago. But I still feel the calcium is making me insomniac, fatigued and clued out, and achey...
Posted 9/11/2009 11:26 AM (GMT -5)
it shouldn't...it should help with muscle pain somewhat as well.
Maybe change to calcium citrate or a combo of calcium. I get mine from GNC...the elemental calcium combo with magnesium and D. I also take extra D supplement. The elemental means the amount in the product is equal to what you get...

quincy
Posted 9/11/2009 7:23 PM (GMT -5)
Yes, I get fatigue and muscle cramps also when I ingest too much calcium. People don't realize how powerful of effects calcium can have on the body. There is a reason why it is so tightly regulated in the blood stream by the body, the reason being is its powerfull and has many effects. Increase your magnesium intake and it will reverse the bad effects you are having from calcium.
Posted 9/11/2009 9:26 PM (GMT -5)
Thanks Cfromutah. I worry about increasing magnesium because of diarrhea, though.
Posted 9/12/2009 11:02 AM (GMT -5)
yeah it can cause that if you take a high amount through supplements. I get mine from foods. Nuts and seeds and nut and seed butters are high in it and so is spinach.
Posted 9/12/2009 11:34 AM (GMT -5)
Mitzo....how much calcium are you taking? Is it not in a formula with magnesium?

I believe the ratio is supposed to be 2(cal):1(mag)...

Low vitamin D could cause the same symptoms.

q
Posted 9/12/2009 11:45 AM (GMT -5)
I am taking two tablets of Caltrate Plus daily, each tablet containing: 600 mg elemental calcium carbonate, 400IU vitamin D, 50mg magnesium. This is the formulation recommended by LNAPE on this forum for controlling diarrhea.
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