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Calcium
      #103968 - 09/05/04 10:57 AM
Ms. Lynn

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Does anyone have a suggestion on a good way to get calcium without taking calcium pills. The calcium tiggers my IBS-d so bad, but I need the calcium for bones etc. I am allergy to Soy, so I need some tips from you all. Thanks

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Re: Calcium new
      #103978 - 09/05/04 11:27 AM
khyricat

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some rice milks have calcium, so do some almond milks, calcium is also in luna bars if you can have those... ummm.. tums? would those work for you?

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Re: Calcium new
      #104015 - 09/05/04 04:27 PM
ptillen

Reged: 06/27/04
Posts: 406
Loc: Milwaukee WI

I recently read in a book about sleep disorders (of which I am a sufferer) that you can get your daily calcium by taking a couple of Tums. This book further advises to take your calcium in the evening, cause it has a slight soporific effect.
Might this be something that could be helpful to you?

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Re: Calcium causing diarrhea???? new
      #104026 - 09/05/04 06:18 PM
amo616

Reged: 08/16/04
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Loc: Ontario, Canada

I thought calcium was supposed to cause constipation, not diarrhea!! What are other people's experiences? I just bought calcium, and have IBS-D so your experience has me worried.


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Re: Calcium causing diarrhea???? new
      #104027 - 09/05/04 06:43 PM
BL

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I've always heard that it causes C---and it certainly did in me! In fact, I've blamed those stupid little chocolate calcium chews for the start of my IBS-C.


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Re: Calcium causing diarrhea???? new
      #104068 - 09/06/04 02:44 AM
khyricat

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it causes C in me thats for sure, but I'm IBS-A... I take it when I have the runs, figure its safe then, and try to get my calcium via luna bars and other things (soy milk/rice milk, ettc) at other times.

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Re: Calcium new
      #104083 - 09/06/04 07:05 AM
barbie

Reged: 04/22/04
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Loc: Texas

Hi,

I haven't found a calcium pill that agrees with me. They usually cause "C" for me and gas. I have found that tums doesn't seem to bother me.

I really need to take some prescription meds because I am 59 and need more calcium. I am having a hard time with those, too. Right now I have the nasal spray one but am afraid to use it because one of the side effects is headaches. UGH!

Barbie

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Re: Calcium new
      #104111 - 09/06/04 12:06 PM
ptillen

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Posts: 406
Loc: Milwaukee WI

How about a combination cal/mag supplement? I understand that the mag is supposed to help offset the C effects of the cal and make it easier for the body to make use of it.

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Re: Calcium new
      #104112 - 09/06/04 12:08 PM
barbie

Reged: 04/22/04
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Loc: Texas


I have heard that. I will do some research on it and maybe give it a try.

Thanks
Barbie

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Re: Calcium new
      #104265 - 09/07/04 08:58 AM
bamagirl

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Loc: Alabama

There is a great calcium/magnesium supplement in liquid form that has been wonderful for me! It is by Lifeway, and I purchase it through Puritan's Pride. I usually throw-up the pills, and this combination has helped releive the C and has not caused D. I highly reocmmend it! I take it every morning with my Acacia.

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