And find calcium is bad for my tummy. So, I am not taking it. I need too though because my bones are like an 80 year olds per the dexa scan.
I always read, and my doctor told me that calcium citrate is gentler on the system, but carbonate gives you better calcium absorption. So you have to choose. I myself will probably try the citrate form again if I ever get the C under control! Calcium is constipating so no way will I take it now when zelnorm and colace won't even help.
I am scared because I need to take something for the bones, but I am scared because my GI system is already hurting so badly. The bone specialist wants me to go on an osteoporosis drug, not fosonex but something similar that starts with an A...but again these meds are suppose to be hard on the GI system. She gave me the script like 2 months ago and I still haven't filled it out of fear...waiting for the tummy to get better. But now, I don't think there will ever be a "safe" time to take it, as I think my IBS will always be bad. I don't know what to do about the osteoporosis because that scares me too. The doctor told me I am really in trouble with it and if I don't start treatment soon, I run big risks!
Keep me updated on what you decide to do and how it goes for you. Please
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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