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Hesitant to begin drug treatment for my osteoporosis
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Apr 27 10:50am | Replies (292)Comment receiving replies
Thank you. I have started weight bearing exercises as well as walking and other exercises. I do take D3 and K2 supplements as well as magnesium. My PA said to take calcium but gave no idea as to how much. If I need this also, what strength should I be taking and what should I look for in the kind of calcium I get?
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don't take calcium without a blood test FIRST! It is dangerous if you already have good calcium in your bloodstream. I was put on calcium twice but taken off after my calcium was tested. Test first. Not everyone needs it.
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Calcium target depends on age. 800-1200mg a day. It's better to get it from food, but that can be difficult.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/nutrition/choosing-a-calcium-supplement