Should I continue to take Calcium supplement?

Posted by jet1980 @jet1980, Dec 6, 2023

After my last Dexa scan results, I asked my GP if I should continue to take Calcium. She stated that my bones are so bad that there is no use. My Vitamin D levels are fine. My scans indicate -1 and -2.5 and T score at or below -2.5. She didn't want to take the time to discuss what the scores mean, so I am out in the dark reading as much as I can. I am only 61. Unfortunately, I live in a very rural area of NW Wisconsin and the medical care up here is the worst I have ever seen in my life. I do not drive so I have no choice but to continue care up here. I also have malabsorbtion, so I do not absorb vitamins efficiently.

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kristie2 | @kristie2 | Dec 10, 2023

Here is a good podcast to watch with Dr . Mark Hyman
https://youtu.be/t7pox72DAmY?si=G5USHF1DUo8UgfmQ

sc614 | @sc614 | Dec 11, 2023

I think that your doctor saying your bones are “so bad” is horrible - i have a lot to learn about osteoporosis but I know that your doctor should provide resources and support - those scores do not seem overly scary to me. Can you get blood work done to see if you are low in certain areas? Do you feel comfortable doing internet research or do you need help?

sc614 | @sc614 | Dec 11, 2023

Also wondered - can you research any endocrinologists who will do a video appointment with you? Then you could access doctors located elsewhere- they don’t really need to see you in person if you provide records (not sure how insurance works with it)

matilda1993 | @matilda1993 | Dec 11, 2023

Your doctor’s comments are ridiculous. Your bones are so bad it’s useless to try to fix them? That’s BS. There are internet resources on ways to eat and how to supplement. It’s confusing but find a plan that you can follow. Plus there are many gentle exercises you can do at home free on YouTube. Wishing you well.

brighteyes5005 | @brighteyes5005 | Jan 28 6:34pm

In reply to @noname65 "Where do you buy the calcium containing mk7 k2?" + (show)

Vitamin K2 is a supplement. I'm not sure I have seen Calcium with K2 in it.

cpd54 | @cpd54 | Jan 29 6:06am

In reply to @noname65 "Where do you buy the calcium containing mk7 k2?" + (show)

@noname65 Life
Extension Bone Restore has calcium and MK7. I personally like to take all my supplements separately so I can tailor the dosage to what I want, ie if I eat a lot of calcium rich foods one day I don’t take a calcium supplement but I don’t want to miss my other vitamins and minerals.

ripley | @ripley | Jan 29 10:07am

In reply to @brighteyes5005 "Vitamin K2 is a supplement. I'm not sure I have seen Calcium with K2 in it." + (show)

New Chapter Bone Strength calcium supplements contain K1 and K2. It's available on Amazon.

mindyheld4321 | @mindyheld4321 | Jan 29 1:55pm

In reply to @cpd54 "@noname65 Life Extension Bone Restore has calcium and MK7. I personally like to take all my..." + (show)

Life extension.com has a Bone Elite supplement with calcium, magnesium, boron, k2 and other minerals/vitamins to support bone health.

busyyaya | @busyyaya | Jan 30 7:40am

Be sure to use the K2-MK7 as it helps absorption of Calcium, with D3. I have ulcerative colitis so I to have malabsorption issues. I take them every 12 hours
And be sure everything is UPS certified for ingredients. One brand is Nature Made found in most stores. I wouldn’t order anything you ingest from Amazon, with the products they get sometimes older.
Good luck and do not give up on supplements but additional eat foods high in these ingredients for bone health. Too important to not take in all you can to support bone osteoblasts. If your issues are truly related to malabsorption you may need to take more and eat more foods to support bone health.