Re: Lupron and joint aches
From: Elaine (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed Dec 28 19:09:46 2005
Just a note. Magnesium is needed for the absorption of calcium, and
also tends to cause loose stools. This may be something you want to
consider to counteract the constipation caused by calcium. Here is a
link that explains this more and how much you should take.
http://www.ultrapms.com/menopause/calc-absorp.htm
At Wed, 28 Dec 2005, Jessica wrote:
>
>I took a Prescriped calcium supplement and something else for bone loss
>when I was on Lupron. It didnt help me its been three years but it
>might help you.
>
>At Wed, 28 Dec 2005, Cindy wrote:
>>
>>I usually just take a couple Tums. 2-3 a day. If you are worried about
>>constipation, try eating a couple dried apricots when you take the
>>calcium. Or an over the counter stool softener. A non-stimulant one
>>like Colace works pretty good. But I'd definitely check with your
>>doctor before taking anything medicinal.
>>
>>At Tue, 27 Dec 2005, Oysterie wrote:
>>>
>>>Hi,
>>>
>>>Can you all tell me what calcium tablets you take?
>>>
>>>I am on Lupron and I am experiencing joint pain too, but I am hesitant
>>>to take the calcium because I feel calcium will cause constipation...
>>>
>>>How often do you all take the supplements?
>>>
>>>At Tue, 27 Dec 2005, Cindy wrote:
>>>>
>>>>Are you taking calcium supplements with it? Lupron causes your bone mass
>>>>to deteriorate, so it's good to take extra calcium while you're on it,
>>>>and afterwards. Hope this helps!
>>>>
>>>>At Fri, 23 Dec 2005, Alexis wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>Hi everyone,
>>>>>
>>>>>I am having BAD joint aches. My wrists, elbows, knees and hips are so
>>>>>sore.
>>>>>If I sit in an awkward position for more than 15 seconds I ache all over
>>>>>when I stand up. I'm getting scared, because i have only been on Lupron
>>>>>for a month, and this really doesn't feel natural.
>>>>>
>>>>>Has anyone else experienced this? Should I be worried? Is there anything
>>>>>that I can do?
>>>>>
>>>>>Thanks,
>>>>>
>>>>>--
>>>>>Alexis.
>>>>>
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