WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 1998: Re: Calcium supplements & Ostepenia

Re: Calcium supplements & Ostepenia

From: Don Shuwarger, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 27 Dec 1998 22:22:57 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 27 Dec 1998, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:

>I am 5.0", weigh approx 96lbs, thin, fair-skinned, European descent all
>the characteristics for the high risk group, and because of the
>Ostepenia diagnosed in October I am on Calcium supplements which seem to
>be producing a lot of pain and stiffness in the joints. My doctor
>recommends I stay on the Calcium because of my condition.... any idea
>what is causing the pain and stiffness? Could it be linked to the
>calcium supplements? Would the Premarin be enough to control the Calcium
>loss or is there another HRT that boosts this aspect without undesirable
>side effects?
>I am considering discontinuing the calcium supplements because of the
>pain and stiffness.
>
>Would be interested in your answers or hearing from someone with a
>similar situation ... I feel like a geriatric some days!
>
>Thanking you in advance for your response.

I am not familiar with calcium supplements causing joint pain and stiffness. However, bone pains, psychologic changes, osteopenia and abdominal pains are symptoms of hyperparathyroidism. Calcium supplements and Premarin are not sufficient to reverse the bone damaging effects of hyperparathyroidism.

If you do NOT have hyperparathyroidism, then you should definately continue Ca supplements, estrogen and consider adding alendronate (Tradename = Fosamax) to maintain bone strength.

Your physician can discuss alendronate and the evaluation for hyperparathyroidism with you.

Good Luck.

--
Don Shuwarger, M.D.
obdoc@inmind.com

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