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Re: calcium supplement

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 19 May 2001 01:03:27 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 18 May 2001, Jenny wrote: >
>I have problems with severe nausea when I take regular prenatal
>vitamins. The minute they hit my stomach, it comes right back up, so my
>doc put me on Premesis, which is folic acid and vitamin B. I am
>concerned about my calcium intake. I have never been a milk drinker and
>only eat cheese, yogurt, ice cream on rare occasions. With my last
>pregnancy, I had severe leg cramps, which I have since learned is from
>lack of calcium. Is it safe to take just a calcium supplement with my
>Premesis.

sure, as long as you don't throw it up

If so, how much should I try and take?

1000 mg

I forgot to ask OB >when I saw her today. Thanks!
>Jenny

you can try Tums toosome women find it easier to take something chewable

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