Should i now not be concerned about my calcium level?
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You need to keep up with calcium.  Your body depletes it as you get older, so taking supplements and drinking milk etc can't hurt!  Without calcium your bones get brittle etc, so even if you have a good level now, you need to keep it good!.
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Dear Worried About Protein In Urine,\n\nYou didn?t ask too many questions, besides you wouldn?t ask if it wasn?t important. If you looked at TeenHealthFX?s response to Low level Of Protein In Urine you?d realize that low levels of protein in the urine is not uncommon and need not be cause for alarm. Your doctor may even have explained this to you and would have ordered additional tests if he/she was concerned. Since this situation seems to being giving you a great deal of worry maybe you should go back to your pediatrician or primary care physician and ask the questions that are bothering you. You may want to get your parents involved, they most likely would be glad to provide you with emotional support and guidance if you need it. If you are still worried, ask your doctor to refer you to a nephrologist, which is a doctor who specializes in this disorder. Before going, make a list of your concerns and ask the questions during the exam. The more information you have the less you?ll worry.\n\nProteinuria (protein in the urine) may be a sign of important kidney disease in some people. However, sometimes the proteinuria is associated with a viral infection and resolves within a few weeks (transient proteinuria). This is generally speaking not a problem. In otherwise well teenagers, we often find that the proteinuria is "postural". That means the proteinuria disappear after a period of lying flat. This is also not associated with serious kidney disease. The urine should be checked again first thing in the morning, just upon awakening. If protein is detected, further investigations should be performed.\n\nAnother cause of an elevated protein level can come from a diet that has an abnormally high amount of protein. The most common culprit would be the protein supplements some athletes take in order to build strength. TeenHealthFX cautions against the use of these products because a large quantity of protein can overwhelm the kidneys. Besides, you can get all the protein you need from a well balanced diet without the risk.\n\nIf you would like to meet with a doctor and live in northern New Jersey, you can call the Adolescent/Young Adult Center For Health at 973.889.6350 for an appointment.\n\nSigned: TeenHealthFX
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both  omg no it dont make your bones fragile get that out of your head if your consuming regular calcium everyday then your good
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9.5 to 10 miligrams per decileter\nand the ionized calcium level in serum should go from 4.5 to 5.6 mg/dl actually this is the most important one because is tha calcium that actually  functions in your body
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Well..some researchers said that there's a connection between the intake of some foods and beverages(especially carbonated and rich in caffein) that impede the proper calcium absorb of the body..They claim for example that coffee literally rob your body of Calcium..I am not convinced that is true..I think that everything taken with moderance could not damage too much our health..
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calcium deposits -go to yahoo health and read up.  some people have alternative therepy in whirlpool to break them up by electronic wave.that makes easier to pass.  heard it is way worse for guys like passing a prickly grape thru there.ouch ! thats pretty good that you ask to help her.  good guy:)--so i would say change in diet possibly could help
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albumin binds calcium to a large extent, patients with abnomal albumin content will have abnormal calcium levels for this reason.\n\nThe only (never say only in medicine) active calcium in your body is NOT protein bound.  So what really matters is the ionized version.  Simple formulas based on the ratios of albumin/calcium binding help to estimate the physiologic calcium level.\n\nIonized calcium can be tested for directly, and corrected levels are simply a guess.
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1200 mg a day, but if you take it in supplement form, it is recommended you take magnesium with it.  magnesium helps your body absorb and utilize calcium.
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Us Women need to take calcium and Vit D supplements for the rest of our lives!  Women are prone to lose more calcium than men, because of the loss of blood (containing calcium) in menstruation each month. \n\nA woman also loses much calcium with each pregnancy. A pregnant mother loses 4 times as much calcium to her baby, as she would in nine menstrual cycles. (Women, get your calcium!)\n\nWhen your body loses this much calcium, your bones become porous and brittle. They are not as strong, and can break under very little pressure. Then it causes a disease called OSTEOPOROSIS. \n\nPatients most often don't even know they have osteoporosis until the condition is serious. Warning signs of osteoporosis include, backache, back muscle spasms, thigh bones aching, difficulty in twisting and bending.\n\nAlso, we need Vit D . Remember that vitamin D stimulates the production of calcium binding proteins in the digestive tract. We need Vit D to be able to absorb calcium in our system.
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It is well established that estrogen replacement during menopause protects bone mass and helps protect against the risk of osteoporotic fractures. The accelerated bone loss during menopause has little relationship to the amount of calcium intake. After age 60, however, the proper attention to calcium intake is very important and has been shown to increase bone density. An important study published in 1992 showed that elderly women who took supplemental dietary calcium (with vitamin D) had a 30% less fractures (including hip fractures) than similar women who did not take supplemental calcium. When these investigators looked at these women again 3 years later, they still had a significantly less rate of fractures, and, they had a 15 % decreased chance of death. Most endocrinologists feel that the use of calcium supplements are safe (and inexpensive) and recommend it to most (all?) elderly men and women unless specific contraindications exist. it helps to take calcium with vitman d in them ..
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My husband has been told by the hospital that he must take calcium tablets for the rest of his life. He is only 46. I am told there are no side effects for the supplements. It is better than thinning bones!
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yes, vitamin D helps to absorb more calcium. u don't absorb all of the calcium u eat. however, when u look at food labels, if it says 30% calcium, that means  ur body absorbs 30% of the calcium that it needs for the day from the food. milk and some orange juice is fortified with vitamin D, but the best source is sunlight. it sounds weird but if u lit in the sun for 15 or 20 minutes every day, u will get all of the vitamin that u need for the day. 15 or 20 minutes also doesn't hurt ur skin. hope ur legs heal quickly.
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What should you look for?\n"Choose a multi that has about 100 percent of the Daily Value [DV] of most of the essential vitamins and minerals," advises Jeffrey Blumberg, PhD, professor of nutrition at Tufts University. But don't expect it to have 100 percent of the DV of calcium, because that amount is too large to fit into a multi. And be sure to note the amount of vitamin A. "Taking more than 100 percent of the DV may cause bone fractures in postmenopausal women and is linked to birth defects," says Helen Delichatsios, MD, instructor of nutrition at Harvard Medical School. "To play it safe, select a multi that has part or all of its vitamin A as safer beta-carotene."\n\nDo you need a special formula?\nA basic multi is all you need unless you fall into a group with special vitamin/mineral requirements. Women who are or are trying to become pregnant should choose a prenatal supplement because it has higher-than-normal amounts of folic acid, iron, zinc, and calcium--all critical to healthy births. Men and women over 50 benefit from a "seniors" formula that has extra vitamin D, vitamin B12, and calcium. But most older people don't have to watch the iron content of their multi as carefully as you might think. "The evidence that supplemental iron might be a heart disease risk factor in men and postmenopausal women is mixed," says JoAnn Manson, MD, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and chief of preventive medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. "The small amount of iron [18 mg per day] from a standard multi is probably safe for most people." However, if you have hemochromatosis (iron overload), select an iron-free preparation.\n\nShould you choose all-natural, sugar-free, starch-free, or slow-release products?\nMany people prefer using products with all-natural ingredients or no sugar or starch. It's really a personal decision. But those terms don't mean the product is better absorbed. As for slow-release multis, Dr. Blumberg says there's not enough evidence that they offer any advantage to counter the extra cost.\n\nIs there any benefit from added lycopene and lutein?\nUnfortunately, the benefit is only minimal. Lycopene, lutein, and other carotenoids may help to lower the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer. However, the amounts that are found in most multis are quite low, says Dr. Blumberg. Although every little bit helps, you still need to eat lots of fruits and veggies to get optimal intakes of these important compounds.\n\nWhat about the other extras such as enzymes, green algae, EGCG, amino acids, or herbs such as ginkgo?\n"Stick with the basics; your multi doesn't need bells and whistles," says James Dillard, MD, professor of medicine at Columbia University. Why? There are decades of research on vitamins and minerals, but not much data on these extras. As for herbs, it may seem convenient and economical to get herbs in your multi, but Dr. Blumberg says it's not a good idea. "Herbs are not nutrients; they are taken for very specific effects in the body." \n\nHis advice: "If you want to take an herb such as ginkgo, then buy a product that contains only that and in the proper dosage."
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First of all make sure you have been evaluated by a medical professional to see if there is some reaosn you are losing bone.  Then make sure that you are getting sufficient calcium, aim for at least 1200 mg a day.  Do weight bearing exercises, walking, running, lifting weights etc.  Swimming is good exercise but does not build bone mass.  Have your bone density checked and schedule a follow-up with your provider to make sure that your efforts are working.  Bones are precious.  Take care of yours!
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Well I was on depo for going on 8 years b4 the Dr. Said anything to me about bone loss.  That was in 2005. I was still taking the shot with a calcium supplement.  I just recently decided to stop my injections.  I just think 9 years is just to long for a drug that could damage my body in the long run.  I am now looking for a new birth control and being very careful...NOT HAVING SEX...Until then\n\nIf you are on the shot be sure to take Calcium Supplement.  More so after the age 25!!!!  Be sure to check with your Dr.
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100-112 but check with your Dr. it depends on your bone structure\nthank you
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While osteoporosis occurs in men and pre-menopausal women, the problem is overwhelmingly prevalent in postmenopausal women.\n\nIOW, it has little to do with Calcium deficiency.  Calcium may help, but it's not a cause.