calcium supplements/constipation

[RStevrock]

I don't see a relationship between the two conditions. My doctor told me
to take Citrucal with D. Now it contains magnesium so I take it with the 3
ingredients.
My parents had problems with diverticulosis. About 25 years ago I
decided that I didn't want their problem and I began taking Citrucil every
night. My doctor who died recently was an internist and his son is a
gastroentologist (probably misspelled). His son told my doctor that taking
Citrucil every night was one of the best things you can do for your body. I
do try to take my calcium earlier so the Citrucil will not interfere. I am 61
and had a colonscopy about a week ago. I had no problems. My sister had one
also and had a number of benign polyps. In my opinion the fiber is good for
me. I have 3 children and took calcium during my pregnancies and I guess most
of my life. I don't get constipated.
I don't like to take medicines. When I have a cold and see the doctor, I
always request waiting to take an antibiotic. I seldon take aspirin or any
other medicines. However, my bones need Fosamax. I take Fosamax. In my
opinion if my body needed thyroid medicine and Fosamax, I would ask the doctor
exactly how to take the two, and would not make a mistake in taking it.
Fosamax can be taken once a week. I want it to do its job. I do believe that
osteoporosis can destroy a body, and if my body needs the medication, I will
take it. Period. Just look around at all the older people who stoop.
Look at the people in their 40s and 50s who are beginning to stoop. Those
reading this have an opportunity to avoid a horrible condition that truly
adversely affects your lifestyle. In my opinion it's worth it to take the
medicines that can help. There are and always will be naysayers. At this
time the best bet seems to be to take the medicine. To avoid taking medication
that could prevent a debilitating condition is as bad as taking it and finding
out later that it isn't as good as you thought -- like Prempro.
What a message I have written! Sorry for the length.
Sammy

[cyli@visi.com]

On 12 Sep 2003 22:54:53 GMT, rstevrock@aol.com (RStevrock) wrote:

> I don't like to take medicines. When I have a cold and see the doctor, I
>always request waiting to take an antibiotic.

Darn straight.

But if you have a doctor who tries to prescribe an antibiotic every
time you have a cold, are you sure he / she's a good doctor? The
common cold is a virus and ordinary antibiotics don't do anything for,
to, or with colds except maybe clear up any other infections you might
have. Next time he / she tries to prescribe an anti-biotic, ask them
why they think you should have it. You might have something like a
bacterial sinus infection that starts in when you get clogged up. Or
something else in your health history you've forgotten. Or they may
have missed out on the last 20 years of research.
--

rbc:vixen,Minnow Goddess,Willow Watcher,and all that sort of thing.
Often taunted by trout.
Only a fool would refuse to believe in luck. Only a damn fool would rely on it.

http://www.visi.com/~cyli

[RStevrock]

> Next time he / she tries to prescribe an anti-biotic, ask them
>why they think you should have it. You might have something like a
>bacterial sinus infection that starts in when you get clogged up. Or
>something else in your health history you've forgotten. O

I check with them to be sure it isn't something that would require an
anitbiotic. Usually they suggest that I can have an antibiotic to keep from
getting an infection when infections are going around. This happens when our
school nurse is sending home 150 kids a day. My school is large and our
classes are large, so the logic is that when I am exposed to so many bacteria,
possibly I would be better taking an antibiotic. I do take one about every 2
or 3 years.
Sammy

[Françoise]

Carmen,

Do you do some exercises? You are still too young to have difficulty
standing up. May I recommend the books by Miriam E. Nelson, PhD. They all
stat by: "Strong Women". I have 2 of them and I follow the exercises in both
books. I have "Strong Women Stay Young" and "Strong Women, Strong Bones".
She also has a WEB site at:
http://www.strongwomen.com

She did and is doing research in exercise for osteoporosis people of
different ages. Her books contain a lot of good information on diet for
osteoporosis as well as a complete program for weight training. I am older
than you and I am stronger now than I was at your age.

Françoise.

John/Carmen wrote:

> I'm also 61 years old.

snip

> This is
> hard to explain, but it seems I don't have any strength in my bones.
> When I bend I have a hard time in getting up. Even when I go into the
> refrigerator to get something I feel a strain on my lower back.
>
> Carmen
>
> Talk to you later.

[John/Carmen Carmen]

Hi Francoise,
Yes, I do exercise. I walk 3 times a day. I order a manual tread mill
which I should be getting soon.
I've been drinking milk now since Sept. 8th. I believe that I might be
feeling a little better.
The doctor told me that I'll be having another bone scan in February. If
my T score is lower, she's going to put me on Actonal.
Carmen

Talk to you later.