Question:
Has anyone lost calcium from their teeth or bones post-op because they are unable to

take in enough calcium? I take calcium supplements every once in a while, because I have to be careful since I form kidney stones when I take in too much. But the last few days, my teeth hurt all the time, all of them. I am a nurse and know that in some circumstances such as pregnancy, your body will pull stored calcium from your bones and teeth if you dont take enough in. But I guess I am asking this question to see if anyone has experienced this and what they did to make things better. By the way I am 28 years old and brush, floss, and flouride rinse so I shouldnt have bad teeth already. I would appreciate any information. Thanks!    — Cory F. (posted on July 25, 2002)

July 25, 2002
Hi Cory, you said you take calcium supplement every once in awhile? You need to be taking Calcium CITRATE everyday!! Are you taking other vitamins..Iron, Multivitamin, A&D B-12 shots,things like that? I saw your profile..RNY 7/01...Have you not been taking supplements the whole time? If not you should start now and get a full body dexascan to check bone density, Vitalady explained to me that this is the best exam to meausre the condition of your bones..not the heel or wrist way.
   — Patricia R.

July 26, 2002
Yes. A staggeringly high percent of us will lose bones or teeth. Are your kidney stones oxalate stones? If so, avoid carbonate & go directly to calc citrate. The weight loss ITSELF is enough to trigger bone loss, but combined with virtually no calcium intake, it is a recipe for disaster.
   — vitalady