Ans,
Your calcium level can be checked by a blood/urine test and then you can get a recommendation from your doctor. If your not deficient in Calcium or have major absorption problems then probably a standard dose daily will be recommended. 2500mg daily sounds too high to me. The Forteo I take raises the Calcium level in the blood, keeping it high enough for bones to regrow but not dangerously high to cause side effects. The dietary calcium and supplements I take are figured into the picture and I get blood/urine tests so the level can be adjusted if need be and the Forteo works but I'm not overdoing it with Calcium. It's a delicate balance.
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7/05 EMG/Nerve Conduction Tests
8/04 Disqualified from ADR clinical trial due to severe osteoporosis -- getting treatment
3/04 updated MRI
11/2000 IDET L 3/4, L4/5
1/2000 Discogram
numerous epidural injections
physical therapy
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