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Old 11-23-2014, 07:09 AM #1
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Can we take extra Calcium if we need it? Does it affects MG?
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Can we take extra Calcium if we need it? Does it affects MG?
It is recommended if you are taking Prednisone. I take 1200 mg each day.

Are your calcium levels low?

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I was just diagnosed and started on 20 mg prednisone (low dose from what I understand). My doc told me to take Calcium and Vit D with the prednisone.

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Corticoids lower the Calcium absortion rate in the body and this could ultimately lead to osteoporosis. That's why it is recommended to take extra Calcium AND vitamin D3. I take 500 mg Calcium and 1000 IU vitamin D3 daily.
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Hope_No, I, too, would like to know why you want to take more calcium. Has it been tested? Are you on Pred?

Too much calcium in the body is not a good thing, and can lead to other problems.

I think you should ask your internist about any supplements you should be on.

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