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Hello, All

Recently had a bone scan which showed osteopenia.  My doc has prescribed a
calcium supplement and wishes me to take 1000 mg calcium a day (it has a
2:1 ratio of cal to magnesium).  I started last night.  Felt as if I was
taking a natural tranquilizer at bedtime by taking this supplement (my
second dose at bedtime).  This morning I was OK and got a lot done around
the house.  Was looking forward to getting out and about his afternoon.
But after lunch today (which completed the 1000 mg in a 24 hour period) I
have been feeling out of sorts, tired, depressed, and somewhat headachy.

I would appreciate any personal experiences with calcium supplementation
any of you might have.  I wonder if calcium dosage should be related to
body weight.  I'm a 110-lb woman.  Do you think 1000 mg of calcium a day is
too much?  Has anyone had similar experiences? Has decreasing the amount of
calcium helped?


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