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Re: Magnesium/calcium/chromium » corafree

Posted by jujube on November 1, 2004, at 21:18:52

In reply to Re: Magnesium/calcium/chromium » JLx, posted by corafree on November 1, 2004, at 21:07:38

Corafree,

Pernicious anemia is actually caused by vitamin B-12 deficiency, not iron. So, you might not need extra iron at all. However, you may want to consider adding a B-complex and extra B-12 to your vitamin regime. B-12 deficiency can cause emotional symptoms such as moodiness and depression.

I don't think the elevated calcium level was causing the iron deficiency. It was only a slight elevation, but the doctor wanted to check things out anyway. I believe the term for high calcium is hypercalcemia whereas the term for low calcium is hypocalcemia.

You can probably get calcium from other sources other than milk products. Also, there is lactose-free milk that is now available in grocery stores. You might want to investigate alternate sources of calcium and perhaps get some lactose-free milk to help ensure you are getting calcium daily.

Tamara


> I'm forever anemic; cannot take iron as have constipation chronically.
>
> Really interesting - Blood calcium high. Was the high calcium causing your iron deficiency? Calcium interferes with iron absorption.
>
> I am lactose intolerant, so calcium is already low. Don't know lab term for blood calcium level.
>
> In past was semi-dx'd w/ pernicious anemia. PCP said supplemental iron was not metabolized, offered no treatment, just sent me away.
>
> I have limited $, or would go to endocrinologist(?) or holistic.
>
>


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