Calcium Caltrate

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Permalink Reply by roshap on October 28, 2008 at 9:38am

i take caltrate every day for over a year, and i definitely think it helps me

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Permalink Reply by John on October 29, 2008 at 11:21am

Thanks Roshap. Do you take 1 pill at lunch, or do you break it up in halves?

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Permalink Reply by Jan from Texas on November 25, 2008 at 11:57am

I've been taking the Calcium Carbonate 3 times a day since March 4th and I've seen a huge difference. You do need to start slowly though, otherwise you'll go the opposite direction and become constipated. I was already taking 2 per day (for osteoporosis), so I first added another 1/2 pill (2-1/2 per day). Then I went to 3 a day. If I get constipated I back off a little. Hope it helps!

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Permalink Reply by Rubydk9 on January 16, 2009 at 2:24pm

So is this remedy only for people w/ ibs-d??

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Permalink Reply by Jan from Texas on January 16, 2009 at 2:34pm

Ruby: Your body only absorbs 60% of the calcium carbonate. The remainder acts as a "binder" in the lower bowel. It does help D without the cramping and too full feeling you get with immodium. So, if you have C, you certainly don't want to take something that will bind you even more!!!

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