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November 1, 2009 - 4:30pm
Recommended calcium and vitamin D supplements after surgery?
I was hopeing someone here would know how much calcium and vitamin D over the counter supplements should be taken to help bone fusion develop better after surgery?. Is the recommended amount on the bottle enough?. THANKS!
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I think it might depend on whether your Vit. D levels are low. Several people on the board have commented that they learned their levels were quite low after having spine surgery. I know mine was, but then, I never had Vit. D levels tested previously, to my knowledge.
I would start with what is recommended by the established ratings and ask your surgeon or doctor what he/she recommends.
I have no medical training. Comments are based on personal experience and lots of research and reading.
PLIF @ L4-5 with Peek cage, rods and screws Jan 2008
Lami-foraminotomy L5-S1 Jan 2009
Fusion L3-S1 coming up -- 1 June
I have no idea what my D levels are and my NS never brought up the question. My diet however before surgery could only be described in two words Big mac. I guess it cant hurt taking over the counter stuff at this time. I was just curious if these supplements would help with the fusion process to any degree.
My wife is always trying to get rid of me. today she told me to put the garbage out. I said to her I already did. She told me to go and keep an eye on it!
Hi Yankee!
I think Gwennie has given you good advice there.
Vitamin D was something I used to worked on when I was 'employable'. The inactive circulating form of Vitamin D is present in us from various sources, then when it's exposed to the sun via our skin, the sun changes it into the chemically-active form. That's why the incidence of rickets is higher amongst races who are covered from head to toe for religious reasons. Those of us who don't get out into the sunshine also have low D levels (mine were also low in my last blood test).
Not that it answers your question, but a natural way to boost your Vit D levels is to get some sun and eat fish, eggs and milk along with your Big Mac!
Bye, Val
Hey Yankee,
Before you go adding supplements into to your daily regimen you may want to ask your surgeon. Supplements are not regulated by the FDA so the labeling may not be true. For example, I was taking a multi vitamin and on a pre-op blood test my postassium levels came up to high. Turned out the number one ingredient in the vitamin was potassium. So before adding anything in, I would check with your surgeon. A true vitamin D test takes about a week to come back.
The supplement I bought in the store contains only vitamin D and calcium no other minerals listed. It is in liquid form. I will however contact my NS monday and seek his opinion. again thanks for the info.
My wife is always trying to get rid of me. today she told me to put the garbage out. I said to her I already did. She told me to go and keep an eye on it!
My Dr. has me taking 600 mgs of Calcium with Vitamin D twice a day. Not sure if that is the norm, but that's what I take. I also take Fosomax once a week (when I remember, lol).