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I'm 29 year old skateboarder who is having trouble with sore bones and joints what is something i can take if i don't like milk ? bones stronger ?

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Calcium and Vit D: You should take calcium and vitamin d supplements for stronger bones. However, if you are having lots of pain, out of proportion with your wipe-outs, then you should go see your doc to make sure there isn't something else going on.

Answered 2/18/2015

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Variable: Consider tums, (calcium carbonate) glucosamine/chondroiton sulfate and seeing your md.

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See below: Many foods other than milk contain calcium: cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, ice cream, veggies (broccoli, kale) tofu, eggs. Also calcium supplements with vitamin d3 to enhance calcium absoption. Can try NSAID (advil/motrin/aleve) for pain & inflammation, but if problem persists, see fp for evaluation & treatment options. May need to be checked for arthritis/ra & thyroid/ parathyroid function.

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