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Is it harmful to take a calcium supplement after a spinal fusion? my surgeon said not to but my pcp wants me to take 1200mg a day.

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Avoid calcium: calcium has no value in this situation. Listen to your surgeon.

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 2/13/2015

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