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My kidney doctor told me not to take calcium, im in stage 3. i had just done a life line screening and the results said i had some brittle bones going on. i dont take calcium but i take a multi cause of my bones,what can i take without affecting it?
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mild /moderate exercise, follow diet recommended by your MD. All other meds should be taken under care of your Nephrologist make her/him aware of your tests and they will advise you further .
Answered 11/15/2021
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Calcium, bones and kidney disease are complex issues. Discuss with your team and you may wish to invest $20 and read all about it in uptodate.com. Lifeline can be dangerous. Screening can lead to surgery and the risk of some of the surgery is greater than having no surgery.
Answered 11/15/2021
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