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I'm due for a calcium infusion,(15 minutes), do

Sent to Health Experts November 27, 2007 9:08 a.m.

I'm due for a calcium infusion,(15 minutes), do you know what side effects i may experience?

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Female, Age: 70, Maine

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November 27, 2007 9:20 a.m. (11 minutes and 28 seconds later)

Hi,
Need more information to answer your question-

why is the calcium infusion being planned in your case?
any chronic medication you are on?
any previous history of allergies or drug allergy?

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Dr. Gupta

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Sent November 27, 2007 9:27 a.m. (6 minutes and 54 seconds later)

My doctor really has pushed this therapy, even tho' my bone scan shows minimal bone loss.

I take Atenolol for HBP and Hctz,and Nexium twice daily.

Seasonal allergies and no drug allergies that i'm aware of.

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November 27, 2007 9:45 a.m. (18 minutes and 27 seconds later)

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Hi,
No need to worry. Calcium infusion for treating Osteoporosis is a new and pretty safe mode of treatment. The only side effects seen are mild flu like symptoms and nausea, that also in very few patients.
There have been promising results with calcium infusion as compared to oral supplements.
Read more here
and here
Rgards,
Dr. Gupta

Gaurav Gupta -- Doctor (MD) -- 98% Positive Feedback on 4602 Health Accepts
Physician, online medical researcher, & will try to listen and understand you

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