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maddie


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Check with your doc before starting the calcium supplements.  A couple of previous studies indicated that calcium could increase risk of cardiac arrest.  It is thought that the calcium could affect fatty plaque in the arteries, causing the plaque to harden and in turn increase ones risk of heart attack. Not trying to scare people, just saying check with doc to weigh risk vs benefit.



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I can definitely say that Hep C and the prior treatment I did greatly affected my bones and teeth. I was diagnosed in 2009 and treated with Interferon and Ribivarin. Since then, my bones and teeth have become so brittle. I am afraid to fall as everytime I do I seem to break a bone and that is not normal for me. My teeth have also deteriorated and chip and crack easily. I asked the doctor and have done some research myself and find that Hep C does affect the bones as also can medication. I am also going to get some good calcium to help. Had a bone density test a few months ago. Good luck with your upcoming treatment of Harvoni. Been on it 2 months now.
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With my research, it is not my calcium, parathyroid and an endocrinologist is checking everything out. But Hep-c and bone disease are related to each other. Not very well known, but it is controversial and I am sure most Dr. will not admit it. Hep-c is a virus in your blood, and all of this runs throughout your entire body and effects your whole system. I start Harvoni in 2 weeks after a brief road trip. I want it out of my body.



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Hi mjm, have you had TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) test done?   My mom had thyroid issues causing low calcium levels.  She took Citracal for years to help prevent bone loss.   Take care.



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I know that individuals that don't have adequate calcium intake can sometimes have high blood calcium levels at times. As Dharma mentioned the parathyroid comes into play. If the calcium intake is low, your body senses the lack of it and where does it go to get it? The bones. My father was just diagnosed with this very issue. As we age, it's vital to keep proper calcium intake and monitor it. Bone density can be checked easily at your doctors office.

Bone Density: http://nof.org/articles/743



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Hi mjm,

I have osteoporosis in my hips, but my docs have never associated it with Hep C; in my case, parathyroid over-activity is to blame.  It takes a long time for bones to thin out and I have been expecting this diagnosis for some time.  

There are medications out there that can mitigate the effects of osteoporosis, so do not despair.  I come from a long line of broken hips and I am hoping to avoid this particular genetic fate.  



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I am doing alot of research on having this virus and my new-found osteoporosis. I originally had a routine blood test last May2014, and the enzyme that comes from bone and liver disease- ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE was elevated. Dr. told me it could be from a bone injury. Then the recheck was positive for hep-c. I never thought about my bones, since the hep=c was the biggest shock to me. Sept. I had a foot surgery and the dr. said my bones were like swiss cheese. I had the osteo test and that was positive! I am so confused-did the hep-c cause the osteo? Has anyone else had any bone issues?



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