Can you get too much calcium?

I'm afraid of Osteoporosis so I'm probably taking too much calcium. Does anyone know if there are adverse side effects?

Sorry I am a december baby, just lurking around. Yes too much calcium could end up in kidney stones.

Thanks for the response. I guess I'll cut back on it then.

Here's what I found on too much calcium. While calcium is good for a womans body, too much of anything can cause problems. The body has a natural mechanism for protecting against calcium overdose, but it can be over-ridden if more than 4 grams of calcium are consumed per day. To do this, a woman would need to be taking 3-4 times the usual dose in supplement tablets a day. The two most serious effects of calcium overdose are renal damage and the deposit of calcium in other areas of the body besides the bones. Women who are already at risk for developing kidney stones should take caution about taking supplements. They can contribute to stone formation. Any woman taking supplements may get constipation and acid stomach. Keeping total intake to 1500 mg/day virtually eliminates this problem. Calcium supplements can be involved in drug interactions with medications. A woman should always touch base with her doctor before starting calcium supplements. Her doctor can make sure there are no drug interactions or medical reasons to avoid them. Great question too because I didn't know this stuff!! CQ

Thanks for the info. I'll cut back on the amount of calcium that I'm taking. I still worry about not absorbing enough calcium though. I was just reading a post on the main board from a woman who is one year post op, in her early 40's, and just diagnosed with osteoporosis and anemia. I guess the moral of the story is to always take your supplements--just not too many!