Question:
I'm allergic to citrate calcium please help

Hi, I had RYN done 5 years ago been taking carbonate calcium for all these years I'm worry about my calcium absortion now.Did tried switching to citrate calcium but I get allergic reactions every time I tried to take it. I get sking hives, red eyes, burning feeling on my face,metal taste in my mouth, palpitations. Don't know what to take now I tried different brands but none had worked. don't want to take any more carbonate calcium cause i'm starting to notice some bone defficiency signs. Please help    — julietm (posted on September 30, 2010)

September 30, 2010
I would call your NUT ASAP and do you get bone density tests?
   — FSUMom

September 30, 2010
WOW, I've never heard of anyone being allergic to calcium citrate before. I read your profile. Did you find a new bariatric surgeon to use for follow up care? How about a nutritionist? If you can't find a bariatric surgeon then seek out a good PCP who can order labs for you. Discuss with him/her what can be done for the bone loss issues, after testing of course to determine how much you may have lost. Don't know if the new drugs like Boniva will work for RNY folks but you need to find some method of calcium supplementation to prevent further losses. Hope you are taking quality vitamin supplements. With your issues, I would be taking bariatric formulations for best absorption. Good luck to you and don't give up on finding a good health provider. That is often a long road in itself.
   — Arkin10