Re: Calcium Overdose

I have been researching calcium overdose and the symptoms it can produce. I checked several sites, both alternative and traditional medical. The information agreed.

Side effects of calcium overdose: Stroke, High blood pressure, muscle/joint pains, severe headaches, depression, fatigue, dry skin. calcification (calcium is deposited in other places of the body besides bones and teeth.

Incidentally, according to one site many of these symptoms also are present when magnesium levels are low.

"The body does have a natural mechanism for protecting against calcium overdose, but this can be over ridden if more than four grams of calcium is consumed in a day."

I have a feeling that taking that drink with all the calcium hydroxide triggered the problems. The cramping and bloating were probably just the reaction of the lime water hitting stomach acid and producing a lot of carbon dioxide gas. However the chest pains and headaches could have been even more serious than I realized. I am not telling any one what to take or how much to take, or what method of re-mineralization to follow; but I am begging y'all to be careful and not overdo it.