View Full Version : Calcium, Vitamin D Cut Stress Fractures
http://www.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2007/2/15/92923.shtml?s=he
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BMT
Thanks for posting this. I'll do anything to avoid getting stress fractures again, and had not read about the role of Vitamin D in calcium uptake.
Roycroft201
02-16-2007, 12:55
jatx-
You may want to check out something that my physician told me about for this purpose called Viactiv ( check with your own physician first, of course, and as anyone taking an anti-coagulant should if they are thinking about adding Vitamin K). I bought it at BJ's but I'm sure any 'big box' store or pharmacy will have it. It's a calcium supplement that contains Vitamins D & K. ("Vitamin D enhances calcium absorbtion and vitamin K aids in calcium utilization.") They are chocolate flavored calcium chews and taste just like a chocolate caramel :D .
RC201
I did not know this was new...I used Citri-Cal to heal stress fractures years ago.
Always thought is was a no brainer...didn't we learn as kids that milk (calcium) helps build strong bones. Not being able to handle large amounts of milk I just resorted to Calcium pills with vitamin D as a reasonable alternative after months of my shins not healing...worked in weeks.
Anyway, count me as one who has done it with positive results.
Wait until one of our local "WITCH DOCTORS" I mean 18D's jump on this thread.
:D
BMT
In Nov I had a possible stress fracture(wasnt able to see it in the xray) in my foot from rucking, My Doc told me to increase my milk drinking and to take Vit. C and D to aid in my recovery and reduce future injuries.
The Reaper
02-16-2007, 15:40
I was told during a recent physical that I had healed stress fractures in both my legs.
The Doc asked when did I break them, and I said that I did not recall ever having done it.
He looked at me strangely and advised me to be more careful and alert to such injuries in the future.
"Thanks, Doc." :rolleyes:
TR
Surgicalcric
02-16-2007, 17:22
Back in the day, while working at the SOPC-1 Med-shed, we advised all the guys we saw with stress Fxs to up their Calcium intake as well as Vitamins D & K to speed their recovery.
Have seen a few studies on the subject in the past.
Crip
Peregrino
02-16-2007, 17:54
jatx-
You may want to check out something that my physician told me about for this purpose called Viactiv. **** They are chocolate flavored calcium chews and taste just like a chocolate caramel :D .
RC201
Viactiv is targeted for women and osteoporosis. That's why my wife has a couple boxes of them laying around the house. FWIW even chocolate coated caramel flavored chews aren't enough to ensure regular consumption :rolleyes: . Peregrino