I suffer from leg and ankle cramps which will wake me up with a distressful twisting feeling relieved only by standing up (although sometimes this still doesn t ease it) so I take an oral dose of magnesium but recently I have heard that it may be Calcium which is my problem but, I have had kidney stones in the past 12 years and know that I have a high incidence of calcium in my urine. So this makes me wonder what to do and would a calcium intake add to my chances of creating kidney stones? I have a family history of kidney stones but am the only female who has had them. Thank you, Shelley
Welcome to Chat Doctor I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You may be deficiency of vitamin D. So you can get your vitamin D level. If found low you can take supplements of vitamin D3. You can take vitamin and trace elements supplements. Higher calcium intake doesn't lead to kidney stones as body tend to regulate calcium absorption according to need. Excess calcium will not be absorbed. It will only be absorbed if you are deficiency. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.