Re: [IP] Too much phosphorous?
At 11:02 PM 6/27/2006, you wrote:
>Thank you for the information but it does not address the *effects* on
>one who has too much phosphorous. I am on dialysis and don't pee out the
>toxins. Therefore, I take a phosphorous binder to handle this. I still
>am having too much in my system lately and wonder what the effects or
>symptoms of too much are. What is happening to me that I can blame on
>the phos?
Jan,
I have no clue but I did a quick search and found this page:
http://www.aakp.org/AAKP/RenalifeArt/2001/phosphatebinders.htm
It doesn't say a whole lot, and this paragraph seems to be the bulk
of what bad things can happen:
"If you don't control your phosphate levels, you may be at risk for
developing complications like heart disease, bone damage and other
diseases. High phosphate levels can also contribute to vitamin D
deficiency. This may require treatment with vitamin D supplements,
which can make your body absorb more calcium from your food or medications."
--
Liz
Type 1 dx 4/1987
Minimed Paradigm 715 5/2005
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