low calcium after TT

[tatgirl67]

Does anyone know how exercise effects calcium levels? I'm 3 weeks post TT. I've had 2 episodes of tetany due to low calcium since my surgery, both requiring IV calcium. Now I'm on lots of calcium every day. I started working out several days ago, and I've noticed that 2 hours or so after I work out, I start having the numbness around my mouth and the facial tics that I had prior to both bouts of tetany. I'm wondering if I am somehow using up too much calcium when I'm working out. I know it's not too much thyroid meds, since I havent been on any since the surgery, and my TSH was 19 last week. I've tried to call my doctor, but haven't heard back, yet.  Thanks!

[MJ13]

Definetly contact your doctor.  My calcium dropped right after my TT and I had to stay in the hospital for 6 days.  My hads clinched up so bad I couldn't even pick up a plastic cup.  I took 2 types of calcium supplements after I got out for about 2 months and since then I've had no calcium problems.  

[devushka]

I have read that exercise does deplete calcium faster. Perhaps you could take your calcium around the same time that you exercise, if you are taking it several times a day. I too have low calcium--a year after my surgery. Exercising doesn't seem to bring on any symptoms, but I am taking about 4,000 mg a day, at three different times. Tetany is serious--I hope your doctor gets back to you ASAP. Good luck.