What is your approach to using calcium containing medications for patients with recurrent nephrolithiasis and hyperoxaluria?
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Nephrology · U Chicago
Depending on their 24 hour urine, I suggest taking calcium with meals to bind oxalate and follow 24 hour urines.
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Nephrology · Mayo Clinic
I suggest my patient take oral calcium containing medications with meals with the idea that they will bind dietary oxalate and decrease hyperoxaluria. I monitor 24 hour urine supersaturations to be sure that I have the calcium dosage in the appropriate range. If they are taking oral calcium for oste...