Frequently (and not so frequently) Asked Questions
BRIEF: Could your intake of dairy cause psuedogout?
QUESTION:
We suspect that my husband has psuedogout, for he gets calcium phosphate
crystals in his joints and swells in pain. He has this all the time. I am
not sure how the body makes and stores calcium, but will his intake of
dairy products have anything to do with this problem?
ANSWER:
I don't know. Deposition of calcium in soft tissues is not good. It can
indicate any of a variety of things, including vitamin D excess. There
could also be something wrong with calcitonin or parathyroid levels. You
had best consult a physician (a good endocrinologist with a sound
nutritional base) about this.