Does excess calcium intake cause calcific tendonitis?
No. Many patients diagnosed with calcific tendonitis want to know if they should try to avoid calcium-rich foods including dairy products. The answer is no. People with calcific tendonitis should consume the recommended dose of calcium, and take a calcium supplement if they do not eat enough calcium in their usual diet. Calcific tendonitis is a problem that causes calcium deposits within a tendon. Most often seen in the shoulder, calcific tendonitis usually resolves spontaneously, but it can be quite painful. In some patients, a cortisone injection can be helpful, and in rare circumstances, surgery may be n
