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Treating Osteoporosis: What works for you?

Posted by heritage1955 @heritage1955, Apr 1, 2016

Hi. I'm new to the site and am interested in treating osteoperosis. I'm 39 yo and recently had a bone density that showed I'm at -2.4. So, going through the intial "I can't believe it" stuff. 🙂

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Osteoporosis & Bone Health Support Group.

gailfaith | @gailfaith | Oct 26, 2017

@gailfaith here.....will this be available as a Webinar? or just in Michigan? I don't want to register if not a Webinar!

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Oct 26, 2017
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@gailfaith

@gailfaith here.....will this be available as a Webinar? or just in Michigan? I don't want to register if not a Webinar!

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@gailfaith

As far as I know this is not a webinar. It is only available if you can attend in person. If I find out something different, I'll let you know.

Teresa

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GailBL, Alumni Mentor | @gailb | Oct 26, 2017

If there is a way to view the Osteoporosis presentations at the Van Andel Institute after 11/15, it would be wonderful. My physician wants me to start taking Prolia as I am osteopenic. I don't want to take these medications due to everything I have read, and watching my former mother-in-law suffer from a broken thigh bone that probably happened before her fall. Also, I just learned that I have been far overdosed on Levothyroxin for over a year. I know that this can cause bone thinning, hair loss, and--surprise--sweating and heat sensitivity. I had been asking for a year why I was having complete body sweats after I ate anything, and every night. My entire hair would be soaked and I would have to change my bed linens they were so soaked. Now I know that this was caused by the overdosed thyroid medication. Only because I began seeing an endocrinologist was I told I was taking too much Levothyroxin.

I'm hoping that my bones do better now because I don't plan on taking the Osteoporosis medications on the market now. I am very interested in the research that's being done in this field, so if there are new reports or if the presentation above is available, please let me know. Thanks, GailB

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Oct 26, 2017
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@gailb

If there is a way to view the Osteoporosis presentations at the Van Andel Institute after 11/15, it would be wonderful. My physician wants me to start taking Prolia as I am osteopenic. I don't want to take these medications due to everything I have read, and watching my former mother-in-law suffer from a broken thigh bone that probably happened before her fall. Also, I just learned that I have been far overdosed on Levothyroxin for over a year. I know that this can cause bone thinning, hair loss, and--surprise--sweating and heat sensitivity. I had been asking for a year why I was having complete body sweats after I ate anything, and every night. My entire hair would be soaked and I would have to change my bed linens they were so soaked. Now I know that this was caused by the overdosed thyroid medication. Only because I began seeing an endocrinologist was I told I was taking too much Levothyroxin.

I'm hoping that my bones do better now because I don't plan on taking the Osteoporosis medications on the market now. I am very interested in the research that's being done in this field, so if there are new reports or if the presentation above is available, please let me know. Thanks, GailB

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@gailb

Gail: I will let you know if it becomes available as a video. It really sounds like a good presentation to me as well.

Teresa

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ggopher | @ggopher | Oct 26, 2017
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@gailb

If there is a way to view the Osteoporosis presentations at the Van Andel Institute after 11/15, it would be wonderful. My physician wants me to start taking Prolia as I am osteopenic. I don't want to take these medications due to everything I have read, and watching my former mother-in-law suffer from a broken thigh bone that probably happened before her fall. Also, I just learned that I have been far overdosed on Levothyroxin for over a year. I know that this can cause bone thinning, hair loss, and--surprise--sweating and heat sensitivity. I had been asking for a year why I was having complete body sweats after I ate anything, and every night. My entire hair would be soaked and I would have to change my bed linens they were so soaked. Now I know that this was caused by the overdosed thyroid medication. Only because I began seeing an endocrinologist was I told I was taking too much Levothyroxin.

I'm hoping that my bones do better now because I don't plan on taking the Osteoporosis medications on the market now. I am very interested in the research that's being done in this field, so if there are new reports or if the presentation above is available, please let me know. Thanks, GailB

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I’d like to see it also.

Steve  

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Oct 27, 2017

Hello all:

While Grand Rapids is about a 3 hour drive from home, I'm going to try to personally get to the conference on the 15th. Perhaps I can get more information to share with you all.

Teresa

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mertie | @mertie | Oct 27, 2017
In reply to @gailb "If there is a way to view the Osteoporosis presentations at the Van Andel Institute after..." + (show)
@gailb

If there is a way to view the Osteoporosis presentations at the Van Andel Institute after 11/15, it would be wonderful. My physician wants me to start taking Prolia as I am osteopenic. I don't want to take these medications due to everything I have read, and watching my former mother-in-law suffer from a broken thigh bone that probably happened before her fall. Also, I just learned that I have been far overdosed on Levothyroxin for over a year. I know that this can cause bone thinning, hair loss, and--surprise--sweating and heat sensitivity. I had been asking for a year why I was having complete body sweats after I ate anything, and every night. My entire hair would be soaked and I would have to change my bed linens they were so soaked. Now I know that this was caused by the overdosed thyroid medication. Only because I began seeing an endocrinologist was I told I was taking too much Levothyroxin.

I'm hoping that my bones do better now because I don't plan on taking the Osteoporosis medications on the market now. I am very interested in the research that's being done in this field, so if there are new reports or if the presentation above is available, please let me know. Thanks, GailB

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I have also found out that I have been over dosed on Levothyroxin. I have been having swweating and hair loss and I had a D stress fracture of my thoracic spine last year. I did not realise that too much levothyroxin can cause bone thinning so I tink that I need to see an endocrinologist. I had a mri done privately and it showed only thinning in the fracture area which I think was caused by a fall. I refused to go on medication too as I have seen firends and neighbours have terrible side effects. I am going to see if adjusting my thyroid medication will help. I am so grateful that I have read your posting.

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jaleen | @jaleen | Oct 28, 2017
In reply to @gailb "If there is a way to view the Osteoporosis presentations at the Van Andel Institute after..." + (show)
@gailb

If there is a way to view the Osteoporosis presentations at the Van Andel Institute after 11/15, it would be wonderful. My physician wants me to start taking Prolia as I am osteopenic. I don't want to take these medications due to everything I have read, and watching my former mother-in-law suffer from a broken thigh bone that probably happened before her fall. Also, I just learned that I have been far overdosed on Levothyroxin for over a year. I know that this can cause bone thinning, hair loss, and--surprise--sweating and heat sensitivity. I had been asking for a year why I was having complete body sweats after I ate anything, and every night. My entire hair would be soaked and I would have to change my bed linens they were so soaked. Now I know that this was caused by the overdosed thyroid medication. Only because I began seeing an endocrinologist was I told I was taking too much Levothyroxin.

I'm hoping that my bones do better now because I don't plan on taking the Osteoporosis medications on the market now. I am very interested in the research that's being done in this field, so if there are new reports or if the presentation above is available, please let me know. Thanks, GailB

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If these meds were safe, why are there all these reports from women who have had really terrible things happen to them after they started on osteoporosis drugs? (If you question this, just check out user reviews.) I don't know why doctors are pushing these. Doctors have been prescribing opiads and look where that has gotten us. Why don't doctors really push exercise and vitamins/calcium instead? (I have had the same primary physician for 10 years and I really like him but he never once has mentioned exercise.) Also, I'd like to know about the connections between the manufacturers of these drugs and the doctors and whether there is a "rewards" system for doctors who prescribe these drugs for their patients.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Oct 28, 2017
In reply to @gailb "If there is a way to view the Osteoporosis presentations at the Van Andel Institute after..." + (show)
@gailb

If there is a way to view the Osteoporosis presentations at the Van Andel Institute after 11/15, it would be wonderful. My physician wants me to start taking Prolia as I am osteopenic. I don't want to take these medications due to everything I have read, and watching my former mother-in-law suffer from a broken thigh bone that probably happened before her fall. Also, I just learned that I have been far overdosed on Levothyroxin for over a year. I know that this can cause bone thinning, hair loss, and--surprise--sweating and heat sensitivity. I had been asking for a year why I was having complete body sweats after I ate anything, and every night. My entire hair would be soaked and I would have to change my bed linens they were so soaked. Now I know that this was caused by the overdosed thyroid medication. Only because I began seeing an endocrinologist was I told I was taking too much Levothyroxin.

I'm hoping that my bones do better now because I don't plan on taking the Osteoporosis medications on the market now. I am very interested in the research that's being done in this field, so if there are new reports or if the presentation above is available, please let me know. Thanks, GailB

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@jaleen

I appreciate your post. I do understand that all meds do have side-effects for some people. Certain meds can also be very helpful in preventing certain problems. I also believe in self advocacy as you mentioned such as exercise, diet, etc.

That said, personally, I have taken a med for osteopenia for a number of years (more than 15) - my doctors have always made me aware of the potential side-effects and given me the choice to take it or not. I have decided the risk to be minor as I choose to do everything I can to prevent more bone loss with fractures, etc. In addition to the meds I include exercise, diet high in calcium, etc. as part of my life style.

It is a personal decision for each of us to make. There is no right answer for everyone and I would not say that my answer is correct for you. It amounts to weighing the benefits against the risks.

Teresa

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