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What's the evidence on Calcium and Vitamin D for bone density?
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We're all concerned about pharmaceutical side effects but we each have to weigh the pros and cons and make appropriate choices for ourselves. Medications are sometimes necessary and thank goodness we have them. I ultimately went on Forteo after a two year trial of intense exercise and targeted nutrition utterly failed, causing me to lose a lot more of my spine density. I had no side effects at all and gratefully, gained back some of the bone I lost during that two year period. Had I gone on Forteo initially when my osteoporosis was diagnosed, it would have taken my Dexa numbers out of the osteo range. But I was determined and stubborn and convinced I could do it naturally on my own. I really regret that decision as I put myself at greater risk of fracture by delaying the medication I obviously needed. It's really important to look at all of our options and accept when it's time to use a pharmaceutical, making the best choice for our individual situations.
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Good evening @teb ..... I don't think we have had a previous communication. However, I do want to thank you for admitting that you were a bit on the stubborn side of reality regarding osteoporosis medications. Like you.....I tend to want to do things myself. I truly dislike medication of any kind. And on a couple of occasions, I have made significant errors when I tried to do things my own way. When I review my medical history there have been several situations that really did not have to happen. Recently, I tried to fight progressive small fiber neuropathy by walking faster, further, and up and downhill. That was three months ago and I am still trying to get back to my therapist's way of approaching the muscle pain and stiffness. I think I'm lucky that she didn't tell me to go fly a kite. Because of the damage I created, we have had to go back to square one. to keep me from falling.
However, mindfulness tells us to be kind and have compassion for ourselves. So I have repaired my reputation for being a good patient for my two MFR therapists.
May your struggles and sorrows be eased.
Chris