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What decision to make regarding osteoporosis
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jun 8 6:11pm | Replies (77)Comment receiving replies
I think there’s lots you can do in lieu of drugs. You can lift weights, walk and walk and walk. Join an exercise program. I go to Osteostrong and it’s been very successful for me. Good luck to you.
I’ve been told by a physician friend that it’s important to have your Dexa done on the same machine every time. I’ve been looking into Echolight, a new and supposedly more accurate reading of bone density.
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I think that everyone can make a decision based on individual situations, about medications, but I personally would not say there is "lots you can do in lieu of drugs" for those with severe osteoporosis. As the sufferer of many spinal fractures, I just feel compelled to add that caution to this discussion. Fractures are very painful and disabling, affect GI and breathing, and reduce independence. I urge anyone with serious DEXA scores (or previous fractures) to look at drug options. The medications work. More holistic approaches can be used alongside meds and even follow meds for maintenance in some cases.