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I reversed osteoporosis without drugs
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Aug 26 8:42am | Replies (357)Comment receiving replies
I also improved my bone density. At 58F, in May 2023 osteopenia of spine at -1.5, Left hip -1.8 and Left femural neck -2.7. July 2024 I repeated DEXA and my spine was -.2, Left hip remained the same at -1.8 and Left femural neck went down to -2.0. In the past I tried 2 pills of Fosamax but it gave me GERD (have history of GERD). Endocrinologist wanted me to take Reclast but after reading the side effects, I declined. I started dieting, supplementing, exercising (weight bearing, wearing a weighted vest, jump roping) and making sure I get adequate sleep. There IS hope for those who refuse to take the medications.
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@nialab your scores are pretty good and you don't have osteoporosis except for femoral neck where it is mild (and my reports say not to rely on femoral neck to measure changes). Many doctors are not medicating patients in your situation. I think you may be better off with a holistic approach for now, depending on your FRAX score.
That said, my main reason for participating in the forum is to encourage those with more severe osteoporosis to try medications- bone builders first- so they don't end up like me with several spinal fractures!