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STOP! Don't do this if you have osteoporosis

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@windyshores

@ldg001 many of us are not able to pursue a "holistic" approach and need meds to avoid further pain and disability. Especially those who have fractures. We don't know your situation but if your DEXA shows serious bone loss at any point, just know that there are no warning signs or symptoms before fractures. I hope your osteoporosis is mild and that you can continue to hold your current status.

I take supplements, walk and do tai chi but those are like trying to topple a building with a feather, for me! The loss of estrogen is a cause for many of us.

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ldg001....Laurie | @ldg001 | Jul 10 6:24pm

I'm so sorry you are having such pain and fractures. I hope it gets better for you. I try to avoid meds (sometimes they bring on other problems) if I can, it's not always possible. Check out Garden of Life Vitamin Code Raw Calcium, it must be good cause it is hard to find, sells very quickly. I am a big believer in essential oils, they have done wonders for my arthritis. Be careful of the oils, they are not all the same, some have additives and synthetics, some claim to be pure.
I wish you well, take care. God Bless

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ldg001....Laurie | @ldg001 | Jul 11 8:42pm

I'm so sorry for the pain you are experiencing. I don't have my DEXA results as they were quite a few years ago, but I am now in the Osteopenia stage. You are so right about the no warning signs. If I had not had the DEXA, I would not have known I had osteoporosis. Bio Identical hormones has been a great help with my estrogen levels and my doc feels that is also another reason for the great improvement in my osteoporosis. Wishing you good health.

Blessings

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isabelle7 | @isabelle7 | Jul 11 11:03pm

@windyshores

You are so right! For my husband there were no warning signs with his fractures. We were shocked when his first one showed up on an X-ray. And equally shocked with the second and third. I’m constantly reminding him not to do certain things and to put his feet up if he’s relaxing on the couch. He falls asleep at times and slouches. A major no-no according to his physical therapist.

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