STOP! Don't do this if you have osteoporosis

Posted by isabelle7 @isabelle7, Jul 7 8:35pm

I am starting this thread hoping people will post things they've done that they have regretted, for one reason or another, when suffering from osteoporosis.

I'm going to start the conversation with a list of things we've learned already, and we are newbies!

1. Lift objects heavier than recommended by your physician (for my husband, that means nothing heavier than 5 pounds right now, with 3 fractures).

2. Don't bend at the waist! He got a fracture bending to empty the dishwasher.

3. Be cautious when driving - avoid rough roads, bumps, and go very slow over speed bumps.

4. We had planned to go on a boating tour (on a commercial fishing boat) on the ocean. After seeing a boat rocking and bouncing over choppy water we decided not to go.

5. Do not slouch when sitting in a chair or couch. If you're going to rest for any period of time on a couch elevate your legs (per our physical therapist).

6. Do not try any exercises until you have cleared it with your doctor, especially before your doctor confirms your fracture is stable.)

Please add to the discussion. I think this could be useful to people, especially people new to this.

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

healthseeker77 | @healthseeker77 | Jul 10 10:43pm

In reply to @gram46 "I just looked and there appts. left for friday if you select r the first option,..." + (show)

Gram46, Thanks for checking, what a thoughtful person you are! I have a cardiology appt. on Friday which makes it hard to take either of the available appointments on Friday.. I’ll watch the Facebook group you mentioned for possible appointments in the future.

jasperina | @jasperina | Jul 10 11:38pm

In reply to @ldg001 "I refuse to take any of the drugs for osteoporosis . I joined a gym, took..." + (show)

Can you tell me about your gym program, specific exercises you are doing, etc. I am on a similar path and would just like to compare notes. I work out with a trainer-designed program 3 times per week for about 9 months now. Pay attention to nutrition, supplements and so on.
Congratulations on your hard work and good results!

ldg001....Laurie | @ldg001 | Jul 11 7:07am

In reply to @jasperina "Can you tell me about your gym program, specific exercises you are doing, etc. I am..." + (show)

Thank you, my workout consists of weight bearing upper body (which I love, they make me feel so good) lower body, etc. I also had a trainer for a while, also at least 3 x a week. I have bad knees and bad lower back so I have to be careful with some exercises. I definitely cannot do the ab machine, very bad for my back. For my nutrition, I do intermittent fasting which has been great for both me and my husband and mostly eat healthy and usually only 2 x a day. I try to avoid beef, I cannot eat much of it nor often. Of course I do my certain supplements besides Garden of Life Vitamin Code Raw Calcium, along with my Vit D. As I get older, its always one thing or another, but I try to stay on top of it. Some things that work for one may not work for others. You have to listen to your body, and of course check with your doc to make sure you are doing what you need to do. If you have any other question, please feel free to ask. Ohhhh, I also do some yoga stretching, especially when I can't sleep, it's really great, and really helps. I always start slow and work my way up.
Good luck on your journey, wishing you good health.

jasperina | @jasperina | Jul 11 8:07am

In reply to @ldg001 "Thank you, my workout consists of weight bearing upper body (which I love, they make me..." + (show)

Thank you very much for sharing your experience. 😊 I will have another DXA in a few months and hope my program makes a difference too.

deborahnelson86 | @deborahnelson86 | Jul 11 8:18am

Isabelle, I would be cautious about putting feet up if you are sitting on a couch at 90 degrees. That is very hard on your back. A recliner that always keeps your joints at a proper angle would be great but legs should be at 90 degrees if back and hips at 90. That will be less stressful on spine. Otherwise your lower vertebrae have to bear the weight of your upper body and your legs. I would seek another opinion. This info is also from physical therapy.

ldg001....Laurie | @ldg001 | Jul 11 9:05am

In reply to @jasperina "Thank you very much for sharing your experience. 😊 I will have another DXA in a..." + (show)

I forgot to mention that I also do Bio-Identical hormones, which my doc said is also a big help with the osteoporosis .

ldg001....Laurie | @ldg001 | Jul 11 9:21am

In reply to @healthseeker77 "I don’t have anything to add to your list yet, but I appreciate the items that..." + (show)

I also had a kidney disease and I thought I'd share what my doc recommended and helped. I don't have high blood pressure nor am I a diabetic which is what usually people have that have a kidney disease. So my doc put me on a planet based diet for 3 months. She said "don't eat anything that has a "mother" as in any kind of meat, milk, butter, eggs etc. Only eat fruits, veggies, whole grains, nut, and seeds, and legumes. I also had to have oatmeal every morning. After 3 weeks of being on this I had to go to emergency room for acute stomach pain, turns out I had diverticulitis . They did blood work and I could not believe how my kidney numbers went up to normal. Along with the plant base diet I took Doterra Zendocrine Detoxification Blend soft gels and Zendocrine Detoxification Complex, which my doc approved of. Doing both helped me to get my kidneys back to normal. Lately I have been swaying away and cheating too much so my numbers are going down again. I'm going back to doing what I need to do. Just thought this might be of help to you.
Blessings....

babbsjoy | @babbsjoy | Jul 11 9:29am

In reply to @vmcd "Walking has been my salvation - the one thing I can do that gives pleasure and..." + (show)

Your method is very inventive! I, too, really love walking. I live where it is very hot and humid (few places aren’t right now, right?)—so I get up really early to go with the sunrise. Kind of neat, as not many people out and I feel like nature is waking and I get a front row seat!

healthseeker77 | @healthseeker77 | Jul 11 9:39am

In reply to @ldg001 "I also had a kidney disease and I thought I'd share what my doc recommended and..." + (show)

Laurie,
Thank you for your insights on Kidney disease. I too have been on a plant based diet since 2019. It has stabilized my eGFR - but sometimes I slip too. I have been using Doterra toothpaste for many years and my dental hygienist is always amazed at the lack of tartar on my teeth at my six month cleanings. I didn’t know that Doterra made other products. I will look at the two products you mentioned,
Thanks again,
Lynne