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Severe osteoporosis at age 29. Is Calcichew and D3 enough?

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jul 21 6:50am | Replies (15)
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@windyshores

With a bone score of -4.1 @gigi4 and @hmoon I would consult a PT about exercise. Margaret Martin is great but those with scores that low may need to be very careful about some of the things suggested above, including weights. Caution is needed with bending, twisting, lifting, and other movements.

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babbsjoy | @babbsjoy | Jul 20 3:03pm

@windyshores
I will second your cautionary post. My spine dexa is -3.6. I asked PT about ankle weights or weighted vest and about heel drops and they said they absolutely would not recommend any of those measures. I have been given a variety of exercises that are very moderate (stretch bands and limited weight) to do, and walking for an hour a day (briskly). And like you said, no twisting, etc. PT was invaluable in demonstrating and practicing safe movements. (And I am Tymlos bound—waiting to see if insurance is going to cooperate)

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