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overwhelmed by so much (often conflicting) info on natural approaches
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jan 3 11:08am | Replies (142)Comment receiving replies
I want women to think twice about the "natural" way. My friend was told she had osteopenia and was given some choices, all of which she rejected and tried to supplement on her own with diet and supplements. That was several years ago. Now she is dealing with small fractures in her spine due to decline over the years of calcium.
She was concerned with the side effects of some of the drugs offered to her at the time. I just opted for a once a year infusion for my osteopenia. I was also told to eat 2 Calcium soft chews per day. I'm hoping that will be enough. Time will tell.
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I agree - I was one of those - with statins, not osteoporosis meds - stubbornly resisted for years due to my own experience with side effects. This year I learned my "shortness of breath" and chest discomfort was not from my asthma, it was from a heart blockage. At least they found it before I had a heart attack, but now I have to take 3 meds, not just one.
As for osteoporosis, I will never hesitate to treat if I get it, 4 of my cousins (sisters) have it and the one who refuses treatment is in pain and can barely stand or walk for 10 minutes. It has really ruined her retirement.