Has anyone used the Marodyne device to stimulate bone growth?
You stand on it twice a day for 10 minutes. It gently vibrates and also helps with improving balance. The Marodyne is made in Germany and costs about $3,000. It has not been FDA approved but there are studies in progress.
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Thank for your quick reply! I'm in Canada so too pricey to see a Dr. from the US (I don't even think they're allowed to give consults to those out of the country by phone or zoom), but you certainly have motivated me to get one! Did you get yours new or used? There's a sale on used ones but the warranty is only 6 months 🙁
A new one is still cheaper than the cost of the drugs for a year, though.
You’re welcome. We got our Marodyne new.
Dr. McCormick, who isn’t in my US state and isn’t licensed here, is not my doctor, he is actually a consultant and as such could work with you as well. His rates are shown at Osteonaturals.com
Also, do you mind telling me what your DEXA scores were before starting the Marodyne? And have you taken bio-identical hormones too? Many thanks, Lisa
What were your DEXA scores were before starting the Marodyne? And have you taken hormones too?
Are you trying to increase bone density? If so the Marodyne has not been proven to increase bone density. It was supposed to be used for NASA but since it didn't work to maintain or increase bone density they chose something else.
I can't locate all the information and place it in one concise post, but I believe even their website does not claim to increase bone density. I forgot the wording. But in other places I read things that don't say, proven to"increase bone density."
There is/was a current study which might be one that finally settles the issue, but for $3K I need proof that it works on it's own.
So many observations have included other practices like weight bearing exercise and medications - bottom line I have yet to see any research done using it alone to determine if it is effective.
I chose not to buy it based on the research I did.
Thank you. I found some great testimonials on here though that people's bone density did increase significantly, so I"m still deciding. If I get one, I'd do bio-identical hormones, alkaline diet and exercise along with it.
Hi Fluffbun! I wasn't sure what you meant about which one you'd keep--the HRT or the Marodyne? Which one would you keep if you had to choose? Thanks!
I just got back on bio-identicals because of my osteoporosis. I was under the assumption years ago that I was too old to continue. Not true according to studies that indicate one can be on them for the rest of their lives.
I also use a Marodyne and will find out the results in a year.
Thank you for your comments about the Marodyne use. I am new to this procedure but wondering what the other 'elements in your regime' include. I take Garden of Life Grow Bone supplements and have had success and improvement with that but I am anxious to really get out of osteoporosis since I fractured my hip 3 months ago. Do you also do weight bearing or resistance exercises?
That is wonderful!!! Please let us know here on this forum, when you get your Dexa results! Do you still run? I'm going to take up serious walking too. I had a bicycle crash 3 months ago and fractured my hip; didn't know it until an MRI last week. But it is healing and I'm hoping not to need surgery. I'm thinking walking may be best at least until I get my bones built-up. This is so promising! I love hearing real stories about Marodyne! Thanks again!