Hi Mary, Sadly I have not gained bone density. However, from what I am seeing online, it is possible and I would, like you, be interested to hear anyone’s experience. I just joined this chat group so forgive me if I’m overstepping. Like many folks, I am conflicted about whether to take drugs. My T-score is -3.6 and the bone specialist I saw told me to start taking Evenity. All of these drugs can do damage and all of them must be stopped after a certain period, which typically erases any gains made. So I am intensely interested in finding alternatives. Thank you for bringing this up, Mary!

Hola
Acabo de descubrir el foro. Mi puntaje es T -3,7.
Tengo 58 años y el día 27 tengo cita con endocrino para establecer las pautas a seguir. A ver qué me recomienda, según lasa analíticas.
Hace tan solo un mes que sé que tengo osteoporosis. Mi idea es trabajar con ejercicio (Liftmor) y suplementos.
De momento, la ginecóloga me dió calcio+D y ácido ibandrónico 1 al mes, aunque deficiencia de calcio no tengo...
Os contaré como ha ido
Saludos y felices fiestas

hi Mary

It has been my experience that there are no general practitioners, rheumatologists or endocrinologists who will recommend anything other than lifelong drugs for osteoporosis. I have had osteoporosis for 25 years and I have done much research on osteoporosis, bone drugs, and their side effects. I will never ever take a bone drug. For me, the benefits do not outweigh the risks. I have read several books on this topic, watch many videos, read several clinical trials to help me make this decision. I believe one of the best sources for information are support groups, such as this one. Another great support group is called HealthUnLimited. I just finished a book, which you can download, called Osteoporosis Reversal Secrets by Igor Klibanov. I found it a very good resource.

@mary1007 I was referred to endocrinology after a fracture in my lower back (sacrum) occurred. The endocrinologist ordered a bone density scan and I was in the osteoporosis range. He said that I was doing everything possible for bone density with my exercise (weight lifting, walking) and diet. I was already taking Vitamin D3 2000IU/day and had calcium citrate when needed. He said that it was the sacral fracture that was now the major risk factor as I was now at risk for more fractures. His recommendation was to start meds (12 mos of Evenity to build bone density and then Reclast to lock in gains). In fact, I made significant gains in bone density in both hip and lower spine with 12 mos of Evenity and have had the Reclast infusion with no acute side effects. I take calcium citrate with meals and no more than 400mg at a time if I don't get enough calcium that day.

So I would say it all depends on your bone density loss and if you've had any fractures. My endocrinologist would not have prescibed meds had I not had the sacral fracture.

Have you had a bone density scan indicating osteoporosis? What would you like to do next?

Hi @mary1007, I combined your discussion with an existing discussion titled:

"How many of you improved your osteoporosis without drug intervention?"
- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-many-of-you-improved-your-osteoporosis-without-drug-intervention/

I did this so you could meet the many members talking about trying to manage osteoporosis with both medications and additional techniques.