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Has anyone improved bone density without meds?

Posted by naomid @naomid, Mar 21, 2023

I have a very problematic dental history and will continue to need additional root canals and implants. I also have Sjogren's Syndrome and want to avoid any drugs that cause rheumatic symptoms. Other issues in my health history make all of the meds risky for me. That said, I work out almost daily, lift weights, maintain a healthy diet, take all the recommended supplements, and get most of my calcium nutritionally. My endocrinologist wants me to take an infusion/injectable drug. I dread the side-effects, yet I'm afraid of fracturing, which hasn't happened over the many years I have had osteoporosis. That said, my numbers are getting worse (-3.2 spine, -3.1 hip). I need to do something more than I've been doing, and am at a loss. I need hope and solutions I can be at peace with. Thanks for any comments or suggestions!

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bevlevvancouverbc | @bevlevvancouverbc | 1 day ago
In reply to @windyshores "@lanikai74 my reading of that article in the WaPo was that they found Vitamin D does..." + (show)
@windyshores

@lanikai74 my reading of that article in the WaPo was that they found Vitamin D does not prevent falls. In my mind that is the silliest research focus I have ever seen. How would a vitamin prevent falling?
Granted the study goes into more but the initial description of the study is puzzling!

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@lanikai74
re: the risks of taking Vitamin D and calcium:
Can't access the article.
Is it the amount you take - or is it Calcium
supplements versus dietary - or something else
some studies I've seen, say Vit K clears
calcium from building up in parts of your body where
it can be harmful.

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | 15 hours ago
In reply to @bevlevvancouverbc "@lanikai74 re: the risks of taking Vitamin D and calcium: Can't access the article. Is it..." + (show)
@bevlevvancouverbc

@lanikai74
re: the risks of taking Vitamin D and calcium:
Can't access the article.
Is it the amount you take - or is it Calcium
supplements versus dietary - or something else
some studies I've seen, say Vit K clears
calcium from building up in parts of your body where
it can be harmful.

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There is a new post on Osteoboston on YouTube re vitamin D. Just posted from this Tuesday

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sharon31 | @sharon31 | 8 hours ago

Someone asked what supplements I'm taking

I probably need some advice here

I'm taking vitabright magnesium glycinate
2 capsules contain 1500 mg, equivalent to 300 mg elemental magnesium which is 80% of NOV

Vitabright vit D3 , it's 4,00 iu, so I take alternate days

Currently have garden of life vit K2 as men a quinine -7, 120 ug, equivalent to 160% so I take alternate days.

Next I have vitabright K2 as MK-7, one capsule provides 100 ug equivalent to 133%

I probably need to take more and some other things too.

Yes I do dead bug and bird dog for spine, maybe not as often as I should. Any other suggestions for spine most welcome.

Thank you for your question and advice

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