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What supplements help Osteopenia, Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Mar 31 1:35pm | Replies (232)Comment receiving replies
I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis at Mayo Clinic in February of 2024. My endocrinologist recommended I start taking Fosomax immediately. I asked for one year to improve my bone mass before starting the drug and she allowed me a year to do this. I immediately started taking Algaecal Plus, Algaecal Vitamin D3 and their new collegen product as well . It was recommended I up my calcium intake. I started drinking more milk. I incorporated light weight training and walking. I was back at Mayo this past February for my physical and had another dexa scan. In reviewing results with my endocrinologist she was smiling. She said rarely did she see this happen but all my numbers were better and that I didn’t have to get on the drug I had dreaded (Fosomax). Also said I could wait 2 years to have another Dexa scan. I was so elated!
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That is really good news .
I will incorporate Algaecal D3 and the Collagen into my daily routine.
Walking I do a lot , it comes with my work and I also like to hike and as the weather warms up I will be doing more of that.
My diet is high in Calcium, I eat no processed foods or sugars , time will tell, but I am positive I can turn things around.
I will not go on the Prolia.
I am currently watching a very informative podcast from Margie Bissinger with Dr R Keith McCormick who has written a great book that seems to be very hard to fine called Great Bones - Taking Control Of Your Osteoporosis
You give others hope that things can turn around.
I listened to a podcast recently as with Keith McCormick and Margaret Martin about Strontium and how it will increase your Dexa numbers but not necessarily prevent fractures. Algaecal Plus has Strontium, is your endocrinologist onboard with Strontium? So many differing opinions...
I took Fosomax once and it gave me horrible acid reflux that i had to go to Gi doctor. I refuse to take it again and do not want to take Prolia. I started hormone replacement therapy at low dose, collagen, walking more and Pilates. I think i will try Algeacal plus. Dexa in August .
Any other thoughts appreciated
Thank you for sharing your journey. I was just diagnosed with osteo from my Dexiscan. 2/2025 . My vit D was at 27. ( Seemed very low but she wasn’t worried. My Dr recommended a multivitamin, a calcium supplement and Fosomax. I am hesitant about the
Fosomax . Do you have any alternatives or studies supporting its issues?
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This is great. What was your T-score then, and what is it now?