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Collagen for bone loss? Effective?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Oct 28 3:42pm | Replies (128)Comment receiving replies
I'm considering taking collagen for my bone density along with trying to find a doctor to prescribe Evenity. My Rheumatologist won't prescribe due to black box warning. I do not have cardiac problems. I have terrible collapsing spine vertebrae from L2 to S1. Neurosurgeon won't do surgery until I take osteo med. I'm desperate and afraid of a fracture if not already hairline. Will collagen help until I get meds? I was offered Reclast but I don't think it will work as fast and I'm running out of time. Thanks
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Also - has your rheumatologist considered putting you on either Tymlos or Forteo? Both can help you build bone.
I use Collagen Peptides daily. It’s good for many things and my primary doctor agreed and that I should continue. I’ve used it for a couple years. I started Evenity 2 months ago and have had no side effects other than large, hard lumps at the injection sites that resolve after 4 days. My PA said it’s a good sign that I am getting a response. Good luck 🍀
Hi @ann31, I combined your discussion on Collagen for bone loss with an existing discussion on the same topic.
"Collagen for bone loss? Effective?"
- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/collagen-for-bone-loss-effective/
I took Evenity and sorry I did. Left leg with femur issues and cortical thickening. Can barely walk.
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There are some studies that show modest improvement from taking collagen. The study linked below was sponsored by the collagen manufacturer, Gelita, and showed BMD increased a total of 5% to 8% over four years of treatment.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8441532/