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Osteoporosis meds: How do they work?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jan 2 11:41am | Replies (259)Comment receiving replies
Hello, @doverbey - sounds like you've taken a constructive approach to your new diagnosis of osteoporosis with the new diet and exercise regimen. Glad to hear the discussions on Mayo Clinic Connect have encouraged you along that path.
Hoping that other members here like @contentandwell @dazlin @lioness @dazlin @maryfrommissouri will have some input for you on what would be a good result of a computed tomography X-Ray (CTX) test right now, as you are trying to get one to have some comparison at 6 months from now.
How are you feeling with the lifestyle changes you've made so far, doverbey? What prompted you to go the non-medication route for your osteoporosis?
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I am feeling great about the changes I've made to diet, supplements, and exercise. From the hours of research I have now devoted to this, I feel confident that I can at least hold the line on progression. I also consulted with a nutritionist and went to a compounding pharmacist which made the cocktail of supplements SO MUCH easier to figure out. In all the discussions here about which supplements and how to mix and match, I was overwhelmed. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND, if there is an accredited compounding pharmacy near others who are trying to figure this out, to consult with them. That was a very well spent two hours. I had never even heard of this until the nutritionist suggested that pharmacy.
The drugs sounded way too aggressive, fraught with possible side effects, and questionable results. I have a regular MD (and now an Endocrinologist) but I have always felt that one needs a "buyer beware" perspective when it comes to medical advice. I am in excellent health other than this diagnosis. Retrospectively, I can easily see how this happened in terms of my diet (generally good but not good enough) and exercise (not enough and not the right types for osteo).
I am really very grateful for this community which is where I have learned the most.
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@doverbey Id like to add my welcome to you . Thanks Lisa . We are a caring supportive group who try to help if we can . I too have osteoporosis. Even though Im a retired nurse and have seen what some meds can so to people I have gone and take all naturel alternatives as they where here before chemicals . I started about 6 months ago to add more calcium my Dr. told me Caltrate was the best of 1200 mg split the dose to 6 ,6 then Vit D3, also Vit K both 1@both forms of 2 You can do your own research on them. ALso magnesium the bones need minerals that is what you can get a lot from food by some you need a supplement . I take Boron also it is a mineral . ALso like you said exercise not the strenuous kind but a lot of stretching and weight lifting not supper but this is important for osteo. also. This is my regimen .. A lady on here is also on this regiment and will have her bone density done soon Am waiting to hear how hers has helped. Good luck and keep us posted we care here and if you just want to talk we are here to listen also.