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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: May 16 9:53pm | Replies (20)

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@triciaot

I gave up calcium supplements. It makes my stomach hurt - doesn’t matter how much water I drink after, eating a snack doesn’t help either. I do take 2000 iu of D. I’d take less but it’s hard to find a lower dose.

I have a rheumatologist at MD Anderson following me for bone issues and he said he’s fine with the calcium I get from food. Locally I have an endocrinologist- not sure she’s happy with my choice, but she doesn’t push calcium. I see her next week.

I eat non-fat Greek yogurt every day, at least once. I microwave some frozen blueberries (it makes them release sweet juice) and then mix in yogurt. I also put lemon juice, vanilla, and a little sugar - it tastes like cheesecake. Or I mix in stuff I’d put in an ice cream cup, a little choc, nuts, etc. they say the body absorbs vitamins from real food better.
My DEXA is pretty stable, although not making great gains- I guess it’s working.

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I refuse osteoporosis meds. Calcium citrate doesn't seem to bother me but I take 500mg. and make up rest with diet. Vitamin D and collegan peptides daily. My dexa is also stable but my Dr. scares me. He said if I break a hip I'll be dead within a year. I'm very sensitive to med side effects and am refusing reclast infusions. I'm afraid of drug interactions since I already receive Entyvio infusions for ulcerative colitis. Do you know of any other natural steps to better bone health? I have bad feet but walk 30 minutes a day. Thanks.

It sounds like it is working. Being stable is good.