Whole Body Vibration for Osteoporosis

Was the AlgaeCal the powder or AlgaeCal Plus and Strontium pills?
My dexa scan showed 7% less bone density then the year before and I’ve been taking Fortibone the whole year. Very disappointed. When I called them I said the same and they said the 8% Increase is based on the pills not the powder. They don’t tell you that.

New to the group. . . HI
I have been researching a lot on the vibration platforms and I am wondering if anyone has used them or know of anybody that has. They sound promising and would like to give them a try, but pretty spending. If they work and are a good source of building bone, would my insurance be willing to help pay for it????
I would be interested to hear any thoughts on this.
Thank you

I am very curious to know which Osteoporosis drugs you have taken. When you say you had mo changes does that mean your dexa scans ?

I’ve taken Fosamax, Evista, Prolia, and Evenity and will soon take Reclast. Yes, that’s what I mean—no changes on the DEXA, which doctors say is good but I don’t agree. I wish I could find more research to figure out a way to improve my scores. I realize this is a metabolic disease and so obviously there’s something wrong with my disgestive system as I’ve had this since I was a young person with RA, which is now gone. Of course I take all the recommended supplements, I eat a whole foods diet, no alcohol, I walk 5 to 6 miles every day. I do all the right things and nothing changes.

This questions arises frequently - it has been the subject of many studies over the past 10-15 years. This article sifted through hundreds of those studies, and found 15 which they reviewed.
https://bmcwomenshealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12905-024-03290-x
Here is what they reported as the conclusion BY THE STUDY RESEARCHERS:
"The statistical results showed that the authors of nine SRs believed that WBV may be effective in improving bone density in postmenopausal women. Still, the current evidence is insufficient, and further research is needed for confirmation. Additionally, four conclusions maintained a neutral stance, stating that the current quality of evidence is poor, making it difficult to provide a definitive answer. Two conclusions considered WBV to be ineffective."

Other recent studies seem to be reaching similar conclusions. To find this information (and not the ads and promoters) I searched in scholar.google.com using the phrase "whole body vibration therapy for osteoporosis" and limited studies to those from 2021 forward.

So, in answer to your questions, the platforms MAY be helpful, and given the limited evidence, your insurance company most likely will not pay for it. It seems for most of us there is no substitute for frequent weight bearing exercise - walking, running. weights. On the plus side - vigorous daily work - lifting, raking pulling, pushing - such as gardening, mowing, toting kids, groceries and laundry, are all weight bearing exercises.

Would you mind telling me what sequence of those meds you took?
I have had 4 Prolia injections, would like to switch to something that doesn’t risk osteonecrosis. I have several crowns and just finished a root canal. I am 79, was allergic to milk as a child and calcium supplements were unheard of at that time. Dental care will be an ongoing process for me.

I have been using Marodyne Low Intensity Vibration plate for 2 years along with an initial Reclast infusion. Results have been wonderful! After my diagnosis of Osteoporosis, I am now diagnosed with Osteopenia. My doctor feels the good results are because of a combination of using both. The FDA has recently approved a device worn around the hips to provide low intensity. Vibrations but it is limited to those with Osteopenia and you need a doctors prescription. That is because they did all their testing only on this one group of people. Since I now have the Osteoboost belt, I no longer need my Marodyne and am trying to find a home for it.

Congratulations!

I’ve been using the Marodyne for about 4 years and my DEXA scores improved significantly after two years of daily use. My hip score went from osteoporotic to osteopenic. My lumbar improved by 6%. Since that initial improvement, the scores were stable the following DEXA. I take no meds. I do supplement with calcium and turkey tail mushrooms, genestein , boron and MK7. I walk a lot and wear a 10 lb. weighted vest. I can’t say for sure if the LiV is the main reason but it certainly may be a factor. Best of luck!

I am interested in your Marodyne. Might we connect? Lori