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Is it possible to stay off bone drugs altogether

Posted by mcallister1002 @mcallister1002, Aug 3, 2025

Wondering if it is possible to stay off bone drugs altogether by taking bone supplements, working out with weights, walking and a bone healthy diet?

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meri8181 | @meri8181 | Aug 16, 2025
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I take this collagen powder because there is evidence that the Fortibone ingredient is effective. My friend who taught medical research to medical students recommended it.

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Unfortunately, my last dexa scan came back 7% lower bone density. I upped everything the last year (weights lifting, a lot of squats, cut back on sugar, and alcohol . I was so surprised at my numbers. Very disappointed.

I was taking Native path for nearly a year, then switched to AlgaeCal .
I just stopped the powder, and ordered the AlgaeCal Plus and Strontium Boost. I’ll give it a try the next year. Hopefully I won’t have problems with the Strontium as I have a pacemaker, and mitral valve repair.
I’m 75 year old and have Afib. My cardiologist said I should be ok taking it .we will see.

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meri8181 | @meri8181 | Aug 16, 2025
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I know it is not right for everyone, and the drugs do seem to work for a lot of people but I have chosen the natural plan because I tend to have negative reactions to drugs and these are very powerful. I use a bone supplement powder, walk briskly a minimum of 30 minutes a day, and have a 10 minute weights routine. My last DEXA scan showed improvement.

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May I ask your age?
I’m very happy you have positive results. Wish I did.

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sandrajhunt | @sandrajhunt | Aug 17, 2025
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May I ask your age?
I’m very happy you have positive results. Wish I did.

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I am 78.

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susanjohnston | @susanjohnston | Aug 17, 2025
In reply to @meri8181 "Unfortunately, my last dexa scan came back 7% lower bone density. I upped everything the last..." + (show)
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Unfortunately, my last dexa scan came back 7% lower bone density. I upped everything the last year (weights lifting, a lot of squats, cut back on sugar, and alcohol . I was so surprised at my numbers. Very disappointed.

I was taking Native path for nearly a year, then switched to AlgaeCal .
I just stopped the powder, and ordered the AlgaeCal Plus and Strontium Boost. I’ll give it a try the next year. Hopefully I won’t have problems with the Strontium as I have a pacemaker, and mitral valve repair.
I’m 75 year old and have Afib. My cardiologist said I should be ok taking it .we will see.

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This is all so challenging for us! My understanding is that Strontium cab give a false indicator of bone density on the Dexa Scan. Google search with AI results: "Strontium supplementation can affect DEXA (Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) scans. Strontium, when incorporated into bone, can cause artificially inflated bone density readings on DEXA scans due to its higher atomic weight compared to calcium, according to Symbiosis Online Publishing. This means that even if there isn't a true increase in bone mass, the DEXA scan may show a higher bone mineral density (BMD) than it should. "

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meri8181 | @meri8181 | Aug 17, 2025
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May I ask your age?
I’m very happy you have positive results. Wish I did.

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Which bone powder supplement have you been taking and how long before you got improvement?

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laniphil54 | @laniphil54 | Aug 18, 2025
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I used algaeCal for 3 years with no improvement. But since i have consistently done weight training 8 to 10 # hand weights my Dexa scores have improved slightly. Which i consider a win. Doctors really do push the bone drugs, so i did get a Reclast infusion one year ago. Aching and joint pain in my feet, hands and writs has gotten worse in the last year. I am hesitating on my Reclast infusion scheduled for next week. Should I or shouldn’t I? The pain can really take me down.

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I had flu like sude effects from my Reclast infusion last year and wanted to stop it. My Endocrinologist convinced me to try again with 3 days of a pill prior to going in for the infusion. Will let you know how it goes this time. I have my infusion
appointment next week.

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karenjaninaz | @karenjaninaz | Aug 18, 2025
In reply to @susanjohnston "This is all so challenging for us! My understanding is that Strontium cab give a false..." + (show)
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This is all so challenging for us! My understanding is that Strontium cab give a false indicator of bone density on the Dexa Scan. Google search with AI results: "Strontium supplementation can affect DEXA (Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) scans. Strontium, when incorporated into bone, can cause artificially inflated bone density readings on DEXA scans due to its higher atomic weight compared to calcium, according to Symbiosis Online Publishing. This means that even if there isn't a true increase in bone mass, the DEXA scan may show a higher bone mineral density (BMD) than it should. "

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Studies I read though, showed statistically lower fracture rates with strontium. In some countries, strontium is prescribed for osteoporosis with good results lowering fractures. Isn’t that the goal?

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meri8181 | @meri8181 | Aug 18, 2025
In reply to @susanjohnston "This is all so challenging for us! My understanding is that Strontium cab give a false..." + (show)
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This is all so challenging for us! My understanding is that Strontium cab give a false indicator of bone density on the Dexa Scan. Google search with AI results: "Strontium supplementation can affect DEXA (Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) scans. Strontium, when incorporated into bone, can cause artificially inflated bone density readings on DEXA scans due to its higher atomic weight compared to calcium, according to Symbiosis Online Publishing. This means that even if there isn't a true increase in bone mass, the DEXA scan may show a higher bone mineral density (BMD) than it should. "

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Well if that’s so, is there a different test that can show any bone density changes? I’ll google it too.

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meri8181 | @meri8181 | Aug 18, 2025
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Well if that’s so, is there a different test that can show any bone density changes? I’ll google it too.

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So having a cat scan is another way to measure bone density but I have a feeling the strontium might give false positive results as well.
Maybe I can talk to an imaging technician specialist.

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karenjaninaz | @karenjaninaz | Aug 18, 2025
In reply to @meri8181 "Unfortunately, my last dexa scan came back 7% lower bone density. I upped everything the last..." + (show)
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Unfortunately, my last dexa scan came back 7% lower bone density. I upped everything the last year (weights lifting, a lot of squats, cut back on sugar, and alcohol . I was so surprised at my numbers. Very disappointed.

I was taking Native path for nearly a year, then switched to AlgaeCal .
I just stopped the powder, and ordered the AlgaeCal Plus and Strontium Boost. I’ll give it a try the next year. Hopefully I won’t have problems with the Strontium as I have a pacemaker, and mitral valve repair.
I’m 75 year old and have Afib. My cardiologist said I should be ok taking it .we will see.

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I had an ablation for afib - now sinus rhythm I take strontium citrate with my primary doc(geriatrician) and endocrinologist consent.
The reason why strontium citrate was studied because strontium is actually needed for bone. Because of artificial, fertilizers, used in our mass produced food, it was postulated that adding strontium would help bone. The amount of strontium a person gets naturally is from the soil in which their food is grown. It would, seem eating exclusively organic, would give more natural strontium but, again, it depends on the soil in which those foods are grown.

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