Has anyone treated their osteoporosis without drugs?

Hi, can you tell me what your equivalent of Algaecal is please.

I am 78 was on fosamax until an acupuncture friend told me it actually breaks down bones and i quit taking it . Now i just take calcium and D3 , get outdoors, walk a few miles. no recent falls or breaks.

AlgaeCal did not agree w/me--gave me loose stools. I have no idea what ingredient was the culprit (type of magnesium? algae? filler?) So my criteria was to find a product that had the same/more amount of bone-supporting minerals in the ingredients. However, I did not want the product to include Calcium, Magnesium, D-3, K2-Mk7 or C, as I already take the amounts/types that work for me separately & I have the freedom to adjust when needed after lab results. I also took Strontium Citrate separately (VitaCost), as recommended.

The product that I found is LDA Trace Mineral complex by SFI Health (Amazon, but I think I found it for less thru FullScript $18 for 30 capsules). It requires only 1-capsule a day.

I had a dr scare me into starting the Evenity drug, so I plan to continue taking Strontium Citrate when the course of injections are over. I continue to take the trace minerals product daily.

Sorry if this is TMI, but thought it would be helpful to understand my decision-making process.

Blessings on your decision-journey!

The one I found was about $20 cheaper for a month supply..New Chapter Tiny Tabs, a similar combo to AlgaeCalPlus, plus a small amount of strontium—organic, plant-based, 3rd party tested.. I discovered it on the ConsumerLab site, which seems pretty reliable. It can be purchased on Amazon…. But, each person needs to make sure they have the best supplement for themselves. There are many quite inexpensive ways to get the basics of calcium and D3.. doing the research helps you choose.

@dianafockele,
if the statins are making you ache, maybe you shouldn't take them. Be sure your cardiologist knows. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/expert-answers/rhabdomyolysis/faq-20057817
Repatha or Inclisiran might be appropriate alternative to the statin.

@singingbones. hi, it sounds like you are approaching this with care…if you take AlgaeCalPlus or another good combo like New Chapter (among others), don’t start with the full dose…ease into it and there’s less chance of loose stools…start with 1 for a few days and work gradually from there…as i say in other notes i post, you might want to check out ConsumerLabs…some people opt for strontium or collagens…in the end, dedicated exercise (focused on your OP) and a healthy diet do the most good. Wishing you all the best !

I also have just started on this quest to figure out what is best for me, age 67 Female Osteoporosis L hip and osteopenia every place else. Fosamax and Prolia are not for me with GI Issues and having Dental implants. I am now making morning shake with Almond Milk which has high amount of calcium and am using a protein powder with a good amount of calcium in it. My goal is to increase calcium and protein intake with diet. I am taking 4-6 prunes daily to get Boron which is good for bones. I take 5000u D3 with K2 daily. I’m walking everyday. I am gathering info on Liftmor Study which showed increased bone density, this involves weight lifting so more work involved before I figure out how to proceed. I have started Bioidentical Hormone Replacement, pellets are placed under hip skin every 4mos, pricey but less than my copay quote for Prolia. I have read books to help me and have read through many posts on this and other sites. I completed successful treatment for Long Covid early in the year and cannot cope with the idea of taking anything that will make me feel unwell in anyway after what I went through with Long Covid. I hope I helped you a little.

@nycmusic
may i ask what bone supplement you found>? thanks

First let me say I am not the least bit offended by your comment about big Pharma and osteoporosis meds. I was diagnosed with it a couple months ago and right then my doc scheduled me for the first of 3 Reclast infusions: one per year for 3 years. I read up on it and have seen some disturbing posts from some women who have had horrible side affects from their first infusion and will not continue further infusions. I saw a good YouTube video with a doctor who has spent the last 20 years learning and researching osteoporosis and has strong opinions about the lack of progress in up to date studies on the causes, diagnosis and treatments for OP. I’m a retired RN and I did a lot of reading after my diagnosis. He sounded like a well educated, smart and dedicated physician with a specialty in an alternative approach to the long standing outdated medical treatment of OP. I just got his book “Fracture-Proof Your Bones” by Dr. John Neustadt, ND. Do a YouTube search on him. He was the guest on another docs video on OP and explained his research and treatments in detail. I am planning to follow his program soon after I finish the book. It’s time for the medical establishment to sit up and take notice of this debilitating condition and engage in some research instead of relying on decades-old conclusions that have not produced enough relief for us. I don’t mean to discredit or discourage people from choosing whatever treatment advised by your doctor. I’m just offering a possible alternative for anyone so inclined to choose a different path.

@dadibeho there are many options, quite confusing… personally, I opted for plant-based, organic and 3rd party tested….i started with AlgaeCalPlus (even mentioned by NIH as safe and more effective than the standard supplements)… it is quite expensive…so I used ConsumerLabs to research others (like New Chapter) that would be very similar, but more sustainable economically….there is a lot of info out there (a lot of advertising hype)—-it is worthwhile to research…. If you are uncomfortable with one, there are choices—you can find something that’s a good fit for you…some people want strontium and/or collagen..some follow McCormack and his products….some use supplements in addition to the standard OP meds…the postings here have been very helpful to me.