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Has anyone treated their osteoporosis without drugs?
Hello all … I am a 68 y/o lady, 5’1 and 115lbs. I have always been petite and of small stature. I recently went to a new physician who ran a battery of tests on me, which all came back great, except for my Dexa scan which came back with a T score of -3.8. The physician immediately wanted to write me a script for Fosamax. After reading about it, I am freaked out. Here’s a bit of background on me. I have never smoked, don’t drink and am fairly active. I still work part-time and love being active. Have any of you tried to combat osteoporosis from a “natural” healing angle? I have NEVER taken any meds, gosh I never even have the need for aspirin, as I don’t experience headaches. Looking for some input from actual people. It’s way too easy for a physician to write a script as I truly believe they are in cahoots with the pharmaceutical industry. My apologies if I have upset anyone. Any information, experience or feedback you can offer is greatly appreciated. Thank you for reading my post.
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Not to be flippant, but I've never heard that osteoporosis can be treated without meds. If that we're the case, the world's best doctors would know before the rest of us, and they'd be advocating such treatments. But, as best I know, that's not happening.
I hope I'm wrong.
@detta what books would you recommend for someone just starting this journey?
Look into Algae Cal regimen which is supplement based and Osteostrong which is a skeletal based weight resistance regimen.
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1 Reaction@nycmusic looking for a bone supplement that has calcium citrate, D3, K2 and magnesium glycinate….the forms of elements that are less likely to cause loose stools…maybe I will have to take the elements separately…still looking….let me know what you find.
https://www.npr.org/2009/12/21/121609815/how-a-bone-disease-grew-to-fit-the-prescription
Someone shared this article with me and I wanted to pass it forward since it is about the history of fosomax.
I am trying to use national weight bearing and food and work on balance etc too.
I have a second opinion on the 17th with an endocrinologist, and will try to get her to do one year of natural . , I walk every day, no smoke no drink only baby aspirin and crest for cholesterol, eat fairly healthy. I know it is not enough, need to find how to exercise with weights but preventing a fracture since my spine is -3.5. I live in San diego/ La Jolla have not found anyone that can help me with this is you have any recommendations. I would like to walk with a weighted vest but heard it is dangerous with my osteoporosis number. Please any suggestions.
I was diagnosed at 62 with borderline osteopenia/osteoporosis, to my shock since I’ve always been strong and active, ate well. I have since been drinking milk by the 4 litre jug and taking calcium supplements and increased my exercises. There is a waiting list for another bone density scan, so I can’t say for sure, but I feel I have turned this around. I feel better, even though the bone density issue is on top of a moderate lumbar curvature and arthritis. I am made leery of available prescription meds reading horror stories on this site. Best of luck treating a medical issue holistically when it’s not unreasonable to do so.
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2 ReactionsHello, I'm 61 and just found out in July 18th 2025 that I have OP. T score is -3.1 Doctor wants me to take IV of Reclast once a year for two years. Everything I study is showing me this is scary. I'm trying to exercise and change diet and taking supplements. I'm supposed to start Reclast Oct.1 and I'm worried it might be something I should hold off on. I'm having issues with my knees, I have new pain just the last couple days which is concerning to walk. I work full time. Has anyone had experience with Reclast? Please share
It's me again, just thought to ask what about exercise? Can someone share what they do to exercise.
Thanks all
@veve1964
There are a number of other threads under the heading Osteoporosis that provide a wealth of information about reclast. Check them out.