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Anyone else doing OsteoStrong and AlgaeCal with Strontium?
I had three doses of Fosamax in June, 2024. After the third dose I developed ilial tibial band syndrome--probably the worst pain I've had since childbirth! Mercifully, it disappeared soon after and I never took another dose. In researching non-drug options I came across OsteoStrong and AlgaeCal with Strontium. I started both about 15 months ago. In May, 2024 my lumbar spine was -4.1. Now it is -2.9. Left hip has improved from -2.6 to -2.0--in 15 months. My endocrinologist is STILL pushing Reclast! I'd appreciate thoughts from you all, please.
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@karenolivia47 congrats on your improvements! Very exciting. To speak to the efficacy of your approach - OsteoStrong acts like a building permit within the body and the Calcium/Supplements would be the building supplies. They both have important roles to play in your bone health improvement journey!
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Thanks for your note. I like your analogy of building permits and supplies!
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1 ReactionMy score is -4.3. My endo doctor put me on Tymlos without explaining the dangerous side effects. After much of my own research, I decided on Osteostrong in combination with OsteoCal plus and Strontium. Your comments gave me hope. Next scan not due for another 2 years so I will work hard on this more natural method and will comment on my results
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Those -4's are scary numbers, right? My endocrinologist ordered the two-year DEXA at 15 months after I did a lot of whining and sniveling about needing to know if the AlgaeCal Plus and OsteoStrong I'd been doing were really working. Thankfully the results were good. I'd made a deal with her that if they were not improved I'd consider Reclast. Such a relief! One thing to mention--I had a serum calcium drawn recently as part of a panel for another issue. My calcium levels were at the very top end of normal so that bears watching.
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2 ReactionsSounds like you are going in tr right direction. Surprised your doc is still pushing the drugs. With results like that Id expect your doc to say, keep doing what you are doing.
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1 ReactionThe improvement you experienced after using AlgaeCal with Strontium and attending OsteoStrong for a year and a half is so remarkable and encouraging to me. I have -4.5 numbers in my spine and my doctor told me today that even if I could improve my food absorption, my bone density will never improve no matter what I do unless I take drugs. I felt so disheartened when she said that, but your words offer me renewed hope! May I ask you what the strength of the Strontium is that you are taking? OsteoStrong might be too much for me to handle but I want to look into that too. My supplements, which are many, seem to be keeping me from getting worse for the past three years but I am afraid that the supplements will never build up my bone density and since I am 73, I am nervous about what will happen as I age. Thank you for sharing! I'm going to run these ideas past my doctor, because I also suffer with IBS, and it would be nice if I could get her support. Best wishes to you on your healing journey which is amazing.
Don't give up, Edwina! The Strontium dosage is 680 mg. I too was terrified about having to take drugs so had a lot invested in AlgaeCal and Strontium and OsteoStrong working for me. I haven't been particularly good about spacing of the AlgaeCal. I take the first dose in the morning, eat pretty much what I want, including yogurt, and take the second dose at least 4 hours later, usually around noon. I take the Strontium in the evening. AlgaeCal makes it easy with their Bone Builder Pack which includes both AlgaeCal Plus and the Strontium. I am a believer. Will be rooting for you!
I take algaecal plus but stopped short of taking the strontium because of everything I read on line about false positives ..... it shows on the dexa scan numbers which are better because the strontium is heaver than calcium but there is no real change in bone density. I would love for someone to show me the science that negates that since i do not want meds and have 2 compression fractures
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2 ReactionsI did considerable research on OsteoStrong including doing a one-time free trial. I suggest careful review of research about any intervention that you are considering.
Here are some things that influenced me not to proceed with OsteoStrong (OS):
1 - I could find no good scientific research that indicates OS works. All personal stories I read of success included other interventions simultaneously. I saw personal stories of failures describing no-progress, and even posters who claimed injury, from OS.
2 - OS is expensive per minute. You sign up per month but they allow you to do the "exercise" a max of only 1 time per week. While I was there some women came in, did the machines, and left in only 10 minutes. Other research on other interventions have shown that at least 2x per week is needed for a positive bone effect.
3 - There is good research showing the benefits of other interventions such as impact exercises, WBV, and high resistance exercises as in the LiftMor studies. I am spending my time and money on these types of well-supported activities.
New research papers were published in 2025 about OsteoStrong. Below are a couple of links discussing the research, and you can search for the actual papers yourself.
Osteoporosis Canada:
https://osteoporosis.ca/position-statements/osteoporosis-canadas-response-to-a-recent-publication-about-osteostrong
Review in International Osteoporosis Foundation publication:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40691713/
Dr. Doug Lucas (also read the comments on this video):