Has anyone treated their osteoporosis without drugs?

I finally saw an Endocrinologist in Boston yesterday after waiting a year. I am sorry to say that I felt very disappointed with this appointment. I was asked to pick a drug to start with before my labs came back. I also wanted to discuss HRT options, and she said she would not order them (not proven to help?) I would have to go to an OB/GYN to discuss this. I have Osteoporosis and I have been working very hard with supplements and the gym with no improvement for a few years. My question is, has anyone had these issues with an Endocrinologist before. It was frustrating to say the least.

@lamd
When I requested the blood tests, I simply said (written email) I was taking some new supplements and wanted to be certain that they were not adversely effecting me. So, I specifically asked for a CBC and a Metabolic panel, and. CTX, and P1NP. I had just had blood test run about 3 or so months before. I also asked for a cholesterol test, and an A1C. The A1C is a 3 month analysis of your blood sugar, different than just a “blood sugar” test. I have diabetes in my family so I keep up on that test. When my PCP replied (she is a FNP) she said she’d put in the order for them and that I needed to be aware the P1NP and CTX might not be paid by my insurance. I am still waiting f to see if it’s been paid or not. If you have the CTX and the P1NP Keith McCormick states you must have them fasting, no food (water is ok) first thing in the morning by specifically by 7:30 A.M. when the levels of the CTX will be at their highest.

The endocrinologist I saw poo pooed the test and sounded irritated (even mad) that I had asked for them and said they wouldn’t tell her anything and were “not going to change her prescription recommendations “. She also said when I ask her how she would be able to tell if the Reclast infusions she was prescribing were working for me and she said she would wait two years and do another DEXA scan. I told her I wanted the test done before I started medication and then I would want them done in three months and I felt like it was not a good idea to wait two years to see if a medication was the right one for me. Then I got out of there and I’ll never go back.

I finally saw an Endocrinologist in Boston yesterday after waiting a year. I am sorry to say that I felt very disappointed with this appointment. I was asked to pick a drug to start with before my labs came back. I also wanted to discuss HRT options, and she said she would not order them (not proven to help?) I would have to go to an OB/GYN to discuss this. I have Osteoporosis and I have been working very hard with supplements and the gym with no improvement for a few years. My question is, has anyone had these issues with an Endocrinologist before. It was frustrating to say the least.

@lamd
When I requested the blood tests, I simply said (written email) I was taking some new supplements and wanted to be certain that they were not adversely effecting me. So, I specifically asked for a CBC and a Metabolic panel, and. CTX, and P1NP. I had just had blood test run about 3 or so months before. I also asked for a cholesterol test, and an A1C. The A1C is a 3 month analysis of your blood sugar, different than just a “blood sugar” test. I have diabetes in my family so I keep up on that test. When my PCP replied (she is a FNP) she said she’d put in the order for them and that I needed to be aware the P1NP and CTX might not be paid by my insurance. I am still waiting f to see if it’s been paid or not. If you have the CTX and the P1NP Keith McCormick states you must have them fasting, no food (water is ok) first thing in the morning by specifically by 7:30 A.M. when the levels of the CTX will be at their highest.

The endocrinologist I saw poo pooed the test and sounded irritated (even mad) that I had asked for them and said they wouldn’t tell her anything and were “not going to change her prescription recommendations “. She also said when I ask her how she would be able to tell if the Reclast infusions she was prescribing were working for me and she said she would wait two years and do another DEXA scan. I told her I wanted the test done before I started medication and then I would want them done in three months and I felt like it was not a good idea to wait two years to see if a medication was the right one for me. Then I got out of there and I’ll never go back.

@codythedog

Yes. I was unable to get help with bhrt from my endocrinologist or a gynecologist. I finally went to a functional medicine provider.

More research supporting prunes as a potential solution?
https://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-nutrition/prunes-for-osteoporosis/
Worth a look...

@sirrom here is a link regarding all the litigation against Merck drug company who sold Fosomax. Basically they have known since 1995 that bisphosphonates cause necrosis of the jaw and femoral fractures. Pretty bad. https://www.drugwatch.com/fosamax/lawsuits/

@codythedog
I had one endocrinologist tell me if I had two Reclast shots, that would be all the meds I would need forever. (I don't believe this is true.). When I said I was fearful of the side effects I've read about that drug, the Dr got very angry with me. He said I would probably fracture within the next year by something as simple as picking up a laundry basket. I am 75 and although I have severe osteoporosis, I have never fractures and have decided to be drug free for now. I can't take Foreto or Tymlos due to parathyroid issues, leaving only Evenity and a bisphosphonate (Reclast or Fosamax). Evenity is too new for me and I've read bisphosphonates don't reduce fractures very much. My new Endo Dr wants me to take Fosamax but respects my opinion to decline.