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Anyone else doing OsteoStrong and AlgaeCal with Strontium?

Posted by karenolivia47 @karenolivia47, Sep 6, 2025

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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mlsbonez14 | @mlsbonez14 | Sep 29, 2025
In reply to @karenolivia47 "The AlgaeCal Strontium citrate dosage is 680 mg/day. I take it at night. I'm thrilled that..." + (show)
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The AlgaeCal Strontium citrate dosage is 680 mg/day. I take it at night. I'm thrilled that my numbers have improved but having a hard time understanding why my ARNP endocrinologist is still pushing Reclast in spite of it. You are definitely right about the scary side-effects. Even though supposedly they are fairly rare, if you are the one that ends up with long bone fracture, horrid aches and pains or jaw osteonecrosis that isn't much comfort! I started OsteoStrong 15 months ago about the same time as the AlgaeCal so I have no idea if one was more efficacious than the other.

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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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karenolivia47 | @karenolivia47 | Sep 29, 2025
In reply to @mlsbonez14 "@karenolivia47 congrats on your improvements! Very exciting. To speak to the efficacy of your approach -..." + (show)
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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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@mlsbonez14
Thanks for your note. I like your analogy of building permits and supplies!

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osteo9 | @osteo9 | 3 days ago

My 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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karenolivia47 | @karenolivia47 | 3 days ago
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My 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
then.

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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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