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Supplements for bone health: What is safe?

Posted by sue417 @sue417, May 24, 2025

Hi
I fractured in 2022 my t8 Rolling over in bed. Started reclast once a yr. Spine t score improved -1.3. . In 2024 had breast cancer lumpectomy DCIS hormone pos stage 0.
There was a microscopic break in one of my milk ducts. Did 20 rounds radiation. Apr 18 2025 my t9 and t10 compression fractures. The doctor wants to start me on forteo for 24mths. I know one of the side effects of this medication is bone cancer.Has anyone used forteo that has been through breast cancer. I don't know what to do. Should I stay on the reclass . I have had it for 3 yrs. I am supposed to have another one june 24th. Or do I just keep doing my bone supplements and stop drugs altogether. 🤔

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ccps101 | @ccps101 | Feb 12 4:11pm
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Looking to increase bone density naturally. Went to a few endocrinologists each with different medications they want to out me on and vaguely discussing side effects. Just pushed he medication
I don’t feel comfortable with these medications. I am taking vitamin d and k calcium upsets my stomach. So many advertisements for products. I would appreciate guidance
Thank you

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I know this site is for sharing experiences but I also wonder if the mods review some of this. I would just like to remind people NOT to start a supplement without first talking to your doctor and your pharmacist. Some supplements can be contraindicated in people’s healthcare and medications. People have specific health conditions that certain supplements and doses can be contraindicated! Please get medical advice first.

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marcelalondero | @marcelalondero | Feb 13 12:47pm
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@diane0329
yes, notice that the product that I use is much lower in Vit k; I do not have existing plaque though, and I am very sensitive to vit k.
Be sure to check with your doctor because your appropriate vit k supplementation depends on your medical condition.

My doctor and husband do use the higher levels of vit k2 with good results and no side effects.

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@kathleen1314 hay que tener cuidado con la dosis de vitamina K2. Por la coagulación

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angele2times | @angele2times | Feb 13 6:29pm
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I know this site is for sharing experiences but I also wonder if the mods review some of this. I would just like to remind people NOT to start a supplement without first talking to your doctor and your pharmacist. Some supplements can be contraindicated in people’s healthcare and medications. People have specific health conditions that certain supplements and doses can be contraindicated! Please get medical advice first.

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@ccps101
Always discuss with docs. They are for it.

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kobebeef2026 | @kobebeef2026 | Feb 14 7:11am
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@ccps101
Always discuss with docs. They are for it.

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BUT LEARN TO VERIFY, DOCTORS DON'T HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS. READ RESEARCH FROM WORLDWIDE PAPERS, THE BEST COUNTRIES BESIDES THE US ARE JAPAN, AUSTRALIA, GERMANY & UK.@angele2times

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | Feb 14 8:17am
In reply to @kobebeef2026 "BUT LEARN TO VERIFY, DOCTORS DON'T HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS. READ RESEARCH FROM WORLDWIDE PAPERS, THE..." + (show)
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BUT LEARN TO VERIFY, DOCTORS DON'T HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS. READ RESEARCH FROM WORLDWIDE PAPERS, THE BEST COUNTRIES BESIDES THE US ARE JAPAN, AUSTRALIA, GERMANY & UK.@angele2times

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@kobebeef2026

All caps are difficult for me to read.

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mcchesney | @kathleen1314 | Feb 14 8:24am
In reply to @marcelalondero "@kathleen1314 hay que tener cuidado con la dosis de vitamina K2. Por la coagulación" + (show)
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@kathleen1314 hay que tener cuidado con la dosis de vitamina K2. Por la coagulación

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@marcelalondero
Yes obviously, all supplements, drugs and basically anything which we put in our mouth needs to be checked, we need to be careful.
Vit k2 as the research I provided says needs to be especially checked if you are on blood thinners.

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kobebeef2026 | @kobebeef2026 | Feb 14 9:43am
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@kobebeef2026

All caps are difficult for me to read.

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I'm always hitting the cap lock with my fingers, being working on computers since the 80's still doing it.@gravity3

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | Feb 14 11:13am
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I'm always hitting the cap lock with my fingers, being working on computers since the 80's still doing it.@gravity3

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@kobebeef2026

Well that gave me a good laugh. Thanks. It is hard to find anything to laugh about these days

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tiny28 | @tiny28 | Feb 15 10:24am
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If you go back to the main category Osteoporosis you will see beneath that a variety of subheadings. You will find additional info on this topic

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@gravity3 I am 75 . Bad dexa scores . Just had a spinal fusion at L4/5 anterior approach so major op. My professor surgeon said my bones although small were strong. I only take vit D small calcium tablet. Magnesium and a daily dose of pure fortibone . My diet is very good but I cannot tolerate much dairy . It’s working so far . My exercise at moment is limited due to my recovery . However I would like to pass this on to anyone else who is scared of the osteoporosis drugs on market to give them hope .

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marcelalondero | @marcelalondero | Feb 16 3:27pm
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@gravity3 I am 75 . Bad dexa scores . Just had a spinal fusion at L4/5 anterior approach so major op. My professor surgeon said my bones although small were strong. I only take vit D small calcium tablet. Magnesium and a daily dose of pure fortibone . My diet is very good but I cannot tolerate much dairy . It’s working so far . My exercise at moment is limited due to my recovery . However I would like to pass this on to anyone else who is scared of the osteoporosis drugs on market to give them hope .

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@tiny28 no has tomado ningún medicamento. Ni infusiones para la osteoporosis? Me interesa

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