Alternatives to standard Osteoporosis drugs

Fortibone is good. Stay away from Calcitrate imo

@her2 hyperparathyroidism?

@oopsiedaisy Thanks again for your notes about hypercalciuria and/or hyperparathyroidism.

Based on your notes and others such as @sebutler about hyperparathyroidism, and in part because of the low cost, I did add in a CALCIUM, 24 HOUR URINE NW (W/O CREATININE) test. It was only a $15 addition to the CTX and P1NP tests that I ordered from Jason Health. I am in the "normal" range.

The JH test includes the collection "hat" and the collection jug but you have to visit the lab in advance to pick those up. You also have to read about full prep instructions elsewhere as the instructions from JH where inadequate.

The whole 24-hour urine pee-in-the-hat was more tricky than I anticipated. Fortunately I practiced for a day before my actual collection. The following additional notes may seem like TMI, but it may help someone else.

Some of us find it challenging to 100% separate urination from bowel movement. In other words, it is not uncommon for women that, when pooping, some additional pee tends to come out. Fortunately I already owned a female urination device for sports. With that I was able to catch every drop in the "hat", which is important for the accuracy of this test.

If you need to buy a FUD, which are easily available for hikers and pregnant people, then be sure to get one that is fairly small (such as one for hiking) and that directs the urine somewhat more forward than down. That way you can sit and hold the FUD funnel going into the "hat" while your back end is doing #2.

My brand is "Freshette" brand. The "EllaPee" on Amazon looks good. Be sure to practice in advance!

It also has Boron which I don't see listed in ingredients in most osteoporosis supplements

Hi all Osteoporosis treatment seekers: This is no sure cure, but I encourage you to do some research of how dried prunes can maybe make a difference in our bodies bone health. Some researchers say to eat 6-10 prunes a day, others recommend 4-6 per day; however I have no proof that this added dietary change will result in better DEXA scores for our Osteoporosis. The basis of this recommendation is that dried or stewed prunes contain Boron. As your research continues you may want to include any trials using dietary Boron &/or Prunes that may offer positive results.
I have tried this dietary additive and will update you after I get the Post-12 mo Evenity treatment DEXA scan. Dried prunes have sugar, but are a quick & easy treat to the pallet and maybe make our bones stronger too?!? Just a thought to consider…. Best to you!

@dbamos1945 I also have been eating prunes along with my cottage cheese...1 cup of cottage cheese is 28g of protein...and prunes gives me boron. As a dental hygienist (albeit retired), I saw many patients who had decay between their teeth due to ingestion of dried fruit that always gets stuck there; and it is concentrated sugar. So my suggestion is to eat all prunes at the same time and then floss and brush teeth.
On a totally different note, IF ebola/marburg becomes and issue, I have read to avoid foods and supplements with zinc and eat citrus (lemons, oranges).
Best - Gracie

@dbamos1945 you might be true about prunes. Prunes contain boron as do many bone health supplements. The one I take has calcium citrate (I avoid calcium carbonate ) vitamin K, D, and boron.

@eileenvan After researching FORTIBONE , it looks like a winner. Thank you, Eileen!

@njx58 There are so many people out there trying to make a buck off of a vulnerable population! It's infuriating.

@naturegirl5 medication did you get on?
I’m 61 and was just diagnosed with osteoporosis in my lumbar spine so kind of freaking out a bit and trying to sift through all of the information on over the counter supplements versus the Prolia shot.
Would really appreciate anyone in my same situation, letting me know what worked for them! Thanks in advance.