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Has anyone improved bone density without meds?
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Hello, I have a similar situation. And Because I got a new (& better) doctor last year, I've been encouraged to take some medicine. The options seem to be Reclast or start Forteo (which is a tier 5 in my drug plan!). I have supposed extreme osteoporosis, am 83, and have a slowly re-starting work-out regimen. I've fallen a few times in the last few years but no broken bones so far. I'm sensitive to all pharmaceuticals, and as I age the importance of COMFORT increases. If you have a review of everything you've learned so far, I'd love to see it. Thank you, and Good LUck!!
Sarah
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@shmbrd Lots of research shows that doing an anabolic (building) drug like teriparatide (brand name Forteo) before an anti-resorptive like Reclast (zoledronic acid) gives better outcome.
If you can find any way to afford the Forteo first that is the best initial step that I could find in my reading etc. Following that after 2 years with Romosozumab aka Romo aka brand name Evenity is even better, and I have posted elsewhere on this forum with a link to research on that.
Here is a wonderful, albeit technical, presentation from an Osteoporosis leading researcher/doctor:
You can see the graphs & figures larger at this link. The link is also in the "more" info under the video, but I didn't see it until someone else on this forum pointed it out to me.
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/87lfjyrr4vd8qhq29a8k3/LEWIECKI-OK-TO-POST.pptx