Weight lifting - bone scans improved in one year!

I do drop jumps as described in the below video. But starting off more gently with heel drops etc is the safer way. Building bone in the femoral neck is the hardest, and impact exercise seems to be the only way to do it. I also use WBV on my non-gym days. Lots of other discussions about WBV on this site. My model was recommended by a doctor's office and

@daisy17

I’ve taken a couple of containers, did fine in coffee,but now I want to ask my primary care doc about it It’s not that it’s bad by itself, but I’ve been reading articles that said women with dense breasts might find that collagen makes scans harder to read because of how it adheres and blocks things. I might be overthinking it, but I’d feel better if she looked into it too because the Internet’s full of tiny studies.

@debraran That's interesting so I did some research. Here's one article I found that summarizes: "Studies reveal that dense or disorganized collagen around tumors can contribute to cancer cell migration. However, this refers to natural tissue collagen, not dietary supplements. There’s no direct evidence that taking collagen orally causes these structural changes."
https://rootvitalityhealth.com/blogs/news/does-collagen-supplements-increase-the-risk-of-breast-cancer-expert-evidence-safety-insights

Thanks, it's a little disconcerting. I know my sister who had breast cancer had the estrogen receptive type but my mom didn't. My mom lived to 97 but never was tested for gene, my sister was and negative. (although I swear they find new gene tests daily) This article made me think of finishing the rest of collagen but not daily, a few times a week. My doctor said sadly, although very healthy right now, my breasts didn't get less dense after menopause. I need an ultrasound done at the same time. Another part of article:
Current evidence does not show that collagen supplements increase the risk of breast cancer. Collagen plays a natural structural role in breast tissue, but supplements do not appear to trigger or promote cancer. However, collagen’s interaction with breast density, estrogen levels, and the tumor microenvironment remains under scientific review. Individuals with hormone-sensitive conditions or BRCA mutations should consult a healthcare professional before use.
And from this site, some women are blaming it on cancer but who knows if they never took it, would it be the same? You can't comment on that, with all the stress of diagnosis you always look for something.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/collagen-supplements-and-breast-cancer/

@pmhpesp5 Thanks for that video. I watch those two guys all the time. I had not seen this one though.

@chofeldt I wonder why your doctor waited until 62 to do the bone scan?

@kfhoz
Excellent video!!!

So you just chose what weight lifting you liked on youtube, that pertain to osteoporosis, of course. Did you make your own workout? I am just starting out and am not sure what to do. Rae

@vga Thanks for sharing! I am also a runner - broke my wrist running fast downhill training for the Boston marathon .... My t scores are -1.8 for the past 6 years. I am 64 and they were at -2.0 at 58. I started weight training then to improve my running not realizing it would help my bones too! I think that is why I reduced it and kept it at -1.8. But now my PCP and the endocrinologist I went to want me on meds because of the severity of my fracture. I don't think they understand how much force there is running downhill. Idk - it was a super hard fall that I think would've broke anyone's wrist. I am in the top 5 in my age group in the US for marathons so I cannot risk dealing with side effects why I am still competitive. I was going to ask my dr at my follow up if she will prescribe a PT to work with me on the LIFTMOR exercises. If not, I will find someone to help on my own. I just need help with technique and amount of weight. A lot less right now as my wrist and hand are still so sore and stiff.