Osteoporosis DX and Overwhelmed

Posted by beachbabe @beachbabe, 22 hours ago

My recent dexascan showed that osteopenia has progressed to osteoporosis in the lumbar spine and wrist. I am 73 and taking Anastrazole following a breast cancer dx and lumpectomy 2 years ago. The Anastrazole further blocks estrogen so that is likely a big part of the progression.

I do not want to take any of the meds but confused as to what else to do since there is so much conflicting information. I stopped taking a calcium supplement and now just take a multivitamin and D3+k2.
I walk every day and do some core exercises. I have cervical stenosis so I avoid lifting anything heavy.
I have been trying to get calcium in my diet- almonds, prunes, almond milk, etc but now i read that some foods contain oxalates that block calcium absorption.

My doctors say I am not doing enough but at this point I don't know what is best. My Gyno recommended Akgae Cal but i have read conflicting information about that.

I have read horror stories regarding the bone meds and refuse to go that route. Many people say they have not had success with diet and exercise.
I am at the point where I am ready to just take my chances and hope for the best as foolish as that may sound.

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@bswpb I will look into resistance training. I know there are videos available and I will have to find the correct bands to use. A friend suggested a weighted vest but I am not sure if that would be right for me due to the cervical stenosis and neck pain I have.

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@beachbabe Dr Lisa Moore's YouTube channel has lots of exercises, and she starts off slow.

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@bswpb I will look into resistance training. I know there are videos available and I will have to find the correct bands to use. A friend suggested a weighted vest but I am not sure if that would be right for me due to the cervical stenosis and neck pain I have.

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@beachbabe

Try looking at melioguide.com.
She is a physician therapist who specializes in Osteoporosis. There are other sites also but she also has a wealth of info.

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