Reclast Infusions: Side-effects & Recovery time

@contentandwell Thats also what I take along with magnesium calcium citrate

@lioness. Do you mean boron, or prunes?
JK

About Boron
Some of you have raised concerns about claims made about boron. Thank you for flagging this.

This article provides a great overview of evidence. "Boron supplementation cannot be recommended on the basis of current research. Its basic role in metabolism of bone and the reproductive system remains unclear."
- Boron Supplementation for Low Bone Density and Osteoarthritis (2002) https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/118545-boron-supplementation-for-low-bone-density-and-osteoarthritis

Updated info here:
- Brains, Bones, and Boron https://www.healthline.com/health/brains-bones-boron
"While boron supplements have been considered as a possible treatment for people with arthritis, more clinical evidence is needed to support this claim.
Boron is considered safe for most people, but large amounts can be harmful. There also isn’t data regarding a safe level for children younger than 1 year old. Its safety hasn’t been studied in pregnant women.
It’s important that you talk with your doctor before taking supplements. It’s unlikely that boron supplements are necessary. Most experts recommend increasing intake through dietary sources like fruits and vegetables before considering supplements.
If you don’t want to take additional boron supplements, eating foods that contain boron, like prunes, raisins, dried apricots, or avocados, can help increase boron levels."

- NIH Medline Plus: Boron https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/natural/894.html
"When taken by mouth: Boron is LIKELY SAFE when taken by mouth in doses that don't exceed 20 mg per day. Boron is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when taken by mouth in higher doses. There is some concern that doses over 20 mg per day might harm a man's ability to father a child. Large quantities of boron can also cause poisoning. Signs of poisoning include skin inflammation and peeling, irritability, tremors, convulsions, weakness, headaches, depression, diarrhea, vomiting, and other symptoms."
"Hormone-sensitive condition such as breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids: Boron might act like estrogen. If you have any condition that might be made worse by exposure to estrogen, avoid supplemental boron or high amounts of boron from foods."

As always, please consult with your medical provider before taking supplements.

Hi Chris, thanks for your reply. I heard about Fosteum Plus on a Facebook page and am looking into it because I am concerned about the side effects of the traditional pharma drugs - Forteo, Tymlos, Reclast, Prolia, Fosamax, Boniva etc. I am hoping to reverse or maintain my current level of osteoporosis more naturally. I take Vitamin D3 and MK7 and will be adding Magnesium. I have decided to get calcium through my foods rather than supplements. I take Protonix for my heartburn and it really has been ineffective. Since the PPIs affect bones, I am going to find a way to taper off it. Also, thank you for the links. I have read them and am researching Genistein a little more due to my ovarian cancer history many years ago. There has to be a way to treat/manage to treat OP without drugs that the risk of side effects and rebound fractures.

@contentandwell I use both Boron 3 mg and eat 3 prunes a day .

@contentandwell I thought I already answered this but got lost in space I guess . I take 3 mg of Boron and also eat about 3 prunes a day . I love Prunes but only so many at once .

@lioness As @colleenyoung posted, Boron is really not recommended as a supplement. It's actually not difficult to get an adequate amount of Boron through dietary sources either.
JK

@colleenyoung . There are so many supplements out there that are bad for you and not approved by the FDA. Thank you for posting the artical colleen. I sent a message to my endocrinologist about taking Boron and he hasn't gotten back to me. But I won't take anything unless it's approved my a doctor.

Dear lilypaws - You can take all the guesswork out of purchasing supplements - I have posted this link here many times and they allow it. Consumerlab.com is a consumer watchdog group for supplements; they test for purity, strength, and such things as whether or not they open up in the body. I once spent $80 for some turmeric that would NOT open up - not even in a glass of water or a glass of vinegar for two days! There is a fee for their service which helps to fund the work - but it is not too much considering the money they can save you on a lousy supplement. For instance, many people are surprised to learn that AlgeaCal has too much lead in it and it only contains 87% of the magnesium it claims to have! The address is http://www.consumerlab.com. They also have hundreds and hundreds of articles about different supplements and what they do for your body. I've been a member for a decade and I consider it money well spent.

My osteoporosis is at -5.7, so I started adding boron to my daily supplements. I couldn't believe it when ALL my symptoms of rheumatoid and osteoarthritis as well as fibromyalgia are GONE. I take between 1-12-15 mg per day in divided doses. There is a wonderful video on You Tube by Dr. Jorge Fleches (who has osteoporosis which he treats with boron). He trained at Loma Linda in California and was able to stop his osteoporosis. I know many people who take large amounts of boron for their osteoporosis and they are having very good reversals. I went from about 15 years of not being able to use my hands for very much at all - I couldn't even make a fist or put sheets on the bed! Now I can crochet and play piano again!