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Osteoporosis treatment or strontium citrate?

Posted by bonelady @bonelady, May 10, 2018

Is reclast a safe treatment for osteoporosis I have not done anything so far except strontium citrate?

***Director's Note:***
There’s not enough research to know if strontium fights osteoporosis. Also, the FDA doesn’t regulate supplements in the same way as prescription drugs, so it's not possible to know if if they are safe or work well or even how much of the main ingredient they contain.

If you want to take a strontium supplement, it is recommended to ask your doctor first.

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Osteoporosis & Bone Health Support Group.

lioness | @lioness | Nov 22, 2018
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@clarkedu

I am actively and urgently in the process of deciding which osteoporosis treatment I want to "pitch" to my doctors. Fosomax is the formulary for my HMO, but that does not appeal to me at all. I feel that I need something that is shown to rebuild bone (15 lumbar and thoracic vertebral compression fractures). Initially Forteo was top contender (refrigeration requirement is an issue) until I came across Tymlos (refrigeration being easier to manage is one of several benefits over Forteo). Can and should treatments such as these be used in conjunction with strontium citrate, about which I know nothing by the way? Any feedback to help me through this maze will be highly appreciated

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@clarkedu I dont know the extent of your bone loss but there are things you can do without drugs.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 23, 2018
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@clarkedu

I am actively and urgently in the process of deciding which osteoporosis treatment I want to "pitch" to my doctors. Fosomax is the formulary for my HMO, but that does not appeal to me at all. I feel that I need something that is shown to rebuild bone (15 lumbar and thoracic vertebral compression fractures). Initially Forteo was top contender (refrigeration requirement is an issue) until I came across Tymlos (refrigeration being easier to manage is one of several benefits over Forteo). Can and should treatments such as these be used in conjunction with strontium citrate, about which I know nothing by the way? Any feedback to help me through this maze will be highly appreciated

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Welcome to Connect, @clarkedu. It looks like you've done your research. I applaud you for seeking out experiences of others add to your evaluation of which drug might work for you. @lioness is right that much can be done without drugs, but sometimes progression is such that drugs are required in conjunction with lifestyle changes.

To continue your research, you may be interested in reading and asking members questions in these discussions:
* Forteo vs. Tymlos https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/forteo-vs-tymlos-1/
* Reclast Infusion https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/reclast-infusion/
* Prolia treatment for osteoporosis https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/prolix-treatment-for-osteoporosis/
* Side Effects of Prolia https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/side-effects-of-prolia/
* Treating Osteoporosis https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hi-im-new-to-the-site-and-am-interested-in-treating-osteoperosis/

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clarkedu | @clarkedu | Nov 23, 2018
In reply to @colleenyoung "Welcome to Connect, @clarkedu. It looks like you've done your research. I applaud you for seeking..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

Welcome to Connect, @clarkedu. It looks like you've done your research. I applaud you for seeking out experiences of others add to your evaluation of which drug might work for you. @lioness is right that much can be done without drugs, but sometimes progression is such that drugs are required in conjunction with lifestyle changes.

To continue your research, you may be interested in reading and asking members questions in these discussions:
* Forteo vs. Tymlos https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/forteo-vs-tymlos-1/
* Reclast Infusion https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/reclast-infusion/
* Prolia treatment for osteoporosis https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/prolix-treatment-for-osteoporosis/
* Side Effects of Prolia https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/side-effects-of-prolia/
* Treating Osteoporosis https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hi-im-new-to-the-site-and-am-interested-in-treating-osteoperosis/

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@colleenyoung Thank you for your reply and direction. I have started exploring the discussion groups and will continue on with the links you provided. Thanks again, very sincerely!

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clarkedu | @clarkedu | Nov 23, 2018
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@lioness

@clarkedu I dont know the extent of your bone loss but there are things you can do without drugs.

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@lioness You are so kind to reply. Thank you!

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lioness | @lioness | Nov 23, 2018
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@clarkedu

I am actively and urgently in the process of deciding which osteoporosis treatment I want to "pitch" to my doctors. Fosomax is the formulary for my HMO, but that does not appeal to me at all. I feel that I need something that is shown to rebuild bone (15 lumbar and thoracic vertebral compression fractures). Initially Forteo was top contender (refrigeration requirement is an issue) until I came across Tymlos (refrigeration being easier to manage is one of several benefits over Forteo). Can and should treatments such as these be used in conjunction with strontium citrate, about which I know nothing by the way? Any feedback to help me through this maze will be highly appreciated

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@clarkedu Strontium citrate is a bone builder you can google it along with this you should get plenty of VitD3,2Calcium also exercise,using weights ,swimming here,s another website I told nd might be of interest to you https:www.bones.nih.gov,/bones/osteoporosis.Your endocrinologist can help .

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clarkedu | @clarkedu | Nov 23, 2018
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@lioness

@clarkedu Strontium citrate is a bone builder you can google it along with this you should get plenty of VitD3,2Calcium also exercise,using weights ,swimming here,s another website I told nd might be of interest to you https:www.bones.nih.gov,/bones/osteoporosis.Your endocrinologist can help .

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@linoess Thank you!

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dawnmarie | @dawnmarie | Dec 16, 2018

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis several months ago, but haven't started treatment. My Dr. doesn't want to put me on bisphosphonates because I have GCA and digestive issues. Someone on another forum posted this study and I'm going to run it by him. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/221793012_Combination_of_Micronutrients_for_Bone_COMB_Study_Bone_Density_after_Micronutrient_Intervention

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lioness | @lioness | Dec 16, 2018

@dawnmarie Welcome to this wonderful group .Im glad to hear about this research .I,ve had Osteopenia for more then 7 yrs.and I do follow all the Vitamin-Mineral that are recommended.Dont know where my other post went so this is a replacement

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dawnmarie | @dawnmarie | Dec 16, 2018
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@lioness

@dawnmarie Welcome to this wonderful group .Im glad to hear about this research .I,ve had Osteopenia for more then 7 yrs.and I do follow all the Vitamin-Mineral that are recommended.Dont know where my other post went so this is a replacement

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@lioness Thanks for the welcome and responding! I'm curious if you had any side effects from the recommended vitamins and minerals and how you found this treatment. I've been taking V D3, K2, magnesium glycinate and eating salmon without any issues. Don't want to add any more prescription meds to my long list.

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lioness | @lioness | Dec 16, 2018
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@dawnmarie

@lioness Thanks for the welcome and responding! I'm curious if you had any side effects from the recommended vitamins and minerals and how you found this treatment. I've been taking V D3, K2, magnesium glycinate and eating salmon without any issues. Don't want to add any more prescription meds to my long list.

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@dawnmarie I haven't had any side effects . The Vitamin-Mineral are all naturel Ive been on Vitamin-Mineral s all my life I dont take the strontium as this is new to me so I just stay on what I know works for me but I also do wall presses instead of bench press this strengthens the back bones being active all my life Also like you I eat wild caught salmon no farm fresh fish 🐟.Since I have fibromyalgia my magnesium is higher of then most that I take.Old saying if it ain,t broke dont fix it.

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