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Ankylosing Spondylitis + Osteoporosis

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Dec 8, 2023 | Replies (16)

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@tspoon3

Thank you for your quick response! I started off almost 20 years ago with the Osteoporosis diagnosis and took Fosomax for 7 years. After this time my bone density scores have slowly gotten worse. My last test was hip -2.5 and spine -3.1. I am a small (5'2" and 108 lbs), white, 63 year old woman. My mother also had Osteoporosis. I have had no fractures at this point. I started extreme autoimmune symptoms in 2014. My inflammation numbers were very high and I could hardly move including breathing. So, it has been a long road! I have eliminated gluten and most dairy and sugar. Of course no processed food. I also try to eat "cleanly". I take supplements such as tumeric, fish oil, D3 with K2, Vit C, Zinc, Magnesium and Biost. Currently I am taking 150 mg of Cosentyx for Ankylosing Spondylitis. Before taking Cosentyx I tried all the other drugs but nothing worked or I was allergic to it. For stress management I journal each morning, walk in nature, dance and enjoy friends and family. I also try to meditate and use a sauna whenever possible. For the Osteoporosis I attend a weight lifting class 3 times per week and use bone broth when possible. I am open to suggestions. I really don't want to take medication for Osteoporosis but my doctors are recommending it strongly. So far I have held off but I am wondering if that is the smartest thing to do??? I appreciate any feedback.

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@tspoon3 I have osteopenia and can relate to not wanting to take any more medications if there is a natural way to help. I have no medical training or background but I feel the same as you do about not wanting any medications unless it's absolutely necessary. Here is another page that offers some information and includes some of the things you are already doing.

Naturopathic Approaches to Preventing and Treating Osteoporosis
-- https://www.naturalmedicinejournal.com/journal/2010-11/naturopathic-approaches-preventing-and-treating-osteoporosis

Have you had a discussion with your doctor on weighing the risks of not taking medications? Here's some more information that may help you weigh the risks.

Shunning osteoporosis treatment isn’t a wise decision for most women
-- https://www.health.harvard.edu/womens-health/shunning-osteoporosis-treatment-isnt-a-wise-decision-for-most-women

Mayo Clinic Medical Science Blog -- Finding what works best to stop osteoporosis in its tracks
-- https://advancingthescience.mayo.edu/2019/06/17/finding-what-works-best-to-stop-osteoporosis-in-its-tracks/

Hello. Have you found the Cosentyx to work well for your pain and inflammation?