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The Paradox of Osteoporosis Irreversibility
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: May 20, 2023 | Replies (28)Comment receiving replies
@imallears So many people just don't realize the importance of protein. I would actually like to be a little bit more plant-based, and I do eat beans occasionally, but the thought of tofu makes me gag. I made a stew with it once. My husband and I both agreed, it was delicious after we took those squares of tofu out.
The big problem with red meat of course is cholesterol. I keep meaning to ask my doctor if low-fat red meat is not too bad. When we have steak for dinner I buy tenderloin for myself and a strip for my husband - he has a terrible diet and is as healthy as a horse. When we have burgers I generally buy 92% lean. It's not as tasty but of course much better for you. We never have red meat more than once a week so these days I don't waste our red meat dinner on stews, etc. It's either steak or a juicy burger.
My DEXA last month was dismal despite doing all of the right things for the last year, except a medication. I guess I just can't fight the prednisone, but they have reduced my dose so hopefully that will help. I start Tymlos this week. The first month is going to cost almost $900 but we haven't been spending money on anything else and that's very important to me. I tried for copay assistance but the income cut-off was lower than our annual income.
JK
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@imallears and @contentandwell, I appreciated both your posts. As a stage 3 CKD patient and with too much protein showing up on labs, I am in somewhat of a dilemma too about what to do to stay at my best now that I've stopped Reclast.
With the kidney problem, I've restricted red meat but like you, JK, when I do opt for it, it has to be a looked forward to steak or 92% lean ground beef burger or taco. I've relied much more heavily on plant proteins since kidney diagnosis and was really disappointed when my PCP denied my request for an endocrinologist referral, saying that in addition to fish oil, and calcium, my multi-vitamin contained all the supplements I asked about.
JK, your cost for a month of Tylos is outrageous and so indicative of how the rampant increase in all medical costs are resulting in more and more unable to seek and receive the medical treatment needed. Hope you'll let us know how the Tymlos works for you.
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I agree about tofu...never could make it palatable.
Grass fed beef has lower cholesterol and more omega 3 and less bad fats than regular beef. Lean is better but, as you said, not as tasty. I use grass fed bison for burgers which is very lean so I started to add a little breadcrumbs and more seasoning to each patty and it is very tender. I also found a recipe for bison meatloaf that I like that is very wet when you combine all the I ingredients but cooks up firm. I like the taste of bison. I also found that you can't cook lean meat as fast as fatty meat or at as high a temperature . Slower and lower heat seems to result in a better outcome.
I think once a week with a good quality grass fed meat would be fine and your doctor may okay it. I don't have any underlying health problems except for osteoporosis and my cholesterol is fine. But I also don't eat much red meat other than burgers mainly because grass fed is expensive. My daughter orders all grassfed beef, pork and chicken from Butcher Box. Their food is so good and the meat so juicy...I was surprised.
So everyone in a while I have a big fatty juicy grassfed tenderloin or pork chop when I get the urge. Life is too short to eat bad food as they say. My diet is healthy and I make sure it tastes good and looks good.
Good luck with the Tylmos...awful price for that.
Fl Mary
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@contentandwell, You may find it helpful to check out Tymlos through Optum Rx Specialty Pharmacy. I pay $100 per month. Good luck with this medication. I have not had side effects. Have 6 more months to go.....Let me know if I can help you.
Chris