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I have my own homeopathic & MD ordered regimine myself. I take vitamins K & B-12, because I am a regular laxative and fiber user. Frequent laxatives use can deplete vitamins K & B-12 synthesized in the large intestine and cause anemia or heart problems. I take vitamins, D3, A, calcium 1200 mg per day, all ordered by my team of physicians. Vitamin E for skin, hair, and nails, vitamins iron and muti-vitamins with iron. I also have hormone therapy estrogen & progesterone for bone and muscle health. Recall that estrogen is the primary component in bone matrix for women. I request by physician an order for a full blood panel and include an Ionized Calcium (check for signs of bone cancer & CA + 125 to check for signs of ovarian cancer, since I take estrogen as a 65 year old woman. I take diclofenac for joint swelling and pain when I need it. I have never smoked, used illegal drugs, no family history of female reproductive or breast cancer or heart disease. However, I am taking a risk, but so do smokers. I'd rather still be walking. I'm an insurance agent and I have really good insurance to support Medicare, so my out of pocket expenses are minimal. However, I'm always looking for new remedies to slow aging and enjoy life. Best, Lynn.
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What type of calcium do you take....
Thank you for the information Lynn.
I was finally ready to take either Tymlos or Forteo as recommended by my doctor. Just found out Tymlos is not covered by my Medicare supplement and Forteo is $1500 a month. I will change my drug plan in December but have not found a plan yet that covers either one adequately? Would you have a suggestion as to how to find one? I am in Southern California.
Thank you for any help you can provide.
Lynn- I realize you posted this awhile ago. I had to reply back and suggest you try magnesium glycinate in place of the laxatives you are using. I used it through cancer and hip replacement and it kept things moving. I continue to take it daily.
Lynn, thank you for your post. I am also 65 and on estrogen therapy (Climara Pro patch) after having gone through menopause at 36 due to autoimmune issues. I will ask my doctor to check these--bone cancer and 125 what are these markers?
Can you tell me more about ionized calcium? What is it and what led you to this?
Regarding laxatives and joint swelling, I have eliminated any need for these by going on a diet of vegetables, fish, tofu and meats, but strictly low carb (I eat beans and yams) and no sugar, no dairy and no gluten at all. It may seem like a big ask, but it feels like a pretty indulgent diet ( I can eat animal fats and vegan butter), and it completely resolved my constipation and all joint pain as long as I am strict about sugar and carbs. Also enabled me to get through long Covid and resolve it, albeit after a year. Might work for you and allow you to get off a couple of drugs that could be working at cross-purposes. If I didn't do this, my right hip hurts enough to make me limp and I'd be headed for a joint replacement. When I stick to it, I have no pain at all.
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If you want to slow aging Wheat Grass might be good I have been taking it for 40 years and I do not have a wrinkle I take it for my digestion does not test good at first but it tase sweet after a while