Hello TSC~
So inspiring to hear of your journey. I commend you on searching out what could work for you. Understanding why we're losing more bone than we're making is the question. From the brief time I've been on the Mayo Clinic Connect thread..what I've gleaned most is the fact that for many who are taking the prescription drugs for osteo are not happy at all with their commitment to these drugs. Peace of mind is kinda left out of the equation...
Sounds like you are seeking ways of emlerolating your current condition in other ways that give you back control and 'ergo', peace of mind...good for you!
I am more than interested in how you feel using the vibration machine. The theory behind it's efficacy makes sense to me. Irritate the bone and it will respond by building more bone! Even with my severe osteoporosis..I'm getting ready to have an implant put in the space where I lost a first molar. I asked the oral surgeon if it was a waste to do this as my bone picture is so poor....but his answer was interesting. Because they 'screw' the implant into the bone...it causes the bone to 'grow' around the implant like it's a real root. Well....if this can work in a few months..showing up on x-rays..then this should mean that if we can safely irritate our bones..that they will respond in kind..and grow more bone density. Using a vibration machine sounds like it could be a useful adjunct to all the other things you're already doing for better bone health. I feel that you could possibly see a difference in your bone density within 6 months of using this machine..and then you'll know if you're being helped by it. Please keep us all posted on your progress...and which one did you decide on buying and why? I'm so excited for you!
I started Grow Bone this morning....besides doing all the other additions to my life style. This does look to be a very good formula. I feel that taking Strontium is a real boon to us as well. This combination seems to have all the bases covered. I also do about 3oz. of Kombucha a day along with many other vitamins and minerals. I'm eating for better bones and a healthier me...not too exciting, but I feel empowered and more in control by living this way.
I am currently using a professional rebounder...I can jog in place for as long as I desire....I used to be quite the runner..so now I can get that same 'feeling' from the rebounder. I understand the G-force behind the wisdom here. I can't always get out and walk...but I can do hand weights and the rebounder everyday.
I'm currently waiting to get an appointment with an Endocrinologist to see about getting more sophisticated testing done. I would like to find out where the weakness is in my system..so I can address that. Seems to me if we're going to make a dent in our bone density and health..we need to know where the leak in our bucket is!
Since the DEXA machine changed in the hospital where I go for testing..there is no comparison to the ones I've gotten in the past.
I will request one in about 8 months. If what I'm doing is making a difference..even a wee bit..it should show up on this more sophisticated machine.
All we can do is try and be better then we were the day before....
hugs.....