Treating Osteoporosis: What works for you?

That was the dose recommended years ago. Since then, strontium ranelate has been banned in the EU. The strontium available as a supplement may or may not also present risk of clots and stroke. But the main problem is that since strontium is heavier than calcium, Dexa scans make bone density look better than it is after that dose of strontium over time. So there is skepticism when someone touts gains in bone density on that regimen. If you are willing to take it and not rely on DEXA, then no problem other than possible side effects (like Pharma meds).

I'm on PPI presently. Dr prescribed it for one month only, to be followed by Famotadine. He was emphatic about the one month. If symptoms persist, he advised to take the PPI when needed.

I am not taking the banned strontium ranelate. I take strontium citrate.

Good doc! Some people are on PPI's forever. I gradually decreased the fomatadine, breaking it in half, then taking it only when needed if Tums didn't help.

I guess I assumed you were taking the citrate since ranelate is not available! However, it is not known if the same risks come with the citrate. Since the citrate is over the counter it is not regulated the same way as an Rx. But regardless, you have to be willing to give up accuracy in DEXA scans if you use strontium. That is the real issue.

Thanks for your comment. I'll try your practice of decreasing famotadine and then breaking it in half.

Reclast made me really sick I live in DC area and looking for a good endocrinologist would you mind sharing the dr’s name please. Would very much appreciate it

It’s true that acid meds can cause bone thinning issues. I have worked out 5 days a week since I was 20 and all of a sudden I developed issues. I got
Off the meds and found out I was allergic to gluten and reflux went away. Wish I had done it sooner. Go to a nutritionist and find out what’s causing your issues

So true when you stop taking Gerd meds it’s uncomfortable at first but it passes don’t stay on this med for long my doctor told me it wouldn’t bother me and now I am
Dealing with osteoporosis!

All the meds which decrease stomach acid are PPIs. Zantac, Pepcid, all are PPIs. There is a surgical option for improving the closure at the meeting of the esophagus and stomach. Sounds intimidating, but it's only a laparoscopic procedure, same day, home in the evening. Not great, but saves your bones while freeing you from GERD. See a gastroenterologist if you haven't already.