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Treating Osteoporosis: What works for you?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Nov 3, 2023 | Replies (1084)Comment receiving replies
Hello, my name is Toni. I’m a healthy 75 year old woman with Osteoporosis. My T-score of the spine is -3.5. My Hip is -2.5 and the my Neck is -3.2. I’m also a breast cancer survivor. My Endocrinologist has wanted me on Prolia for several years. Reading and being informed of the side effects of this drug and other drugs for osteoporosis, it tells me I am not a good candidate. I have always taken the natural approach to treat whatever ails me with diet and vitamin supplements. A few years ago I was seeing a Functional Doctor who was wonderful. He is no longer on my Insurance and is quite expensive for me to go out of network in order to see him. At this point, I am not sure I am taking the best vitamins and minerals (and their dosage.) I’d appreciate any feedback and suggestions. Thanks!
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Keith McCormick's book "The Whole Body Approach to Osteoporosis" is a good resource, but know that he did medication before a natural approach. Dr. Lani Simpson is another resource but she also is going on meds at this point.
With a spine of -3.5 have you considered Tymlos, Forteo or Evenity? I started Tymlos at a low dose (2 clicks of the pen out of 8) and moved up. Side effects fade.
I have several spinal fractures which cause pain and disability. Believe me, you do not want to risk fractures.