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The Paradox of Osteoporosis Irreversibility

Posted by JK @contentandwell, Jan 11, 2021

This is a very interesting article. It addresses the calcium and protein needs for bone maintenance. I increased my protein consumption a few months back when I first read that it was as important as calcium since our bones are half protein, but this article explains things fully and suggests the amount we should be consuming. I think many people are not aware of the amount of protein they need to be having.
http://blogs.creighton.edu/heaney/2014/07/25/the-paradox-of-osteoporosis-irreversibility-2/
JK

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windyshores | @windyshores | Jul 16, 2022
In reply to @contentandwell "@windyshores I do realize that Tymlos, along with Forteo, grows bone which is why I opted..." + (show)
@contentandwell

@windyshores
I do realize that Tymlos, along with Forteo, grows bone which is why I opted for it despite the very high cost. Tymlos is the first drug I have taken for osteoporosis. I had a minor hip fracture which I think is why I was approved to take it. Many people do not get approved unless they have tried one of the lesser osteoporosis drugs. That of course is sort of backward if as they say, Tymlos is best taken prior to bisphosphonates.

I have done the full dose the whole time, I'm on my 17th month now. My doctor said to start with it and if it needed to be adjusted we could do that. The side effects I have had are the "puffy belly" and possibly leg aches. I am really not sure if the leg aches are a result of Tymlos or not.
JK

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@contentandwell what was your hip DEXA? Curious. I recently read that more fractures happen with osteopenia, though the fracture rate is higher with osteoporosis. I think it's great you were able to do Tymlos first. Has it helped?

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callalloo | @callalloo | Jul 17, 2022

I'm posting this article from Harvard Health about protein and to remind us of the variety of sources. The body can actually make protein if it has the needed amino acids as well. I think that argues for a full and varied diet, along with direct protein consumption, and hoping it all balances out.
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/protein/

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onestepatatime | @onestepatatime | Jul 17, 2022
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Good morning, I am so clueless as to why they want my BP lower. Maybe next Thursday, I will have better knowledge.

Years ago (cannot remember when), I had two Reclast infusions. They were so easy, ran upstairs from work and half an hour later was back to work. I did not get to finish all five because my dental implants got in the way. You have to wait 5 months to have them finished and then wait 5 months to start again. So things were kind of put off and never went back. Years later I started Tymlos. And you know the rest. Due for my yearly Endo checkup and Dexa. I wished I knew what comes next. Guess I will just have to wait. Keep in touch and let me know what the future will hold. KLH

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I was given a blood pressure med to treat osteoporosis because I had hypercalciurea, in which my kidneys were flushing too much calcium out of my body. A certain type of blood pressure med can help the body to hold in calcium. That’s how it was explained to me. That’s why I was prescribed chlorthalidone, even though I don’t have high blood pressure.

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kilh | @kilh | Jul 17, 2022
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@onestepatatime

I was given a blood pressure med to treat osteoporosis because I had hypercalciurea, in which my kidneys were flushing too much calcium out of my body. A certain type of blood pressure med can help the body to hold in calcium. That’s how it was explained to me. That’s why I was prescribed chlorthalidone, even though I don’t have high blood pressure.

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How low is your BP? When I take the meds my BP goes below 100. Then I really can not get anything done but rest. My CA is fine and so are all my other labs. They tried two BP meds and took me off a week later so their side effects. I still have four meds I am taking along with all their side effects. What does your BP run?

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onestepatatime | @onestepatatime | Jul 17, 2022
In reply to @kilh "How low is your BP? When I take the meds my BP goes below 100. Then..." + (show)
@kilh

How low is your BP? When I take the meds my BP goes below 100. Then I really can not get anything done but rest. My CA is fine and so are all my other labs. They tried two BP meds and took me off a week later so their side effects. I still have four meds I am taking along with all their side effects. What does your BP run?

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I don’t remember the numbers, but my BP is usually in the normal range. The hypercalciurea wasn’t diagnosed with regular lab tests. It was diagnosed with a 24-hour urine test. They give you a container to use at home for 24 hours, and then you bring it to the lab.

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kilh | @kilh | Jul 17, 2022
In reply to @onestepatatime "I don’t remember the numbers, but my BP is usually in the normal range. The hypercalciurea..." + (show)
@onestepatatime

I don’t remember the numbers, but my BP is usually in the normal range. The hypercalciurea wasn’t diagnosed with regular lab tests. It was diagnosed with a 24-hour urine test. They give you a container to use at home for 24 hours, and then you bring it to the lab.

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I had the 24 hour UA ran and I was in the normal range. But my blood CA runs right below normal high.

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ritanada | @ritanada | May 19, 2023

Not possible to open the link
Problem at the University

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kirstenlheld | @kirstenlheld | May 20, 2023
In reply to @onestepatatime "I don’t remember the numbers, but my BP is usually in the normal range. The hypercalciurea..." + (show)
@onestepatatime

I don’t remember the numbers, but my BP is usually in the normal range. The hypercalciurea wasn’t diagnosed with regular lab tests. It was diagnosed with a 24-hour urine test. They give you a container to use at home for 24 hours, and then you bring it to the lab.

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I'm getting ready to do the 24-hour urine test myself. Got my jug from the lab the other day. I also got a full battery of the recommended blood tests and am going to decide if to take medication and if so, which kind after a full consultation with Dr. Keith McCormick.

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