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Your tips for healthy living with osteoporosis: What helps?

Posted by Colleen Young, Connect Director @colleenyoung, Sep 13, 2022

Welcome to the Osteoporosis & Bone Health group, a space for support, practical information, and answers to your questions from members like you about bone loss and healthy living.

Pull up a chair and let’s chat. Why not start by introducing yourself? What healthy living tip has helped you live well with osteoporosis?

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wright | @wright | Sep 28, 2022

LIV vibration plate and red algae calcium
Also Boron

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wright | @wright | Sep 28, 2022
In reply to @bettersleep68 "I feel that aging is the most common thing that causes osteoporosis and osteoarthritis..plus hereditary plays..." + (show)
@bettersleep68

I feel that aging is the most common thing that causes osteoporosis and osteoarthritis..plus hereditary plays a big part..it is sad but I do not think taking drugs with awful side effects is the answer..exercise and diet will help but you cannot change the outcome ..I try to maintain by taking calcium and supplements..hope I do not get any worse. Hoping for the best

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I have gotten better with the use of Low Intensity Vibration Plate
and elinating any rxs or ailments that draw on calcium reserved plus micronutrients and good diet

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geedle12 | @geedle12 | Sep 29, 2022
In reply to @wright "I have gotten better with the use of Low Intensity Vibration Plate and elinating any rxs..." + (show)
@wright

I have gotten better with the use of Low Intensity Vibration Plate
and elinating any rxs or ailments that draw on calcium reserved plus micronutrients and good diet

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What is rxs and what micronutrients do you take, thanks!

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rugolden | @rugolden | Sep 29, 2022

I also would like to know. What you are taking.

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windyshores | @windyshores | Sep 29, 2022

Calcium, D3, K2, Mg, tai chi, long walks and, after painful and debilitating fractures, Tymlos. This medication has worked miracles on my stamina and strength, but have not yet had DEXA post-treatment. I started at a low dose of two clicks out of 8 and moved up to 7, and it has been a year. Side effects go away after awhile.

The problem with osteoporosis is that we feel fine- until we fracture. So denial is easy. I hope folks will consider bone building meds (Forteo, Tymlos, Evenity) when DEXA score are severe or fractures have occurred.

For those who are not yet at high risk, I recommend Keith McCormick's book "The Whole Body Approach to Osteoporosis." Note that he himself did meds before maintaining and last time I was on Lani Simpson's FB she was also considering meds. Sometimes that time comes when meds are the only way to avoid disability and pain from fractures.

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jojo58 | @jojo58 | Sep 29, 2022
In reply to @windyshores "Calcium, D3, K2, Mg, tai chi, long walks and, after painful and debilitating fractures, Tymlos. This..." + (show)
@windyshores

Calcium, D3, K2, Mg, tai chi, long walks and, after painful and debilitating fractures, Tymlos. This medication has worked miracles on my stamina and strength, but have not yet had DEXA post-treatment. I started at a low dose of two clicks out of 8 and moved up to 7, and it has been a year. Side effects go away after awhile.

The problem with osteoporosis is that we feel fine- until we fracture. So denial is easy. I hope folks will consider bone building meds (Forteo, Tymlos, Evenity) when DEXA score are severe or fractures have occurred.

For those who are not yet at high risk, I recommend Keith McCormick's book "The Whole Body Approach to Osteoporosis." Note that he himself did meds before maintaining and last time I was on Lani Simpson's FB she was also considering meds. Sometimes that time comes when meds are the only way to avoid disability and pain from fractures.

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I am taking Calcium with D3 but can’t find the K2. My aunt, retired nurse, recommended this for my mother and I. I thought it was all one pill. The Calcium D3 is but I can’t find the K2. I am in SC also very close to stores in NC. Do you have any recommendations for finding it? Thank you. I’m overdue for a DEXA scan and to be honest, scared to find out what it says.

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windyshores | @windyshores | Sep 29, 2022
In reply to @jojo58 "I am taking Calcium with D3 but can’t find the K2. My aunt, retired nurse, recommended..." + (show)
@jojo58

I am taking Calcium with D3 but can’t find the K2. My aunt, retired nurse, recommended this for my mother and I. I thought it was all one pill. The Calcium D3 is but I can’t find the K2. I am in SC also very close to stores in NC. Do you have any recommendations for finding it? Thank you. I’m overdue for a DEXA scan and to be honest, scared to find out what it says.

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@joho58 I do Nordic Naturals gummies. You can get them at Whole Foods or order directly from the Nordic Naturals site. I hate pills! I take 1-2 (depending on season) of the D3 gummies (1,000 units each) and one of the combined D3 K2 gummies (1,000 D3 and 455 mcg K2).

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bettersleep68 | @bettersleep68 | Sep 29, 2022
In reply to @wright "I have gotten better with the use of Low Intensity Vibration Plate and elinating any rxs..." + (show)
@wright

I have gotten better with the use of Low Intensity Vibration Plate
and elinating any rxs or ailments that draw on calcium reserved plus micronutrients and good diet

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Did your dexa scan improve or do you just feel better using vibration plate

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etartaglione | @etartaglione | Sep 30, 2022
In reply to @notmoff "I'm a very slender 79 yr old caucasian lady who hoped that remaining active (hiking, cycling,..." + (show)
@notmoff

I'm a very slender 79 yr old caucasian lady who hoped that remaining active (hiking, cycling, walking), eating a lot of dairy, and avoiding smoking & drinking would reduce my chances that osteopenia would progress to osteoporosis. But here I am with a 10 year history of spinal compression fractures now resulting in kyphosis, scoliosis, significant back pain and a loss of about 5" inches in height.

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i know a little of what you are going thru i am a 73 year old male with 1 serious fracture much much pain and cant take any meds because of bad stomack GOOD LUCK

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etartaglione | @etartaglione | Sep 30, 2022
In reply to @wright "LIV vibration plate and red algae calcium Also Boron" + (show)
@wright

LIV vibration plate and red algae calcium
Also Boron

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iI would love to try the vibration plate but i have a SERIOUS T12 FRACTURE might do more damage!!

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