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What decision to make regarding osteoporosis

Posted by bettersleep68 @bettersleep68, Mar 6, 2023

I am going for my dexa in a few weeks..I am concerned it will show more bone loss..I am scared to start any of those medications and side effects..anyone else feel like this ...maybe just whatever will be ..

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teri8 | @teri8 | Mar 16, 2023

My BDM is -4.8 and I haven't been on any drugs. I crushed a vertebrae at the gym swinging the kettle bell.
My question is has anyone tried Fosamax (Alendronate). I haven't heard anyone say they had success with it and I'm wondering why they aren't starting me on something stronger.

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teri8 | @teri8 | Mar 16, 2023

I took Bio-identical hormones for a couple of years. They aren't main stream medicine. A special lab is used to match your own hormones, but they are still prescribed by a medical doctor. I felt incredible on them. Happy, healthy and strong. Unfortunately, I got Gerds (acid reflux) which is all through my family and the doctor treating me thought it might be something more serious - so he stopped seeing me. I really regret not trying to find another doctor or getting him back, because now I'm too old to start them. They made a huge difference in my bones and skin and energy etc. They're a nuisance to put on every night in a different spot (creams) and expensive but so worth it!!! My bone density took a serious dive sometime after stopping them.

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loplady | @loplady | Mar 19, 2023
In reply to @bettersleep68 "Thank you for caring and responding to my post..March 29 is dexa..I am trying so hard..." + (show)
@bettersleep68

Thank you for caring and responding to my post..March 29 is dexa..I am trying so hard to just maintain my scores..take vit d and algaecal..hope it has helped...will know at end of month...thank you again

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Hi - I found algaecal in my research and would love to know how long you have taken it and what your scan shows at the end of the month. I'm trying to research Collagen etc. to try to avoid meds. My scan showed -2.9 for L1-L4. I hope your results show improvement!!

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bettersleep68 | @bettersleep68 | Mar 19, 2023
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@loplady

Hi - I found algaecal in my research and would love to know how long you have taken it and what your scan shows at the end of the month. I'm trying to research Collagen etc. to try to avoid meds. My scan showed -2.9 for L1-L4. I hope your results show improvement!!

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I have been on algaecal for 4 yrs....I hope it does show improvement on dexa which is next week ...I know the algaecal is expensive but so is the medication....hope to make the best decision

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loplady | @loplady | Mar 19, 2023

Thanks and please let me know if you see improvement. I just began doing the research on this and was diagnosed last week.

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glitzy50 | @glitzy50 | Nov 19, 2023

Anyone have improved bone density after using algaecal?

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patjack2 | @patjack2 | Nov 20, 2023

Hi Bettersleep 68. Do you have an OsteoStrong near you. I’ve been going for 1 year and my osteoporosis has gotten much better. It’s once a week and you work with a trainer. No drugs!

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ripley | @ripley | Nov 21, 2023
In reply to @pami "I just had a DEXA scan. My regimen is on top of Prolia. After 1 year..." + (show)
@pami

I just had a DEXA scan. My regimen is on top of Prolia. After 1 year of Prolia, my diet, Vitamins and exercise, my bone density in my spine increased from 4.1 to 3.6. I get a yearly DEXA scan. I just got my 3rd Prolia shot a week ago.

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Is "bone density" the DEXA score, or is it a separate test?

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windyshores | @windyshores | Nov 21, 2023
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@ripley

Is "bone density" the DEXA score, or is it a separate test?

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DEXA measures bone density @ripley 🙂

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paint4me | @paint4me | Dec 17, 2023
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@candy209

You are so right!!! My mom had four children at an early age and then went on hormones her entire life and was so youthful looking. I needed hormones at the time when that study came out and said they were dangerous. I am 64 and still might consider taking some lower dose hormones along with evenity or another med. I had a very well known functional med doc from John Hopkins suggest I try that. He also put me in touch with a functional nutritionist to help with my stomach issues. She has been amazing. Helped me so much.
I also started taking Algaecal calcium not the stronium. In just three weeks on this type of calcium my nails are growing and strong. Before taking them my nails would just break and peel and were very flexible and thin.
Thank you everyone for all your support and sharing.

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I am interested in your feelings about AlgaeCal supplements. I am starting it after years of taking Garden of Life raw calcium and D3.

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