What helps improve osteoporosis without medication?

I am discontinuing use of Prolia for osteoperosis and want to go the drug-free route of exercise and supplements to support my rebuilding and strength of bone as well as my overall health. I have a history of dental issues despite my excellent oral hygiene practices. I am very health conscious and am fearful of the risks that go with Prolia and other drugs. The research of bone building supplements is daunting and I want to take what is truly best. I see that strontium is proven to help with bone density building, along with Vit K, D3, magnesium, calcium (which form?), also boron, collagen...What should I use? I'm preparing for an appointment with my primary care doc to share why I am not continuing with Prolia. I'm 65, 5 years cancer free, and doing lots of research! Thanks!

in reply to swiendels
Sorry, I do not know what an ICD is. I would like to understand why one cannot use the vibration platform in this case.

I'm at the osteopenia stage. Did reclast infusions for 3 years with no improvement. Didn't get any worse thankfully. I decided to take things into my own hands after having a pelvic fracture that happened when I stood up and took a step forward. I haven't had a dexa scan since I started this so I can't report success yet but this is what I decided to do. I read on this forum about a bone formula vitamin called Alive Bone support. Started taking it. I was already doing collagen. I eat 6 prunes a day. I exercise 30 minutes 5 days a week. I walk 5 days a week. I walk 2500 steps a day right now. I'm working my way up. I try to drink at least 3 bottles of water. I also take iron because my hemoglobin is low from time to time.

@srose be careful coming off Prolia. Most people need to transition to another drug, usually a bisphosphonate, at least for a time, because there can be a signficant drop off in bone density when leaving Prolia (and increased fracture risk). I am sure your doc can tell you if this is a risk for you.

Thank you for your reply and helpful information! I was not aware of this…another reminder that educating ourselves about our health and the medication we take is so important. I thought I was pretty attentive to all of this, but I didn’t do as much research as I should have before going on Prolia a few years ago. My doc said I should so I did…
The unknowns about my dental needs feels too risky to continue with Prolia. I meet with my doctor in a few weeks, last took Prolia in September.
I just had a bone density scan and compared to 2 years ago, there were no changes.
Again, thank you!

I don’t know how long you’ve been on Prolia but I believe the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw increases the longer you are on a bisphosphonate, Prolia, or other med that lists ONJ as a potential side effect.
I learned this (and you can get more info about it) from Margie Bissenger’s “Happy Bones, Happy Life” 2/28/2023 episode with R. Keith McCormick interview about osteoporosis meds. It’s available on the internet or podcast. To date, I have found the episode the most helpful and useful info in trying to understand osteoporosis meds, though McCormick’s new book (and old one too) also is very helpful!

Thank you so very much for this information! I will check it out today and let you know! I have been on Prolia for about three years, my last dose was September 2022. I see my primary care doctor in a couple of weeks and am gathering as much information as I can to take to my appointment.

Just my personal experience, when I asked my dentist about taking osteoporosis drugs , he was very adamant that I NOT take them. I have Sjogerns Syndrome so I watch my oral health very closer…

How about LIV ( low intensity vibration ) device ?

I listened to the podcast with Dr McCormick Happy Bones Happy Life
and he seems very knowledgeable and gave so much information about the medications.
When he spoke about Prolia, he said that going off of it after a few years causes a rebound effect when its progress reverses! This is very upsetting to hear! I was not ever told that I would not be able to get off of this and the risks of doing so. I have a lot of questions and will continue my research…I have to believe that there are healthy, positive solutions for me without Prolia. I’m sure I’m among many in this situation.