Re: Breast cancer, a-fib, and calcium tablets

Posted by timely @timely, May 7, 2023

I was told to stop taking calcium tablets in April, 2022 by my cardiologist. ( I'm presuming becaues of a-fib.)
Had to csncel DEXA at end of August because of stress dealing with breast cancer diagnosis the wek before.
Asked medical oncologist in Jan. 2023 if I should schedule DEXA and got no response.
Took it upon myself to schedule DEXA last week and found out that I have severe osteoporsosis. Have been taking Lestrozole which destroys calcium since March 2023.

Any advice?

Supposedly, the calcium tablets cause a-fib and the Leterzole kills calcium and with osteoporsosis, causes tibia and hip breakage.
Leterzole helps prevent further cancer.....

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eku | @eku | May 10, 2023

May I add exercise to strengthen your bones? Daily walks are wonderful (I guess could help your heart health,too? One stone, many birds 😀)
I am also trying to find expert opinion on how to start light weightlifting given that I am on anastrozole with tumors on my spine.

anjalima | @anjalima | May 10, 2023

In reply to @eku "May I add exercise to strengthen your bones? Daily walks are wonderful (I guess could help..." + (show)

I’m also interested in light weight training.

anjalima | @anjalima | May 10, 2023

Loren Fishman has a you tube and a book on 12 Yoga poses for bone health. It’s an excellent resource as it gives 3 versions of each pose to include “normal”, osteopenia and osteoporosis. It’s really quite excellent. All that is needed is a mat , block and yoga strap/belt… and all of these can be improvised with common household items.