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Drugs or exercise and vitamins?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Aug 30 1:35pm | Replies (90)Comment receiving replies
I went to an Endocrinologist and a rheumatologist and they weren’t interested in seeing why my bone density was getting worse, they just wanted me to take the strong bone building meds then take Prolia after that. I like to know why something is happening in addition to trying to fix the problem. I eat well, take supplements, exercise daily. It might have something to do with my digestion but I need to get that checked out.
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That’s very frustrating! I’m with you. I want to solve the problem instead of creating more!
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@trathfon62 my experience is that once we are past menopause, we lose bone naturally. The biggest drop for me was right at menopause (and also at the beginning of cancer meds that dropped estrogen further). In other words after an initial big drop, for me, the rate of loss eased- but continued. No matter what I ate, what supplements I took or how I exercised.
Tai chi helped with balance and body awareness- and other benefits. I stay away from yoga.
We are living longer. I believe a lot of us will face the need for meds, unfortunately.