How much weight lifting is required to build bone?

How well do you understand you BTM (bone turnover marker) test results? I had mine tested in November 2022 and twice I’ve asked my endo questions about the results and he really doesn’t seem to have a clue. My osteocalcin was 8.8 and his only comment (4 different markers were tested) was that my osteocalcin was low. When I left his office I immediately looked up osteocalcin and what I learned was ppl w/ hypothyroidism can have lower osteocalcin levels and that bisphosphonates lower osteocalcin, both of these things really make me question if he has any idea what he is doing—if my osteocalcin is low and that’s bad, why did he want me to have another zoledronic acid infusion? Additionally, when I looked up osteocalcin, I also found that post menopausal women who start exercising can naturally increase their osteocalcin levels. I exercise pretty much every day—I go to the gym 3 days a week and I try to take at least one 20 minute brisk walk every day and I often toss in a few random exercises here an there, for instance push-ups, jumping jacks, lunges, squats, etc. At my next appt w/ my endo I mentioned that if my osteocalcin is too low that either the bloodwork was handled improperly or we need to look for a reason why. He pretty much ignored what I said, told me a was high strung and that I should consider meditating or going to church.

How well do you understand you BTM (bone turnover marker) test results? I had mine tested in November 2022 and twice I’ve asked my endo questions about the results and he really doesn’t seem to have a clue. My osteocalcin was 8.8 and his only comment (4 different markers were tested) was that my osteocalcin was low. When I left his office I immediately looked up osteocalcin and what I learned was ppl w/ hypothyroidism can have lower osteocalcin levels and that bisphosphonates lower osteocalcin, both of these things really make me question if he has any idea what he is doing—if my osteocalcin is low and that’s bad, why did he want me to have another zoledronic acid infusion? Additionally, when I looked up osteocalcin, I also found that post menopausal women who start exercising can naturally increase their osteocalcin levels. I exercise pretty much every day—I go to the gym 3 days a week and I try to take at least one 20 minute brisk walk every day and I often toss in a few random exercises here an there, for instance push-ups, jumping jacks, lunges, squats, etc. At my next appt w/ my endo I mentioned that if my osteocalcin is too low that either the bloodwork was handled improperly or we need to look for a reason why. He pretty much ignored what I said, told me a was high strung and that I should consider meditating or going to church.

How well do you understand you BTM (bone turnover marker) test results? I had mine tested in November 2022 and twice I’ve asked my endo questions about the results and he really doesn’t seem to have a clue. My osteocalcin was 8.8 and his only comment (4 different markers were tested) was that my osteocalcin was low. When I left his office I immediately looked up osteocalcin and what I learned was ppl w/ hypothyroidism can have lower osteocalcin levels and that bisphosphonates lower osteocalcin, both of these things really make me question if he has any idea what he is doing—if my osteocalcin is low and that’s bad, why did he want me to have another zoledronic acid infusion? Additionally, when I looked up osteocalcin, I also found that post menopausal women who start exercising can naturally increase their osteocalcin levels. I exercise pretty much every day—I go to the gym 3 days a week and I try to take at least one 20 minute brisk walk every day and I often toss in a few random exercises here an there, for instance push-ups, jumping jacks, lunges, squats, etc. At my next appt w/ my endo I mentioned that if my osteocalcin is too low that either the bloodwork was handled improperly or we need to look for a reason why. He pretty much ignored what I said, told me a was high strung and that I should consider meditating or going to church.

Fear fracture… Since you haven’t fractured , in addition to exercise, I hope you are looking at other root causes for having osteoporosis. There are many!! Additionally, if you haven’t gone through menopause yet, investigate measures as you near that time to keep loss of bone to a minimum.

Thank you. Unfortunately, that time as come and gone. Don't get me wrong. I was thrilled to be done with periods. The unfortunate part is that I wasn't put on HRT. I went through a bizarrely early menopause (was in my early 30s). I'm almost 55 now. Generally, they say you need to start HRT before age 60 and w/i 10 yrs of your last period. I've recently found a doctor who is willing to prescribe HRT to me even though I don't meet the w/i 10 year criterion. I'm been considering it but I haven't made up my mind.

Fear fracture…. I am 65 soon to be 66 , seeing McCormick this week and will ask the hormone replacement question, cause I too am curious. I just had an endocrinologist appt 2weeks ago. Though she is new to my case I had many questions and things I wanted to hear from her. As the last and my first and only endocrinologist recommended Forteo to me 8 months ago -4 mo post L1 fracture….. she as well thought that Forteo was best. I’ve done a lot of learning since my fx a year ago …. Anyway I popped her the question about HRT , my age, menopause etc and I’m about 10/11 years out…and her response when I brought that up was “you know I might consider doing Forteo along with some HRT. “Just thought I’d pass that on as information for you and others. Good luck on your path!!!

Fear fracture…. I am 65 soon to be 66 , seeing McCormick this week and will ask the hormone replacement question, cause I too am curious. I just had an endocrinologist appt 2weeks ago. Though she is new to my case I had many questions and things I wanted to hear from her. As the last and my first and only endocrinologist recommended Forteo to me 8 months ago -4 mo post L1 fracture….. she as well thought that Forteo was best. I’ve done a lot of learning since my fx a year ago …. Anyway I popped her the question about HRT , my age, menopause etc and I’m about 10/11 years out…and her response when I brought that up was “you know I might consider doing Forteo along with some HRT. “Just thought I’d pass that on as information for you and others. Good luck on your path!!!

Thank you, Ans. I look forward to McCormick’s response to starting HRT if one is more that 10 yrs beyond menopause.

About a year ago, I found a study about post menopausal women, who took higher doses of magnesium while doing HRT, improving their trabecular bone. This article talks about that study and provides a lot helpful info that most doctors never mention to patients. https://www.drdebe.com/articles/what-your-doctor-hasnt-told-you-about-osteoporosis

Thank you. Unfortunately, that time as come and gone. Don't get me wrong. I was thrilled to be done with periods. The unfortunate part is that I wasn't put on HRT. I went through a bizarrely early menopause (was in my early 30s). I'm almost 55 now. Generally, they say you need to start HRT before age 60 and w/i 10 yrs of your last period. I've recently found a doctor who is willing to prescribe HRT to me even though I don't meet the w/i 10 year criterion. I'm been considering it but I haven't made up my mind.