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I reversed osteoporosis without drugs
I had my bone quality test yesterday along with another bone density test. This was my third bone density test in 14 months.
My first bone density test was Nov 2021.
I started consulting with different doctors. If I must take meds I would. But I had to get to the truth.
The physician who appeared to know the most is Keith McCormick DC the chiropractor who got osteoporosis at a very young age and really understands it.
That first DEXA scan showed I had mild osteoperosis of the spine, within the margin of error.
So no McCormick said to take the CTX (blood) test and a few others.
CTX was good.
My CTX shows that the osteoclasts are not breaking down too much bone. therefore, my next bone density test shouldn’t show that that I am much worse.
I decided not to wait until 2 years for another scan and took
I took another bone density (aka DEXA) scan 10/2022 to see if that was true about the CTX.
My spine was actually better in that scan and it was now osteopenia.
My hip was a little worse bringing it outside the margin of error. McCormick said this was a tough call so I said to him why don’t I get a bone quality test (that he told me about) and I figured that will buy me a little time anyway lol.
Unfortunately, the bone quality test only measures the spine.
Since it’s unusual for your spine to get better and your hip to get worse, it made me think - what have I done differently since the last test? Why would my spine improve but not my hip? What is my spine doing that my hip is not?
I decided it had to be the Supernatural virtual reality exercise app that I exercise to (on the oculus quest VR helmet). Even though I am striking the air, there actually is resistance, and I push hard to hit it as powerfully as I can.
I decided to put weights on my ankles. Everything I read says weight training should be once or twice a week, and I certainly only did it once.
Back to yesterday and the bone quality (TBS) test and yet another bone density (DEXA) test.
My hip was back to where it was on the first test. This put me back inside the margin of error where I would not have to take medication
This demonstrated to me that the CTX score did in fact mean I'm not losing density quickly.
Yesterday's test shows that my spine continued to improve and my bone density score was no longerosteopenia. It was normal. My bone quality test was great. The tech really loved it and called me over to show me how I was completely in the green meaning It was normal which is a little unusual at my age, 74, altogether.
I may be wrong about supernatural helping.
I’ll probably take the DEXA again in six months because I am anxious to see how the hip does, and if it improves even more.
And if so, I’ll turn myself into a study. 😂
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So you consulted with McCormick? Do you feel it was worth it? I’m reading the book, but I’m feeling lost right now.
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1 ReactionDefinitely worth it to me. and three doctors simply gave me a prescription to Fosamax but McCormick had me do additional labs which told me that I was getting worse slowly and had time to do some strength training. I took another DEXA and a TBS, phone quality test (none of the other doctors even suggested it and there’s one 40 minutes from my house) none of the other doctors even suggested it and there was one 40 minutes from my house) after a year or so. My DEXA improved with my spine being normal and my hip within the margin of error and my bone quality was nomy DEXA improved with my spine being normal and my hip within the margin of error and the bone quality was normal. So I did not need to take any drugs, and I continued my strength training and my improve diet. Eat those fruits, vegetables and dark leafy greens in particular.
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8 ReactionsThank you for this information. I am going to look up Dr McCormick. Assuming this will be a phone/video appointment.
I have been disappointed by my primary care doctor and endocrinologist. A drug is their only path to help my osteoporosis. Health insurance pushed drugs.
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4 ReactionsThe echolight measure fragility score and quality of bone *. I just did the test in NC
@vgen Dr. McCormick may suggest medications, depending on your status. He used them himself.
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1 ReactionI like that McCormick is open to all approaches and has no agenda. He is far more knowledgeable than any doctor I spoke with locally. Locally 4 doctors just said to take meds. It turned out I didn't need to.
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4 ReactionsWestern medicine is always medicate and operate.
Diet is key and so important and the American diet is terrible as well as any country that has gone to that dark side of eating.
Fruits, Vegetables and exercise is the ticket to good health.
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3 ReactionsSome of us have no choice but to medicate for bones! But I am glad things are moving away from medicating osteopenia and early osteoporosis in some practices.
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2 ReactionsYes, I know that sometimes there is little choice. I have osteoporosis as did some of my relatives. But I will always wonder about the 'hereditary' aspects as my mother and my aunt who had it had TERRIBLE diets because they cared about their appearance and ate accordingly. I do believe that genetic tendencies are real. And all we can do in that case is be mindful and educate ourselves. The problem for me personally was that my mother was stubborn when it came to her appearance so she paid attention to what made her happy. But I will say that I grew up eating mostly fresh and frozen veggies but also in the age of the dawn of convenience foods. And back then they were unaware of the harms of chemicals used to process and preserve the commercial products. Also, all drugs were considered miracles as they helped save a lot of lives which of course is a good thing.
We can't really go back and undo all the harms that were done to our planet and stop the chemical companies from producing ever more harm to us with drugs that sometimes also do good things. We just have to each make our own decisions about what is acceptable for us each personally. My body, for whatever reason, does not like drugs, even some natural ones. This is why I use foods as medicine and eat a limited natural foods diet. Not full vegetarian, not vegan either but I choose what seems to agree with my body most of the time. and that changes with age I find. And I do my best to vary my diet as much as possible. Fortunately for me it seems to like and do well with super dark chocolate. ;o)
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1 ReactionMy CTX stayed high but my bone density improved. I know my bones are strong, I fell hard (usually don't) with puppy over bone with wet shoes and didn't break fall much. Wrist, side, hips etc. were fine, a couple of black and blues. My doc without OP fell on stairs and broke wrist. There is so much more to OP than they understand. My mom fell yearly I think, her guardian angel was overworked and finally got a small hairline break at 92. Lived to 97 without any other. Sometimes strength and bone density is not accurately read.
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