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Calcium and Vitamin D for bone density

Posted by ellerbracke @ellerbracke, Oct 1, 2019

A recent bone density test came back in the low average range for my age. My OBGYN recommended calcium and vitamin D. I checked with a family member who is a pharmacist, and she says that the benefits of calcium supplements are not clear cut. Regarding vitamin D, I’m in the sunbelt, and spend at least 2 hours per day outdoors during 8 to 9 months a year (early morning, or evening, sun screen between 10 AM and 5 PM if applicable for pool, beach, for example). I’m sure many people on this forum have done their own research regarding the benefits of calcium pills, and I would love to hear what the current consensus is. I exercise regularly, so my bones get a workout from the muscles pulling on them, if that makes a difference. I think the data I was given is that statistically I have an 8% chance of a hip fracture in the next decade, based on the test results.

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lebanon100 | @lebanon100 | Apr 17, 2022
In reply to @bunky44 "Hello Lebanon100- Good to hear from you. The LifePro Waver machine is the 'blue' one that..." + (show)
@bunky44

Hello Lebanon100-
Good to hear from you. The LifePro Waver machine is the 'blue' one that you can see on google...There seem to be quite a few of these machines out there now. I am using mine daily..2x a day and am feeling ever so much better by doing so. I was plagued by disparate feelings in my lower legs..which I feel could have been caused by a bone building product I was also taking..but the jury is still out on that for now. As soon as I stopped taking that formula, the wierd feelings have since decreased..but since I added in the vibration plate workouts..now I'm confused..but still trying my best to listen to my body better. I switched to another bone building product for now. I see so many complaints as to how many capsules a day one has to take to begin to reverse or at least ameliorate one's bone density..and find these complaints to be a bit annoying, if I may say so. Changing up what we've been doing, in my mind is a good thing to do. We didn't get our weakened bones overnight..and it won't be a fast recovery of bone strength if we only find ways not to start on a program and stick with it long enough to see results. And if not..then try another. I just saw a product that was initiated by an MD, Oncologist...who my husband had the good fortune of seeing when he had stage 4 prostate cancer. This doctor literally saved his life with his knowledge and expertise in prostate cancer. Now I see that he's behind a bone density product and one that I will try next..as I have full faith in this man's ability to do his research to put his name on a product. My husband survived his bout with prostate cancer, thanks to the assistance of this MD and lived cancer free for over 20 years before succumbing to Parkinson's with LBD, last year.
My best advice, for what it's worth, is that we all take on this battle with full intentions of doing all we can to stay upright and not have any or more fractures if we can help it. There's more to this then just taking pills...we have to keep moving and with our utmost goal of staying strong no matter what our decisions are regarding all things that affect our well being and peace of mind. It's upon each one of us to strive for a better tomorrow by putting in the work today. I have to give myself this 'pep' talk everyday..as I'm a bit lazy, must admit..but wanting to see a better result on my DEXA then in the past..so that's now on me. I'll admit..it's not easy at all, but I'm determined to stay as well as possible in my total health picture, so making changes for that end result is now my priority. I took the best care I could have for my husband of 47 wonderful years..and now it's my turn to take care of me and never to late..hopefully. I wish you all the best..so get out and make this your best day ever! I'm now going to do some free weight exercises...thank you all for giving me the strength to carry on...

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Hello and thank you for providing the information I asked you about. And thanks for the pep talk. I appreciated your sharing about your husband and so glad he found a doctor to help him live a longer life with you.

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callalloo | @callalloo | Apr 17, 2022
In reply to @bunky44 "Hello Lebanon100- Good to hear from you. The LifePro Waver machine is the 'blue' one that..." + (show)
@bunky44

Hello Lebanon100-
Good to hear from you. The LifePro Waver machine is the 'blue' one that you can see on google...There seem to be quite a few of these machines out there now. I am using mine daily..2x a day and am feeling ever so much better by doing so. I was plagued by disparate feelings in my lower legs..which I feel could have been caused by a bone building product I was also taking..but the jury is still out on that for now. As soon as I stopped taking that formula, the wierd feelings have since decreased..but since I added in the vibration plate workouts..now I'm confused..but still trying my best to listen to my body better. I switched to another bone building product for now. I see so many complaints as to how many capsules a day one has to take to begin to reverse or at least ameliorate one's bone density..and find these complaints to be a bit annoying, if I may say so. Changing up what we've been doing, in my mind is a good thing to do. We didn't get our weakened bones overnight..and it won't be a fast recovery of bone strength if we only find ways not to start on a program and stick with it long enough to see results. And if not..then try another. I just saw a product that was initiated by an MD, Oncologist...who my husband had the good fortune of seeing when he had stage 4 prostate cancer. This doctor literally saved his life with his knowledge and expertise in prostate cancer. Now I see that he's behind a bone density product and one that I will try next..as I have full faith in this man's ability to do his research to put his name on a product. My husband survived his bout with prostate cancer, thanks to the assistance of this MD and lived cancer free for over 20 years before succumbing to Parkinson's with LBD, last year.
My best advice, for what it's worth, is that we all take on this battle with full intentions of doing all we can to stay upright and not have any or more fractures if we can help it. There's more to this then just taking pills...we have to keep moving and with our utmost goal of staying strong no matter what our decisions are regarding all things that affect our well being and peace of mind. It's upon each one of us to strive for a better tomorrow by putting in the work today. I have to give myself this 'pep' talk everyday..as I'm a bit lazy, must admit..but wanting to see a better result on my DEXA then in the past..so that's now on me. I'll admit..it's not easy at all, but I'm determined to stay as well as possible in my total health picture, so making changes for that end result is now my priority. I took the best care I could have for my husband of 47 wonderful years..and now it's my turn to take care of me and never to late..hopefully. I wish you all the best..so get out and make this your best day ever! I'm now going to do some free weight exercises...thank you all for giving me the strength to carry on...

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For what it's worth, since there's divided opinion on taking calcium and whether it builds up in arteries, I've been taking a calcium/vitaminD3/vitaminK2 formula with the usual suspect trace minerals for nearly 7 years now. In an abundance of caution, my cardiologist ordered an Agotsten Calcium Score and echocardiogram and both were excellent. As the cardiologistn is female and also taking a similar supplement, while admitting that science is still looking at calcium supplements and arterial effects if any, she was happy to see no change as I am alas also nearly 7 years older too.

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bunky44 | @bunky44 | Apr 17, 2022
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@callalloo

For what it's worth, since there's divided opinion on taking calcium and whether it builds up in arteries, I've been taking a calcium/vitaminD3/vitaminK2 formula with the usual suspect trace minerals for nearly 7 years now. In an abundance of caution, my cardiologist ordered an Agotsten Calcium Score and echocardiogram and both were excellent. As the cardiologistn is female and also taking a similar supplement, while admitting that science is still looking at calcium supplements and arterial effects if any, she was happy to see no change as I am alas also nearly 7 years older too.

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good for you in getting these tests and doing well. Sounds like you have a good knowledgeable clinician on your side.

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allthatjaz | @allthatjaz | Dec 12, 2023
In reply to @lioness "@parrotqueen I know Oakland my son lived there and I visited him there was in San..." + (show)
@lioness

@parrotqueen I know Oakland my son lived there and I visited him there was in San Francisco also . I'm from Pa but moved here when my husband died . Small world indeed . Since Ive been on connect met a lot of wonderful people ,including you . Good to know we have holistic in common. Hope your not affected by the fires to much

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Hello,
My name is Karen and I’m recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. I am completely confused with what to do. My Dr wants me to take Fosomax but reading all the side effects it’s scary. Are you just taking vit and minerals and w.b exc. I am taking algae cal plus for cal and othe minerals and d but I will not take the strontium citrate as there are crazy opinions on it.
I’m just not going to rush into taking a strong prescription. It’s the 70 mg once a week pill
Thank you,
Karen

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cpd54 | @cpd54 | Dec 13, 2023
In reply to @callalloo "For what it's worth, since there's divided opinion on taking calcium and whether it builds up..." + (show)
@callalloo

For what it's worth, since there's divided opinion on taking calcium and whether it builds up in arteries, I've been taking a calcium/vitaminD3/vitaminK2 formula with the usual suspect trace minerals for nearly 7 years now. In an abundance of caution, my cardiologist ordered an Agotsten Calcium Score and echocardiogram and both were excellent. As the cardiologistn is female and also taking a similar supplement, while admitting that science is still looking at calcium supplements and arterial effects if any, she was happy to see no change as I am alas also nearly 7 years older too.

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Thanks for the info. Makes me feel better about my calcium intake

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lioness | @lioness | Dec 13, 2023
In reply to @allthatjaz "Hello, My name is Karen and I’m recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. I am completely confused with..." + (show)
@allthatjaz

Hello,
My name is Karen and I’m recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. I am completely confused with what to do. My Dr wants me to take Fosomax but reading all the side effects it’s scary. Are you just taking vit and minerals and w.b exc. I am taking algae cal plus for cal and othe minerals and d but I will not take the strontium citrate as there are crazy opinions on it.
I’m just not going to rush into taking a strong prescription. It’s the 70 mg once a week pill
Thank you,
Karen

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@parrotqueen Hi Karen Don't take the fosemax my girlfriend lost half har jaw.I am only on vitamins Bit D ,calcium , magnesium and get dexascan 2x a year your on the right stuff I eat a lot of greens in smoothie Kale and rest of greens

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sc614 | @sc614 | Dec 13, 2023
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@contentandwell

@ellerbracke @candrgonzalez What test shows Vitamin D level? I have a battery of tests every month because I am post-transplant and I just went through them. I do see calcium there, in the Comprehensive Metabolic Panel. Mine is 9.1 mg/dL and the range is 8.6 - 10.4 mg/dL so I am within that but I do not see Vitamin D anywhere. According to the DEXA I had a few weeks ago I have somewhat severe osteoporosis so this is a very concerning thing for me. I have an appointment with an osteoporosis specialist (an endocrinologist) but it's not until January so until then I want to be as proactive as I can be.
Thanks.
JK

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When I get normal blood work I have to ask for vit D to be included. ( it is not
Covered by my insurance) Also, Although I read vitamin k2 is hard to test for, you might ask your endocrinologist about adding the supplement k2 m7 daily. I hope the
Endocrinologist is helpful, It’s all very confusing.

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ymv | @ymv | Dec 14, 2023
In reply to @sc614 "When I get normal blood work I have to ask for vit D to be included...." + (show)
@sc614

When I get normal blood work I have to ask for vit D to be included. ( it is not
Covered by my insurance) Also, Although I read vitamin k2 is hard to test for, you might ask your endocrinologist about adding the supplement k2 m7 daily. I hope the
Endocrinologist is helpful, It’s all very confusing.

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@sc614 , my doc doesn’t even test for vitamin k and recommended Seeking Health brand vitamin D 3+vit k2.

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joram | @joram | Jan 13 2:16am

I've been on Prolia for the last 2 yrs. (twice a year). Now I have to undergo a dental surgical procedure and am worried about any adverse side effects. Any information will be appreciated.

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ans | @ans | Jan 13 6:05am
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@joram

I've been on Prolia for the last 2 yrs. (twice a year). Now I have to undergo a dental surgical procedure and am worried about any adverse side effects. Any information will be appreciated.

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@joram just today look at @kristie2 response under “dental implants” she outlines CTX testing values that can be used as a helpful guide in thinking about dental surgery!!!! Good luck!!!

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