Alternate osteoporosis medications

I did an AI search and found this to give you a start. A DEXA scan will provide you a baseline to work from. If you follow this “more natural” method repeat your DEXA in 2 years and hope your numbers are corrected. But please realize that not providing a solid structure for your bone to regenerate may do more harm than good. Please consult a professional before you choose this route.
AI Overview To rebuild bones naturally and improve bone mineral density, focus on a combination of weight-bearing and resistance exercise, adequate daily intake of calcium and vitamin D, sufficient protein, and healthy lifestyle adjustments. Bones are living tissue that constantly adapt to the physical forces and nutrients provided to them.Bone-Building ExercisesWeight-bearing aerobic moves: Do brisk walking, jogging, dancing, or stair climbing.Resistance training: Lift weights, use resistance bands, or do body-weight exercises like squats and push-ups. Muscle contractions pull on the bone, which triggers new bone tissue growth.Impact activities: Incorporate light jumping, heel drops, or skipping if safe for your joints.Essential NutrientsCalcium: Consume 1,000 mg to 1,200 mg daily from sources like dairy, tofu, canned salmon with bones, almonds, and dark leafy greens.Vitamin D: Get 600 to 800 IU daily through safe sun exposure (10 to 30 minutes), fatty fish (salmon, sardines), or fortified foods to help your body absorb calcium.Protein: Eat enough protein to support the structural matrix of bone and surrounding muscle.Supporting vitamins and minerals: Ensure adequate magnesium, vitamin K, and potassium found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts.Lifestyle Habits to Reduce Bone LossQuit smoking: Tobacco use accelerates bone mineral loss.Limit alcohol: Keep consumption to moderate levels or less.Reduce excess sodium and caffeine: High salt intake and heavy caffeine use can increase calcium excretion.You can review specific nutrition suggestions at the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation.

@jenatsky This is excellent information!!!! Thank you for posting!

Why do you say Prolia has been discontinued?

@bethyh79
Prolia had not been discontinued.

I wasn’t sure what naturally “treating” means to you. Weight bearing, resistance and walking are ways to push nutrients into your muscles and bones. Once you’re past menopause, you need hormones to assist that process so bioidentical hormones would be most natural. Then eating a balanced diet with nutrients from dark green leafy vegetables, dairy and protein are optimal. All that would probably do is just sustain what you have but not add to your bone density. That’s where the medicines come in they can add to your bone density so it depends on your condition at the start and what your goals would be.

I took a bone density test of the Lubar spine, left hip, and left wrist and found out I have severe osteoporosis. I have never been one to take medications, but my Dr. is very concerned if I do not take the once-a-month shots they are recommending. I would take one shot a month for a year of Evenity, and then Prolia shots once every 6 months. I am afraid of taking anything that is not natural, but friends say I should, so I don't break a bone. I am 72 years old and have always been very active until I had cancer in my right lung, and now I have difficulty breathing. I also have AFib. The side effects of the shots are difficulty breathing and heart palpitations. I do not want to add to my problems! What should I do to help myself out?

@recieve

To get even more info

Go to the main heading of Osteoporosis and click on it. You will find a number of discussions.

Also, check out another free resource called OsteoBoston. They do a once monthly zoom call with a wide range of presenters covering all aspects of osteoporosis. All are then posted on YouTube. It is a great resource.

Was given jubbonti. Not even discussed here. Had a terrible reaction the next day.

@ilpevar4

Jubbonti is a bio similar to Prolia. You might want to scroll up to the top of this page and type in Jubbonti where you see the magnifying
Glass🔍 . You will see a list of discussions that include Jubbonti.
Have already done your own research on Osteoporosis and the drugs that are currently being used to treat it.
Can you describe what you experienced?

Can you tell us a bit more about your osteoporosis diagnosis and dexa scores? I would help people on this site give you support.
Are you seeing an endocrinologist? Was the recommendation of this drug given to you with an explanation of what it's function is along with possible side effects?

@recieve
I had severe osteoarthritis along with sevel spinal fusions, SIJoint fusion and 2 thoracic compression fractures with kyphoplasty repair. I did the q2 months of Envenity injections and prolia every 6 months ( 2 so far). I am now out of osteoporosis, still areas of osteoporosis and a 5% improvement in my bone density. A much safer condition for me. I had no side effects x and would do it again to avoid any more broken bones