anyone else waiting?

Posted by maziefd @maziefd, May 19 8:37am

after a recent diagnosis of osteoporosis, I am 65, I have decided to hold off on taking any RX medication. My blood work for calcium level came back normal. So apparently I have calcium but my bones aren't absorbing it. I want to know why. I have started taking Vitamin D3 to help with absorption. Anyone else in the same boat?

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nannygoat5 | @nannygoat5 | May 30 4:04pm

In reply to @barbaradh "Mayhem? As in diarrhea? I have never had an side effect from prunes, but we are..." + (show)

Yes! And upset stomach!

lifeisgood4me | @lifeisgood4me | May 31 10:36am

I went of prolia after 4 shots. Side effects awful for me and after research I should have not taken shot and tried the supplement route along with better diet and exercise which I just started. Very few docs for the most part keep up with the side effects and overall long-term use of the pharma pres ribed osteo drugs.

mcivor | @mcivor | May 31 5:59pm

I’m sorry you had such side effects. I just had my first shot and although I was hesitant, I didn’t experience any side effects. They piggybacked it on after my iron infusion. I am anemic since a gastric bypass twenty two years ago.

lifeisgood4me | @lifeisgood4me | Jun 1 7:05am

In reply to @mcivor "I’m sorry you had such side effects. I just had my first shot and although I..." + (show)

It wasn't until after 2nd shot that I had problems by lowering your immune system and causing more infections. I use to hardly ever get sick from a cold. Etc., and it took weeks to get over. hair loss after 4th shot and other issues. Good luck with your health.

doreenc | @doreenc | Jun 8 11:53am

In reply to @nannygoat5 "Seriously how can you do prunes? LOL! I’ve really been trying but my “system” hates them...." + (show)

I eat 3 in the morning with my vitamins and 3 in the afternoon when I take my magnesium. I only buy Sunsweet d'Noir prunes which have zero preservatives. Six prunes twice daily I can digest perfectly. If I eat a 7th one, then my stomach reacts a bit. Start slowly and go from there.