Can we gain bone density with just supplements?

Posted by krexie24 @krexie24, May 8 12:22am

I got diagnosed with osteoporosis 4 years ago, and I refused the medication because the side effects, I’m 60 years old and have been taking supplements and exercises regularly, after my dexa my doctor told me that my osteoporosis is getting worse and wants me to take TYMLOS, I’m horrified just to think about injecting this medication into my body every day, anyone on this medication?

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | May 8 1:00am

If you go to the main heading Osteoporosis you will see many subheadings that address various medications for osteoporosis and members experiences using them. You mention your fear of possible side effects. Is your fear based on your own experiences with other types of medications or ....?

laren3 | @laren3 | May 8 8:30am

Go to the "main heading of osteoporosis"? Where to do that please?

luckypup | @luckypup | May 8 8:37am

In reply to @laren3 "Go to the "main heading of osteoporosis"? Where to do that please?" + (show)

@laren3 There is highlighted links I believe at the bottom of your original post and also in the left hand corner towards the top of this page.

nycmusic | @nycmusic | May 8 8:59am

In reply to @gravity3 "If you go to the main heading Osteoporosis you will see many subheadings that address various..." + (show)

@gravity3 I would add—Research/then speak with docs—many of these meds can affect things like kidney health…balancing the needs of multiple conditions is quite a balancing act . Wish you all good luck !

gravity3 | @gravity3 | May 8 9:23am

In reply to @laren3 "Go to the "main heading of osteoporosis"? Where to do that please?" + (show)

@laren3

Go to Support groups at the top. Type on osteoporosis
Then choose from current topics being discussed below

gravity3 | @gravity3 | May 8 9:24am

In reply to @nycmusic "@gravity3 I would add—Research/then speak with docs—many of these meds can affect things like kidney health…balancing..." + (show)

@nycmusic

Absolutely. Ideally a patient should be working in partnership with their docs.

maryandnana | @maryandnans | May 8 8:53pm

I am 71 years old dx with with OP two years ago. I had my Dexa scan 2 days ago and my scores when right femoral neck was -2.6, now -2.1. Left femoral neck was -2.4 now -1.7. lumbar 1 and 2 were -3.1 now - 2.1. (I have scoliosis so they could do the rest of my back. I get calcium from food first, D, K2 MK7, Magnesium, C, omega 3, and E. I also make sure I age enough protein. Finally I go to the gym 3 days a week for weight, impact, balance, and posture training. I was not going to go down the drug path, unless mine got really bad. If you decide to take the route I am taking I learned a lot from Dr Lisa Moore at Brick house bone, on YouTube.

dvargo | @dvargo | May 9 6:05am

HRT

gravity3 | @gravity3 | May 9 6:43am

Or bhrt. Positive impact on bone depends, I have read,
on age and length of time post menopause w/o hormone replacement. Doesn't mean that it can't still have some positive change. Also depends on whether there is a cause for osteoporosis other than menopausal bone loss.

reginacl | @reginacl | May 9 7:31am

Hi, I was diagnosed with osteoporosis a year ago and referred to specialist (endocrinologist). Had multiple tests done and went in for a couple appointments. Received info about Evenity, but ultimately decided to start Tymlos. Have been taking injections in the evening before bed. The injections are easy and painless. Haven’t noticed any significant side effects. I’ve only been on Tymlos for two weeks, but now I’m thinking about what follow-up drug I’ll be taking. These decisions to commit to drugs are not easy. I’m glad to have this site to compare notes and learn more about what we’re dealing with.