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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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maryandnana | @maryandnans | May 10 6:15pm
In reply to @jahnaviabhi "My doctor told me from my DEXA scan that I have osteoporosis happening in my L4..." + (show)
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My doctor told me from my DEXA scan that I have osteoporosis happening in my L4 of spine. All others are fine. I was asked to take calcium supplements with magnesium and vitamin K. My question is if I take calcium, will it not increase the levels of calcium in other bone areas where it does not need calcium? Will I end up with calcium excess in bones? I am in post menopausal stage.

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@jahnaviabhi I suggest you get calcium from food

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jahnaviabhi | @jahnaviabhi | May 10 10:04pm
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@jahnaviabhi I suggest you get calcium from food

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@maryandnans I did ask my doctor if I can eat curry leaves everyday in raw form which I can do easily. She said that i will not be able to get magnesium, vitamin K from them. Wanted me to take the supplements. I wish I have a solution to this. I will try asking my doctor the same question.

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jahnaviabhi | @jahnaviabhi | May 10 10:11pm
In reply to @daisy17 "@jahnaviabhi This article may be helpful. There are others on-line if you search for "can calcium..." + (show)
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@jahnaviabhi This article may be helpful. There are others on-line if you search for "can calcium supplements cause excess calcium in bones".

This article says: "So, if you need roughly 1,000 mg of calcium a day, it’s easy to assume that consuming more can lead to high blood calcium levels. However, according to the National Institutes of Health, it’s completely safe for healthy adults to consume up to 2,500 mg of calcium daily (2,000 mg for those over 51). Why the gap? Too much calcium can be extremely dangerous (more on this soon). And your body knows it! So, it works hard to keep blood calcium levels in a very tight range. "
https://www.eatingwell.com/what-happens-when-you-take-too-much-calcium-8781219

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@daisy17 Thanks a lot! I will read this article!!!

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meri8181 | @meri8181 | May 11 12:13pm

This is why I can’t take AlgaeCal Strontium .

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meri8181 | @meri8181 | May 11 12:15pm

See snapshots below for why I can’t take Strontium .
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lbrown742 | @lbrown742 | May 12 8:51am

I'm on my 6th month of Tymlos and having great results. My P1NP increased 297%. I only have a raised heart rate for a little while and that's it. I too avoided medication, but after a broken wrist and 3 stress fractures in my feet I needed to do something. You should see fantastic results if you haven't already taken bifosomates. I don't think I spelled that right! Try it and see. I also started hrt one month before the Tymlos which shoyld help my results per research with Forteo, which is a similar drug. Good luck.

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sueinthelou | @sueinthelou | May 12 3:30pm
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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.

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@maryandnans
I too have followed a similar protocol to you. I’ve either had stable or improved scores since 2018. Last year I was inactive for about 9 months due to knee injury playing pickleball. My scores did decline somewhat and Dr started pushing meds again. I’m now back at the gym 3 days a week. Here are a few insights to some other thoughts in improving bone health You may already know about them but just in case.
1. I have recently switched to goats milk as studies have shown the calcium is better absorbed than from cows milk.
2. Also started drinking extra virgin olive oil that is high in poly phenols as clinical studies have shown this to be beneficial.
3. Other studies are showing high grade matcha (ceremonial) can help improve bone turnover markers.
4. And my latest discovery (last night) is that melatonin is undergoing clinical trails for use in osteoporosis. Sleep is when your body works to improve your bone health so now I’m on a mission to improve my quality of sleep.
Hope you continue to improve!

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nycmusic | @nycmusic | May 13 10:07am
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See snapshots below for why I can’t take Strontium .

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@meri8181 strontium can be hard on kidneys.

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frog100 | @frog100 | May 13 1:37pm

I know exercise helps. I do 40 minutes of walking each day but am unable to do upper body strengthening, which I know helps too. I did Actonel for five years, with no side effects,which helped to slow it. Each person is unique. To know your body helps and to listen to it. All we can do is try and then proceed.

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dbamos1945 | @dbamos1945 | May 13 4:22pm

@frog100: Tai Chi is a safe way to add upper body work-out that might work for you. I have added this to my regime for osteoporosis treatment -45min 1/week. It has been helpful in regaining upper body strength in an easy, fun way. I just finished 12 mo of Evenity & eager to see results of DEXA scan mid-summer (doc says it continues to work in system for several months after 12mo).

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