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Doctors Reprimand Me For No Osteo Meds
Dear One's, my 1st time back on the blog in years. The block has been an inspiration, encouragement and support to me when I was active on it. I have become more ill over the years with many diseases, one of which is osteoporosis. I've had 7 hip fractures; 5 pelvic, 2 Femur. Ouch! No known trauma. Recently I've had several doctors reprimand me for not being on any osteoporosis medications. They have escalated, raised their voice , shook their heads and all of the above. One of them was a hospital doctor who knows me because of so many hospitalizations, said to me that she has seen me decline quickly in the past few years and can see me in a wheelchair in the near future. It was talking with people on the blog about around the world years ago about their experiences with bisphosphonates, Prolia and other osteoporosis medications, and doing a lot of my own research, that made me decide not to take any medications. I felt it was a quality of life issue because if you take something that lasts for 6 months (that's how I would have to take it because of kidney disease) or 1 year, then any unwanted side effects, would last until the half-life I was afraid of. I just can't take more pain! Has anybody else been treated that way by physicians for not being on osteoporosis medication? My dentist told me not to take I think it might be Alendronate aka Fosamax because she said it can cause osteonecrosis of the jaw. If my understanding is correct, the meds can improve fracture risk but not reverse osteoporosis. I have not looked into the medications in a few years. Maybe there's something new I don't know? My last two bone scans showed improvement with taking 3 mg of boron three times a day. I do take other supplements but know they are not as good as what we need that is found in food. I pray you all may experience the comfort of God and the “Peace of Christ which transcends all human understanding" Philippians 4:7. That is the only thing that gets me through is knowing Him well enough and understanding His purpose in all things and, that this life is so temporary; but a blink of an eye in light of all eternity. Jesus said, I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, no man comes to Me but by the Father." John 14:6 SunnyFlower
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I also have severe osteoporosis but refuse to take meds for it. A few doctors have suggested meds but I will not go that route. They cannot guarantee no fractures when taking the meds because you could fall and break something and besides some of the meds are known to cause stress fractures. Some on meds still brake bones. The meds can’t do what your body is naturally supposed to do which is remove old and replace with new. There could be some other issue that is causing the bone loss but some doctors don’t test for that. It’s a personal decision what you decide but I too have faith in God to get me through this without the meds. Good luck with your health and don’t be forced into doing something you don’t want to. Remember it is your body and your choice.
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1 ReactionCurious to why your next step will be. Many blessings for good health
@ny2ganana
Life doesn't offer any guarantees but the possible side effects you mention that frighten you are rare. If your body could do "naturally" what it needs to do (barring other possible causes) you might not have Osteoporosis.
But, as you say, it is always our choice. And I believe wholeheartedly that both women an men should have the right to choose whatever they determine is right for their own bodies.
@ny2ganana
"The meds can’t do what your body is naturally supposed to do which is remove old and replace with new"
This is a false statement.
In osteoporosis, that natural cycle is already broken. Normally, osteoclasts (breakdown) and osteoblasts (building) are in balance. In osteoporosis, osteoclasts aggressively outpace osteoblasts—meaning your body is removing old bone much faster than it can possibly replace it.
Anabolic treatments (e.g., Forteo, Tymlos) actually do what the body is supposed to do—they stimulate osteoblasts to actively build new bone matrix and restore the internal honeycomb structure. When the body's natural bone-building signals aren't enough on their own, medical intervention is what gives the skeleton the mechanical capability to survive a minor stressor like rolling over in bed without a catastrophic fracture.
From you previous comments, we all know that you have been diagnosed with "severe osteoporosis" (t-score in the 3's) and have at least
2 compression fractures in your spinal vertebrae. We know you are very proud of your choice not to take medications, because you have stated it repeatedly.
You are free to make whatever choices you want, but don't making FALSE statements. These ignorant statements distract others who are genuinely seeking help for their condition.
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