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Has anyone improved bone density without meds?

Posted by naomid @naomid, Mar 21, 2023

I have a very problematic dental history and will continue to need additional root canals and implants. I also have Sjogren's Syndrome and want to avoid any drugs that cause rheumatic symptoms. Other issues in my health history make all of the meds risky for me. That said, I work out almost daily, lift weights, maintain a healthy diet, take all the recommended supplements, and get most of my calcium nutritionally. My endocrinologist wants me to take an infusion/injectable drug. I dread the side-effects, yet I'm afraid of fracturing, which hasn't happened over the many years I have had osteoporosis. That said, my numbers are getting worse (-3.2 spine, -3.1 hip). I need to do something more than I've been doing, and am at a loss. I need hope and solutions I can be at peace with. Thanks for any comments or suggestions!

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pami | @pami | Jun 14, 2023
In reply to @terimay57 "Yes! Quality Calcium/Magnesium/ k2, ect, .. High dose vitamin D. Plus multivitamin for woman. A good..." + (show)
@terimay57

Yes! Quality Calcium/Magnesium/ k2, ect, .. High dose vitamin D. Plus multivitamin for woman. A good natural pathic dr can help with this. I'm 66 & have been through cancer treatment's, surgeries. Most medical drs are not educated in vitamins, good diet ect. I was scolded for taking so much vitamin D over the yrs. After my lab work, I was told to keep taking my vitamins, and that it was unusual to not, have bone loss. My bone scans always, are good.

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Have you been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia? If so, have those numbers improved on your vitamin supplements?

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bettersleep68 | @bettersleep68 | Jun 15, 2023
In reply to @terimay57 "Yes! Quality Calcium/Magnesium/ k2, ect, .. High dose vitamin D. Plus multivitamin for woman. A good..." + (show)
@terimay57

Yes! Quality Calcium/Magnesium/ k2, ect, .. High dose vitamin D. Plus multivitamin for woman. A good natural pathic dr can help with this. I'm 66 & have been through cancer treatment's, surgeries. Most medical drs are not educated in vitamins, good diet ect. I was scolded for taking so much vitamin D over the yrs. After my lab work, I was told to keep taking my vitamins, and that it was unusual to not, have bone loss. My bone scans always, are good.

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How much vit d do you take

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vinny101 | @vinny101 | Jul 5, 2023
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@naomid

Need to redo BTM. In the past it has shown that I'm turning over bone too fast. How does one stop this? HRT is out for me. I had breast cancer. And my Marodyne LIV is being delivered tomorrow. Plus I've started taking collagen with Fortibone peptides. Praying this will all work, in addition to daily exercise.

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Please do tell about your experience using Merodyne LIV. Would really appreciate it. Thanks.

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mariajean03 | @mariajean03 | Jul 5, 2023
In reply to @artscaping "Welcome to Connect @naomid. I enjoyed your introduction. This forum is all about sharing and you..." + (show)
@artscaping

Welcome to Connect @naomid. I enjoyed your introduction. This forum is all about sharing and you have a great start. Knowledge is power. Connect will help you become a powerful patient who can advocate for themselves based upon knowledge gained from other members and from their own experience.

I understand your dislike of drugs, injections, and other types of medications that don't sit well with your medical history. I too dislike taking medications of any kind. I prefer being active and busy.

This is your first post so I will make my response brief. To fight off the effects of osteoporosis, at some point we have to face reality. My mother actually never recovered from a fractured hip, created when she opened the door to her apartment to welcome my visit. She never walked again.

I didn't pay attention to reality until I was 75+ years old and realized that I was approaching the time to wise up about bone health. My journey has been difficult with a couple of near disasters. Here is what I learned. Some of us cannot handle injections whether they are once a month or twice a year. They place too much medication in our bodies and we cannot handle it. So..to cut to the chase I had reactions to monthly and semi-annually injections. What I chose to do was begin with a product called Tymlos which is injected daily and builds healthy bone. After two years, my span scores had improved and I was ready to protect the new bone as well as the existing bone.

Then I did succumb to the every six-month injections for bone protection. That was quite the disaster. A sensitive endocrinologist at Mayo Clinic listened, applied his medical knowledge, and changed my medication to a weekly Monday morning tablet which does not overload my body and has no side effects.

So....stay true to yourself and be part of what I call a "shared decision" process in which you work together with your medical professional to meet your special needs. This support group will be very helpful. I am hoping that @windyshores can respond to your greeting. She has encountered fractures, found the appropriate medication, and will be moving on to the protection arena very soon.

May you be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris

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Can I ask what your Monday morning tablet is? I will discuss it with my internist. Can't delay any longer! Maria.

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mariajean03 | @mariajean03 | Jul 5, 2023

I'm going to ask Mayo about regenerative medicine where your body heals itself. Hopefully it will be FDA approved soon. Then I could afford it!

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Jul 5, 2023
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@mariajean03

Can I ask what your Monday morning tablet is? I will discuss it with my internist. Can't delay any longer! Maria.

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Good afternoon. My Monday morning tablet is Alendronate. I have not had any side effects and have been taking it for one year. It is a great solution for those of us who cannot handle periodic injections of long half-life medications. I follow the directions from my endocrinologist very reliably. Early morning, sit up for 30 minutes. No food until the tablet has had a chance to be absorbed by my body.

Next June, a Dexascan will tell me the results of choosing this option.

Chris

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mariajean03 | @mariajean03 | Jul 5, 2023

Thanks Chris! You must have just started it. So you won't know for a year? Maria.

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Jul 6, 2023
In reply to @mariajean03 "Thanks Chris! You must have just started it. So you won't know for a year? Maria." + (show)
@mariajean03

Thanks Chris! You must have just started it. So you won't know for a year? Maria.

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Hi there,
Nope...started on June 13, 2022. The scans are every two years here in MN.
Chris

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windyshores | @windyshores | Jul 6, 2023
In reply to @artscaping "Hi there, Nope...started on June 13, 2022. The scans are every two years here in MN...." + (show)
@artscaping

Hi there,
Nope...started on June 13, 2022. The scans are every two years here in MN.
Chris

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@artscaping do you have an preexisting GERD issues?

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mariajean03 | @mariajean03 | Jul 6, 2023
In reply to @artscaping "Hi there, Nope...started on June 13, 2022. The scans are every two years here in MN...." + (show)
@artscaping

Hi there,
Nope...started on June 13, 2022. The scans are every two years here in MN.
Chris

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Do the scans show bone growth? Stomach pain is the main side effect and I have ulcerative colitis but will ask Dr.

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