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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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olderdiva12345 | @olderdiva12345 | Nov 24, 2023

Yes I am and that is how I got to Osterpenia and out of Osteoperosis. I don't mind...just get something to dring and play on my PC while downing all of them. Not a problem for me.

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susandale | @susandale | Nov 24, 2023
In reply to @normahorn "I cannot imagine taking 20+ vitamins a day. Are you still taking 5200 mg Calcium each..." + (show)
@normahorn

I cannot imagine taking 20+ vitamins a day. Are you still taking 5200 mg Calcium each day. Personally, I limit myself to a total of 5 pills per day of which only 3 are supplements. To add another, I would have to drop one.

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seen it ill advised to take more calcium than is needed..., 5200 mgs is over the top from what I have seen. Also, it is advised to take the calcium throughout the day, and no more than 500mg each time. sorry, i can't put sources.., I don't recall.., but they are those I trust. Prob Michael Gregor MD is among them. Do a google search to see what others say who you respect.

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elisabeth1 | @elisabeth1 | Nov 25, 2023
In reply to @olderdiva12345 "I have designed my own regimine which consists of 20+- vitamins each morning...many of them calciium..." + (show)
@olderdiva12345

I have designed my own regimine which consists of 20+- vitamins each morning...many of them calciium or calcium based qt10 (sp?) is one other and magnesium. It is 4:30 a.m. here and we are expecing packers and movers early this morning and I don't have time right now to give you my list. We should be setteled in about 10 days in our new home on Lake Keowee, South Carolina...if you wish and I can locate it and you are willing to wait I shall list/post what I am doing. I have brought myself from Osteoperosis in the hips and lower back to Osteopenia...in two years. My doctor is still pushing Prolia and I still refuse. The neck is still at the worst stage. I consider that a success story. All the best to you. I, too refused to take any injections due to the side effects even though there is a new one on the market - name unknown to me that is one shot per year and I still won't do it. i eat quite a bit of cheese, as well and do not drink milk. Hate the taste even though it is good for us. Ciao for now and good luck.

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My doctor says Prolia affects the kidneys and to take vitamin D and sunshine. My GFR dropped drastically after a Prolia injection. Also not to take ibuprofen.

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researchmaven | @researchmaven | Nov 25, 2023

I am trying something that involves only three supplements so far, prescribed by a doctor, based on test results. Most research only checks to see if a drug or supplement regime works after a year. I am not that far along for this three-supplement regime. When I am a year in, hopefully I'll have some good news to share.

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lilgrammaof7 | @lilgrammaof7 | Nov 25, 2023
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@lily777

Thank you for sharing your experience. I have read stories about the side effects from so many different women and I started walking about 3 miles and I bought a vibration plate.

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Has the walking and vibration plate increased any of your numbers? That would be good to know for all of us. Thank you for sharing.

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mlwh | @mlwh | Nov 25, 2023

I really empathize with you. I have reasons for not wanting to take the drugs either! I made good improvements to my BMD for 4 years, using only dietary changes, walking/jogging, and weight training. At my most recent scan, I showed loss again. So I know it's possible, but I have to figure out what happened in the last two years. BTW, it seems to me that a scan every two years is no where near sufficient!

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curious113 | @curious113 | Nov 25, 2023

My grandmother broke her hips and ribs without falling and my mother broke her hips without falling and refused any medications. I eat healthy, exercise...you know all the things we are supposed to and still have osteoporosis at 60. I cannot take the pills because of issues. I started Reclast infusions 4 years ago. It took 2 years for my numbers to increase a little and now my job is to maintain those numbers. I have had 2 infusions and will have another one next year. The only issue was I felt like I had the flu for a couple of days. I will put up with that to have the results of my recent scan. I lost no height and no reduction in bone mass since the second infusion. We all have to do what works best for us. I hope you find some drug support that helps you maintain.

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