Has anyone improved bone density without meds?

@oknowwhatpixie

No testosterone?

@gravity3
No testosterone at this point in time. I didn't feel I needed it at this time.

@nme1985
I'm looking for information on OSTINOL and your comment is the only one that popped up on my search. I recently met with a friend who is taking Ostinol for her osteoporosis, no other Rx.
I am nearing the end of my 2 year Forteo regimen, and am looking for alternatives to Reclast. Do you use any other form of osteoporosis Rx medications?

@oknowwhatpixie Thank you for posting your success with BHRT. Please let us know how many years away from menopause you are. Also, what type of medical professional is guiding you with this? Are your blood markers monitored? How often? What supplements? Everyone is different but these details would be helpful. Thank you again.

Hi, @bfowler,

I combined your discussion with an existing discussion titled:

"Has anyone improved bone density without meds?"
- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/has-anyone-improved-bone-density-without-meds/

It is a lengthy discussion but has many members who have talked about this topic.

You may find this article helpful as well:

"Osteoporosis treatment: Medications can help"
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoporosis/in-depth/osteoporosis-treatment/art-20046869

Don't let the title scare you off, this article from Mayo Clinic talks about supplements, diet and lifestyle changes that play a role in bone health. However, it does come down to an individual diagnosis and how severe one's osteoporosis is. Have you had a chance to have this discussion with your provider to find a solution that incorporates all aspects of the osteoporosis diagnosis?

@kar50 hello there. I have not been on this site for so long because 10 weeks ago, I had a partial knee replacement and I’ve been busy with PT and recuperation. I have to say everything went well and I’m now out of pain. As far as osteoporosis. I took actinol years ago for three months. I got such bad side effects that I knew I could not go on any of the conventional drugs. I have been on bioidentical hormone cream for 29.years at that point. These creams and hormones are given through an integrative medicine doctor. I am very happy with the hormones and I switched to the pellet testosterone therapy and estradiol pellet as the doctor said they would have more impact on my bones. So far, I feel like a different person. This has been two years and my numbers have gone down. My spine went into the normal range and my hip is in the osteopenia range. The highest number I had was -2.8in the hip, which is now 2.0. I have increased my weightlifting through the years… I do Pilates three times a week with a trainer for years and I have changed my diet and I am eating much more protein. I am not drinking alcohol at all anymore even a toast at a wedding …there’s so many negative things in reference to bones that I said no more of that…I take a multivitamin I take vitamin k …Ostinol 900… vitamin d…b12.. everyone is different when it comes to their feelings on hormones and I went on the bioidentical creams when I was 48 and went into menopause. I am now 69 years old and have never had any problems or been in the hospital other than this knee replacement bone on bone 10 years. . As
Far as Ostinol I really don’t know …there are so many factors involved that it’s just another aspect of what I’m doing. There has been very good research done on Ostinol. I am trying everything I can to avoid any kind of osteoporosis drugs through the pharmaceutical industry. This is just my personal opinion. Good luck with your search for your next step. Stay well.

@oknowwhatpixie Ok I started the patch 10 months ago.. I really hope it will show a improvement by October

@j1976
8yrs away. Started BHRT last year.
Nurse practitioner. Prior to starting, had DUTCH test, and blood tests to understand current levels.
After starting having Blood tests to check hormone levels every 3months.
Bone markers baselined before starting and most recently done this March. Will be evaluating how often to check these at next meeting.
My Bone Markers show that compared to my baseline that my treatment plan is working.
Supplements VitD3, VitK-MK7, Magnesium, Calcium (when not getting enough from meals), Ubiquinol, Fish Oil, AOR Strontium Support II.

@bfowler
Did you have bone markers tests run before starting? If so having them done again now would give you a sense if the HRT is helping.

@oknowwhatpixie what test for bone markers