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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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shellinaya | @shellinaya | 23 hours ago
In reply to @lindamaegirl "I had the exact same situation and my primary, the endocronogist and others tried to scare..." + (show)
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I had the exact same situation and my primary, the endocronogist and others tried to scare me into meds. I would not budge. I work out with a trainer 3x a week, I walk and I take algaecal plus NO STRONTIUM. I have another Dexa WITH TBS on June 2. I also had a REMS scan. Do you know about that?

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@lindamaegirl I also take algaecal plus. Why no Strontium though?

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daisy17 | @daisy17 | 23 hours ago
In reply to @shellinaya "@lindamaegirl I also take algaecal plus. Why no Strontium though?" + (show)
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@lindamaegirl I also take algaecal plus. Why no Strontium though?

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@shellinaya Just wanted to point out that the regular AlgaeCal, and New Chapter Bone Strength calcium tablets which are also sourced from algae, contain trace amounts of strontium because it's found in seafood, and other foods we eat. AlgaeCal has another calcium supplement with added amounts of strontium.

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shellinaya | @shellinaya | 22 hours ago

Oh OK, I am taking Algaecal Plus, but I don't see any strontium in it. There is boron though, so that must be natural occurring. I have a strontium supplement but I no longer take it because I feel like I just take too many pills overall. Is there a problem with taking strontium? I think I read it can give a false scan result but don't quote me on that.

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gigi4 | @gigi4 | 21 hours ago
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I had the exact same situation and my primary, the endocronogist and others tried to scare me into meds. I would not budge. I work out with a trainer 3x a week, I walk and I take algaecal plus NO STRONTIUM. I have another Dexa WITH TBS on June 2. I also had a REMS scan. Do you know about that?

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@lindamaegirl
Same here! And yes, I had a REMs a few months ago. My doctor recommended and I’m glad I did. It’s far more informative than a Dexascan.

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shmbrd | @shmbrd | 19 hours ago
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@shmbrd Lots of research shows that doing an anabolic (building) drug like teriparatide (brand name Forteo) before an anti-resorptive like Reclast (zoledronic acid) gives better outcome.

If you can find any way to afford the Forteo first that is the best initial step that I could find in my reading etc. Following that after 2 years with Romosozumab aka Romo aka brand name Evenity is even better, and I have posted elsewhere on this forum with a link to research on that.

Here is a wonderful, albeit technical, presentation from an Osteoporosis leading researcher/doctor:


You can see the graphs & figures larger at this link. The link is also in the "more" info under the video, but I didn't see it until someone else on this forum pointed it out to me.
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/87lfjyrr4vd8qhq29a8k3/LEWIECKI-OK-TO-POST.pptx

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@kfhoz , Thank you for answering. I agree with what you say....now it's a matter of acting on it! It's so easy to do nothing.....I appreciate finding support in this forum.

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