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Has anyone treated their osteoporosis without drugs?
Hello all … I am a 68 y/o lady, 5’1 and 115lbs. I have always been petite and of small stature. I recently went to a new physician who ran a battery of tests on me, which all came back great, except for my Dexa scan which came back with a T score of -3.8. The physician immediately wanted to write me a script for Fosamax. After reading about it, I am freaked out. Here’s a bit of background on me. I have never smoked, don’t drink and am fairly active. I still work part-time and love being active. Have any of you tried to combat osteoporosis from a “natural” healing angle? I have NEVER taken any meds, gosh I never even have the need for aspirin, as I don’t experience headaches. Looking for some input from actual people. It’s way too easy for a physician to write a script as I truly believe they are in cahoots with the pharmaceutical industry. My apologies if I have upset anyone. Any information, experience or feedback you can offer is greatly appreciated. Thank you for reading my post.
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@detta
Consider taking a collagen supplement containing Fortibone as studies have shown it builds bone density. I take one from AlgaeCal which I buy on Amazon. Here is a link to the study and an excerpt from it:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5793325/
"2.7. Protein Supplementation
For this study, a mixture of specific bioactive collagen peptides (SCP) with a mean molecular weight of approx. 5 kDa, derived from a complex multi-step hydrolysis of collagen, was used (FORTIBONE®, GELITA AG, Eberbach, Germany). The sachets containing 5 g SCP or placebo (maltodextrin, CARGILL, Paris, France) were identical in appearance and the products were equal in flavor and texture.
Conclusions: These data demonstrate that the intake of SCP increased BMD in postmenopausal women with primary, age-related reduction of BMD. In addition, SCP supplementation was associated with a favorable shift in bone markers, indicating increased bone formation and reduced bone degradation."
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3 Reactions@geranium1 So far I'm doing well with calcium hydroxyapatite. It's a combination of calcium and phosphorus. I'm currently taking the NOW brand. I can't remember now why I chose that combination, but I do remember reading about the advantages at the time. Both my blood and urine calcium levels have been within range. I'm only taking 1 capsule 2x a day as apparently my calcium intake from food is making up for the rest. I eat very little dairy, so this is encouraging!
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2 Reactions@geranium1 Did you begin with the full dose ? I feared that problem as a CRC patient, so I started slowly, and in a month hope the full dose feels okay…also, they go better taken with food, and extra hydration helps.. some people especially sensitive to the magnesium in many of these combos— so they take separate supplement elements… sometimes reactions depend on what type of calcium or magnesium is used….good luck whatever you chose !
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4 Reactions@kaybollinger79
It would interesting to see her dexa scores as any research citations on the product you mentioned. I have become vigilant in seeking good research for any product. I discount those that have been paid for by the company who has produced the product. Follow the science.
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3 Reactions@nycmusic Thank you. Yes, I did start quite slowly ("low and slow" were the recommendations) and with food and extra hydration. Sensitive stomach. I do okay with Magnesium Glycinate and take it at night. Helps with sleep and with elimination.
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1 Reaction@singingbones Thank you. I do not eat much dairy (also because it causes constipation, stomach upset) but have tried to bring some back into my diet. I do eat a lot of green leafies. I will look into the calcium hydoxyapatite, thank you for the info! Do you know the difference between calcium microcrystalline hydroxyapatite vs calcium hydroxyapatite?
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1 Reaction@geranium1 This is what I found--thanks for the question, as I learned something new!
Health Benefits
Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite (MCH)
Supports bone density and strength.
Provides a more balanced release of calcium, reducing cardiovascular risks associated with spikes in serum calcium.
Hydroxyapatite (HA)
Used in dental applications and bone grafts.
Helps in bone regeneration and repair.
Both forms are beneficial for bone health, but MCH is often preferred for dietary supplementation due to its additional nutrients and lower impact on serum calcium levels.
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4 Reactions@detta I am doing what you are doing. Plus I am on anarobase inhibitors from having breast cancer which can hurt bones so I have to work doubly hard to maintain bone density. There is a lot of good information about bone strength apart from dxa scans and pharmaceuticals. I agree with you. I also got a REM test which showed my spine to be good and my hips to be a little worse but both were not in an alarming spot unlike what the physicians tells you. I think we have to be our own advocates for our own bodies and I won’t take prolia because of bone cancer in animals and I don’t want to do reclast for the reasons you mention.
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2 Reactions@gravity3 how can I check that out?
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I got it on amazon…read ingredients there