Treating Osteoporosis: What works for you?

Thanks! I like the Inspire website and have found it very helpful.

Thanks! I'm going to get a second opinion on best course of action for me.<br />

Have you had your serum calcium checked > Personally I would like find out the cause of osteoporosis at young age , Bone loss at a young age can be due to parathyroid disease and if that is the case PT disease had to be treated first .Not sure if you see the other posts I have posted on this

The parathyroid glands control the levels of calcium and phosphorus in the blood. These are important minerals that work closely together to build strong bones and teeth.It is important that blood calcium is kept at a precise level to control vital nerve and muscle function and the parathyroid glands secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH) to do this. If the blood calcium level is low, more PTH is produced to raise calcium levels in the blood by reducing the loss of calcium through the kidneys, by increasing calcium absorption from the gut and by causing the release of calcium from the bones
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The parathyroid glands control the levels of calcium and phosphorus in the blood. These are important minerals that work closely together to build strong bones and teeth.It is important that blood calcium is kept at a precise level to control vital nerve and muscle function and the parathyroid glands secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH) to do this. If the blood calcium level is low, more PTH is produced to raise calcium levels in the blood by reducing the loss of calcium through the kidneys, by increasing calcium absorption from the gut and by causing the release of calcium from the bones The glands will decrease PTH production as blood calcium levels rise.

What is hyperparathyroidism?
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Blood tests should l be done to check for increased levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH), calcium, and alkaline phosphatase, and lower levels of phosphorous. A 24-hour urine collection test can help determine how much calcium is being removed from the body

The parathyroid glands are located in the neck, near or attached to the back side of the thyroid gland. They produce parathyroid hormone. This hormone controls calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D levels in the blood and bone.

When calcium levels are too low, the body responds by making more parathyroid hormone. This hormone causes calcium levels in the blood to rise, as more calcium is taken from the bone and reabsorbed by the intestines and kidney.

One or more of the parathyroid glands may grow larger. This leads to too much parathyroid hormone (a condition called primary hyperparathyroidism). Most often, the cause is not known. When a parathyroid gland is diseased, it causes calcium to be leached from the bones

The disease is most common in people over age 60, but it does also occur in younger adults. .
Women are more likely to be affected than men.
Radiation to the head and neck increases the risk.

I agree @flygirl8 , check serum calcium as well as parathyroid hormone at same blood draw. You may need 2 or 3 sets of these labs to get a true picture as when one has parathyroid issues the ca and pth can jump all over . Getting these labs done once a week , for 3 wks may be enough if you do not have a pt problem
Getting your vit d checked as well as a 2ndary form of hyperPARAthyroid disease can be due to low vit d .

Any one experiencing bone loss at a young age should have their serum calcium and parathyroid hormone checked
Find out the reason for bone loss at such a young age. If it happened to be PARA thyroid disease, once pt disease is taken care of the bone loss can be revered.

@angelas , I increased my Vitamin D levels to 74. They should be at least 70 and up. Living so long in Chicago area it took a toll on my D levels. I take 5,000 units x 8 or 10 soft gels at least once a week. It will stay in your system for a few days.

Works great for me.  Really does depend upon the severity which would require more frequent applications.  Where were you using it??<br />
mohavegal

Yes, my doctor very strongly insisted I go on Prolia.Guess I'll see what happens<br />
mohavegal