Treating Osteoporosis: What works for you?

Hi @rbryan It would probably be good to add some exercise. From what I've read lately, walking alone is not sufficient. There are two physical therapists who specialize in exercise and programs for osteoporosis. That's important because the wrong kind of exercises can cause fractures. Carol Michaels and Sara Meeks are both good and you can access information about them and their programs on the internet. Just google their names and osteoporosis. All the best!

Thanks. I will buy the book.

Thanks. Replies like yours are very helpful. Blessings

Thank You. Your answer helps me so much. Blessings.

I know others have had lots of issues with Prolia but I have had positive results - 6% increase in bone density. I have no side effects so this is an easy decision for me to continue (been on it several years) I know its a difficult decision.

@cheriums Possibly will miss out on perks from parmaceutical companies and doctors are trained in how to prescibe and this is what they do. I being a former smoker did not help the body either. There are those choices that can catch up.

@windyshores This is helpful as my primary was suggesting Prolia since there had been more bone loss. Fosamax rendered me nonfunctional. My numbers aren't over that mark. There are times when that ounce of prevention can destroy completely quality of life.
I have started to do more wholistic things to this osteoporosis issue. Cardiovascular provided me with some "wholesome" input on different things. i do appreciate a well rounded NP. Things in the cardio arena showing no change. Thanks again as I am still learnimg.

I don't know your scores but if you are just over the line of -2.5, I think you are doing the right thing. Along with calcium, D, K2 I would add making sure your balance is good. I did Tai Chi for that. Once on Prolia, you have to stay on meds. I do believe docs start meds prematurely in many cases. Keith McCormick's book The Whole Body Approach to Osteoporosis may be helpful. I am on meds now but stayed off for 14 years after my diagnosis.

Hi, Definitely stay away from Prolia. It has ruined my life! It made me lose hair and my legs were in constant pain and my finger joints developed large bone spurs. I felt awful most of the time. All of the osteoporosis drugs have side effects and I am now on calcium, vitamin D and vitamin B12. I keep active but do no formal exercising other than walking - about 2-3 miles a day in the course of my day. Good luck, Kaye -80 yrs. old

I am new here also. 88 yr old. Just had bone test and I am barely on the bad side. Dr ordered Prolia but I on my own decided to go with correct vitamins and foods and more sun. I feel that I am making the best decision. What do you folks think.