Treating Osteoporosis: What works for you?

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Thank you for moving my discussion to the appropriate spot. I didn't see osteoporosis listed so went w/"chronic pain." This fusion procedure for my neighbor's vetebrae I just heard about yesterday so haven't discussed it w/an MD who knows my condition. She explained that the spine is repositioned the way it's supposed to be, and wires/screws are used which do not need to be removed. Muscles are not cut. My bones probably aren't strong enough to withstand this idea. I don't have a name for the procedure other than "fusion." In 4-6 mos the patient will be able to go skiing! The need for this stems from an accident at age 7.

Hello @cynthia1, and welcome to Connect. I moved your discussion and combined it with a very extensive discussion regarding treating osteoporosis in the Bones, Joints & Muscles group on Mayo Clinic Connect. I moved your discussion here because there is a long list of other members talking about treatments for Osteoporosis.

@cynthia1, would you care to talk a little bit more about the fusion technique you have heard about? What is the technique called? Is it a treatment that you have discussed with your physician?

I just heard of success w/ a new fusion technique using a CT scan during the operation to treat spondylothentisis (displacement of vertebrae); does anyone know if this treatment can be applied to vertebrae broken due to osteoporosis?

Is that the T score or the Z score?

so sorry for all the complications you have had to endure. I think the side effect many are concerned about is that many of the medications prescribed for osteoporosis make bones more brittle and can actually cause breakage in larger bones. Thanks for sharing 🙂

I bought her audio book, it talked only of Osteoporosis, it cost 17.00$. I have every weekend exercises to do, fun and balance and fitness and with it comes a thorough explantation of the bones and muscles and nutrients and chemical reactions etc etc, I have never been better informed, if only our kids were taught this way, with practical backed by science … you can buy her book if and programme if you chose, i haven't, i am busy with the free stuff. She is not like so many others. You would be able to answer your own questions if you took the time to read some of the information on her website (free).

For sure, I sent you an email. Save our bones. Vivian Goldschmidt…I can not possible praise anyone higher.

Walking is one of the best bone-building activities you can do and if a person is doing only one exercise, that's the one to do! Give yourself credit for doing this, in spite of your other medical problems.

I gave almond a try because its organic. I only walk. Unfortunately presently I'm addressing other medical problems I have that take priority.