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Is there a supplement that really works?
I was diagnosed 6 years ago with osteoporosis. I thought I was doing everything possible to build bone density but my latest bone density showed it got worse by 6%. I am taking a supplement called ‘bone-up’ which is supposed to be natural and has StimuCal. I’m wondering if there are better supplements out there that really help? Has anyone seen positive bone density results? If so, I would love to know what you are taking and doing. By the way, I’m 65, and try to be fairly active. Thank you.
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I think that supplements can help and are worth trying. Everyone is different and their bone density loss have different causes. If the cause can be controlled there is the potential for improvement. I, myself, am seeking a he non prescription drug route. If it works to maintain or improve where I am at, then perfect. If not, then I may need to revert to drugs, but I don’t feel as though I am wasting my time. @pking1952 I am so glad this is working for you with such an improvement in your last dexa scan, and thanks for sharing your story.
Thank you. I 100% agree. I think that my issues may have been caused by thyroid cancer and the med dosages were wrong. The last check up I had on the levels for thyroid replacement were off the chart in the wrong direction. So, what I learned about that is - you can't grow bone if the thyroid level is way off. Having the 12% increase improvement from taking these supplements really gives me hope that this can turn around completely. The Dexascan results say that I now am at the osteopenia stage in stead of osteoporosis. I'm hoping you can find something that will work for you outside of the harsh drugs currently prescribed. Prayers.
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I reluctantly started Evenity, today. I was on Prednisone 60mg for a mysterious lung disease that was to be my future and it is now in remission, likely from the Prednisone but my Dexa scan and several other things were highly affected. . I am off supplemental oxygen. Praise! It’s about 5 hours later and I have large, hard lumps at the injection site of my upper arms. Any thoughts? Thank you!
Praying you will tolerate the treatment with no side effects. Good luck on everything.