Looking for best natural supplements for osteoporosis

@singingbones I really wish someone had been more proactive on putting me on HRT patch, cream or gel even when they thought it was dangerous to do that. Now, alot has changed and I am 69 and probably too old. Irritates me that physicians should be trying patients on estrogen to see how they do. I understand everyone can't do it, but it would have saved me some years. I will look into strontium citrate.

@loyd1957

Look at some of the new findings on this issue.
https://menopause.org/press-releases/initiation-of-hormone-therapy-after-age-65-remains-risky-but-still-works-for-some-women
I started at 77 with low dose estradiol, testosterone, progesterone and vaginal estradiol cream.
Menopause at 38. Quality vs quantity of life was the primary driver for me. I wanted my libido back. Of course I am quite a bit older than you and closer to death. Actuarial tables say average length of life for a woman like me is 84. My mother died at 48.

@cliffdweller

I started osteoporosis drugs quite a while ago and they started me on alendronate/fosomax. I didn't know anything at that time. And, yes, I am hearing from others that insurance may be a prime driver in continuing this practice even though for most of us an anabolic would be preferred.

I absolutely hate that insurance companies are playing doctor. We women have powerful voices. Let's use them for this too!

@loyd1957

Look at some of the new findings on this issue.
https://menopause.org/press-releases/initiation-of-hormone-therapy-after-age-65-remains-risky-but-still-works-for-some-women
I started at 77 with low dose estradiol, testosterone, progesterone and vaginal estradiol cream.
Menopause at 38. Quality vs quantity of life was the primary driver for me. I wanted my libido back. Of course I am quite a bit older than you and closer to death. Actuarial tables say average length of life for a woman like me is 84. My mother died at 48.

I try to get my calcium with food rather than supplements. It is not that hard. Fortunately i am not lactose intolerant. I drink milk or butter milk, fortified orange juice in moderation, and eat various cheeses, yogurt, calcium fortified cereals, boiled eggs, and a host of other foods that also provide a small amount of calcium such as fish. I switch up my calcium sources every day so I am gettimg the nutrients my body needs, and i try to reach as close to 1,000 mg as possible. Once you figure out approx how many mg is contained in each source, it becomes habit. I take vitamin D and magnesium to aid with absorption. I also take Raloxifene. As someone else mentioned exercise and resistance bands are essential for a good outcome. There is no good way to battle osteoporosis without work whether it is research, test monitoring, exercise, or staying on top of drug treatmemts, it takes effort.

I try to get my calcium with food rather than supplements. It is not that hard. Fortunately i am not lactose intolerant. I drink milk or butter milk, fortified orange juice in moderation, and eat various cheeses, yogurt, calcium fortified cereals, boiled eggs, and a host of other foods that also provide a small amount of calcium such as fish. I switch up my calcium sources every day so I am gettimg the nutrients my body needs, and i try to reach as close to 1,000 mg as possible. Once you figure out approx how many mg is contained in each source, it becomes habit. I take vitamin D and magnesium to aid with absorption. I also take Raloxifene. As someone else mentioned exercise and resistance bands are essential for a good outcome. There is no good way to battle osteoporosis without work whether it is research, test monitoring, exercise, or staying on top of drug treatmemts, it takes effort.

@lmayo
I may start Forteo followed by Evista also. How are you feeling? Any worries? Side effects? I am at risk for MRONJ
Thanks and good luck!

@gravity3
Are bone builders/anabolics only prescribed for people with more severe bone loss? Or does insurance only cover them for a certain degree of bone loss? I am not at the point of needing medication yet, but trying to educate myself on all this now. My sisters were prescribed Fosomax, which I know is not an anabolic. I have heard that before: You want to go on a bone builder first. However, I’m guessing not everyone gets to participate in that recommendation based on their degree of bone loss and insurance coverage. Can you shed some light on this?

@cliffdweller There are several doctor & researcher presentations on OP drug sequencing. But they are not easy to find, even with searching. At least one person on this forum decided to self-pay for getting the right drug sequence rather than let insurance companies dictate her medical treatment. Now that generic teriparatide (brand Forteo) exists that is a possibility for more of us. But you are still talking about buying medications instead of remodeling your kitchen (her analogy that I really liked). It is the path that I will take if I loose that battle with insurers.

Here is my favorite presentation, but it is and aimed at other doctors and researchers so is very technical. Dr. Michael Lewiecki addresses the insurance company issues a little here also.