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Osteoporosis meds: How do they work?

Posted by grandmabubblestwin @grandmabubblestwin, Nov 11, 2016

I've been reading about osteoporosis and this is what I've seen so far: An individual builds bone until about age 30 then they begin to lose bone. Osteo meds do not help you build bone, they may actually prevent the natural bone building process but they do help you retain the bone you have but can make bone brittle. Correct?

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sue225 | @sue225 | Jul 14, 2019

My VitD blood levels were tested. On the low side. 3mos later rechecked after daily vit d supplementation. Vit d level now where it should be. Very hard to get enough vit d from food and the sun if you live in a snow belt.

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lioness | @lioness | Jul 15, 2019
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@sue225

My VitD blood levels were tested. On the low side. 3mos later rechecked after daily vit d supplementation. Vit d level now where it should be. Very hard to get enough vit d from food and the sun if you live in a snow belt.

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@sue225 I know what you mean I lived in Pa all my life that is why I took Vit D3 there now with all the sun we have here in Ca. I take it on cloudy days .

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jmanj | @jmanj | Jul 15, 2019
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@Renia

Your welcome...calcium cannot absorb into the bones. But when you combine it with vitamin c, the calcium molecules bind to vitamin c, vitamin c absorbs really well by the bones. Which makes calcium absorbed well too. Hope that this helps you.

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I am confused on what kind of calcium is best to use. Any recommendations?

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sue225 | @sue225 | Jul 15, 2019
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@jmanj

I am confused on what kind of calcium is best to use. Any recommendations?

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Calcium carbonate is the least expensive and to be absorbed needs to be taken with meals. The body only absorbs so much calcium at once so in the case of a calcium chew which contains 650mg, I would break it in half and take at different times. I just used this as an example. Capsules, tablets all good. Calcium carbonate is terribly constipating so if that's an issue go to calcium citrate which has the added benefit of being absorbed without having to take with food.

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JK | @contentandwell | Jul 15, 2019
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@lioness

@contentandwell I'm now having problems with my knees . Had an injection a couple of days ago and both knees have arthritis in them The Dr. had a hard time injecting my knee . I found a product that has hylaronic acid in it along with collegeen not sure how you spell it . When in 2011 the rheumatologist injected my thumbs ,bone on bone, he did it with the H.A. so will see if this helps or not. My dieting is just G. F. staying of nightshade plants which helps.

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@lioness I had many injections before finally having TKRs on both knees - at different times. I hope you get relief from the injections.
JK

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lioness | @lioness | Jul 15, 2019

@contentandwell Thanks I hope also . I found a product that has hyaluronic acid in it that is good to take along with collagen so will give it a try also

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Abelew | @abelew | Jul 15, 2019

Does anyone have info on a product called AlgeCal when taken with another supplement the company makes is suppose to both build bone and sustain the bone you have?

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bonnieh218 | @bonnieh218 | Jul 15, 2019
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@abelew

Does anyone have info on a product called AlgeCal when taken with another supplement the company makes is suppose to both build bone and sustain the bone you have?

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https://www.amazon.com/AlgaeCal-Plus-Supplement-Ingredients-Plant-Based/product-reviews/B0056HNB7G
Read customer reviews here. I was excited about taking this until I read customer reviews. I don’t know anyone taking this so I’m basing my own decision on these reviews.
You will see mixed reviews; hopefully it gives you some information.

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lioness | @lioness | Jul 15, 2019
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@lioness

@contentandwell Thanks I hope also . I found a product that has hyaluronic acid in it that is good to take along with collagen so will give it a try also

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@contentandwell Was just at Dr had my back injected with 7 shots from upper back to sacrum . So far it feels good will see tomorrow. He is sending order over for Lidocaine patches for me.

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JK | @contentandwell | Jul 15, 2019
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@lioness

@contentandwell Was just at Dr had my back injected with 7 shots from upper back to sacrum . So far it feels good will see tomorrow. He is sending order over for Lidocaine patches for me.

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@lioness I hope the relief lasts for a while. I presume, as with most of these injections, that they have to be redone at certain intervals. I really should get a cortisone shot in my R hip but I just don't want to bother and I feel like I am on too many prescriptions already.
JK

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