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Osteoporosis DX and Overwhelmed

Posted by beachbabe @beachbabe, 1 day ago

My recent dexascan showed that osteopenia has progressed to osteoporosis in the lumbar spine and wrist. I am 73 and taking Anastrazole following a breast cancer dx and lumpectomy 2 years ago. The Anastrazole further blocks estrogen so that is likely a big part of the progression.

I do not want to take any of the meds but confused as to what else to do since there is so much conflicting information. I stopped taking a calcium supplement and now just take a multivitamin and D3+k2.
I walk every day and do some core exercises. I have cervical stenosis so I avoid lifting anything heavy.
I have been trying to get calcium in my diet- almonds, prunes, almond milk, etc but now i read that some foods contain oxalates that block calcium absorption.

My doctors say I am not doing enough but at this point I don't know what is best. My Gyno recommended Akgae Cal but i have read conflicting information about that.

I have read horror stories regarding the bone meds and refuse to go that route. Many people say they have not had success with diet and exercise.
I am at the point where I am ready to just take my chances and hope for the best as foolish as that may sound.

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njx58 | @njx58 | 14 hours ago
In reply to @beachbabe "@bswpb I will look into resistance training. I know there are videos available and I will..." + (show)
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@bswpb I will look into resistance training. I know there are videos available and I will have to find the correct bands to use. A friend suggested a weighted vest but I am not sure if that would be right for me due to the cervical stenosis and neck pain I have.

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@beachbabe Dr Lisa Moore's YouTube channel has lots of exercises, and she starts off slow.

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | 7 hours ago
In reply to @beachbabe "@bswpb I will look into resistance training. I know there are videos available and I will..." + (show)
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@bswpb I will look into resistance training. I know there are videos available and I will have to find the correct bands to use. A friend suggested a weighted vest but I am not sure if that would be right for me due to the cervical stenosis and neck pain I have.

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@beachbabe

Try looking at melioguide.com.
She is a physician therapist who specializes in Osteoporosis. There are other sites also but she also has a wealth of info.

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gmj7375 | @gmj7375 | 38 minutes ago

I just ordered Calciven by Nutreance. You can read about it. There is a video in their web site that I thought was interesting.
Best to you.

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jozer | @jozer | 17 minutes ago
In reply to @beachbabe "@gravity3 the risk of the potential side effects are just too scary for me. I don't..." + (show)
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@gravity3 the risk of the potential side effects are just too scary for me. I don't even take acetaminophen or ibuprofen unless I really need it.

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@beachbabe I am 69 and rarely take even OTC meds. However, all the great diets, supplements, exercise etc. may help a tiny bit but if you get into the osteoporosis category you may need to do all that AND prescriptions meds. The trick is to figure out what will be tolerable for you. I use the phrase possible side effects; not probable side effects. There are people of course who will have severe side effects but statistically not many, and there are some on the same med that will have zero. It is a crapshoot!

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