overwhelmed by so much (often conflicting) info on natural approaches

Posted by swuelfing1 @swuelfing1, Dec 3, 2023

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone else feels overwhelmed when researching what to do about dealing with osteoporosis naturally. There is so much good info out there which is great. It's just that often it gets sooo detailed such as in the area of supplements that it gets confusing or just overwhelming to decide what to do and narrow it down to a feasible plan. Also there are certain topics that there's controversy about - like yes/no on dairy, if dairy then which dairy, oxylates?, correct exercise? correct supplements, too much calcium? As you research you find several very credible and trustworthy resources who still disagree on so many topics. You could endlessly research and go down rabbitholes on every topic. Has anyone figured out any strategies to keep things manageable and decide what to do?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Osteoporosis & Bone Health Support Group.

sc614 | @sc614 | 3 days ago

In reply to @gently "@sc614, https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2024/06/22/pregnancy-backpain-breastfeeding-medical-mysteries/ Interesting story, anyway. As you say, genetics." + (show)

There is so much to learn. Hard when you try to do the best for your baby and then we learn things like this.

mariegroh | @mariegroh | 3 days ago

In reply to @maryandnans "I have osteoarthritis in my spine as well as stenosis. And I am wondering if this..." + (show)

I wish I could tell you. But not being a doctor or knowing the exact extent of your condition, that leaves my "opinion" out of the equation. I'm going to be 75 in 3 months. I did not have arthritis when I started osteostrong AS FAR AS I KNOW...the only reason I know I have it now is because of a THORACOLUMBAR XRAY that discovered it. I was having pain in my lower back and worried that maybe I had a bulging or slipped disc. No fracture, no disc issue (other than a few that had compressed a bit) but there was moderate arthritis in my lowest few vertebrae.

So I started OSTEOSTRONG just after my PREVIOUS DEXA showing osteoporosis. Now two years later, with my wonderful results without a single drug my doctor is finally supportive of my desire to use alternative methods and she see's that osteostrong has worked for me.

Find out if there's a franchise (OSTEOSTRONG) near you and call them to see if they have a recommendation. SOMETIMES a franchise will partner with a doctor (usually a naturopath) who might be able to diagnose whether or not you should do the program.

GOOD LUCK!

kayabbott | @kayabbott | 3 days ago

In reply to @maryandnans "I was thinking the same thing. I belong to a Facebook group that is geared to..." + (show)

You don't need to lift heavy weights to get an osteo advantage. Even small weights with repetition is enough. Walking and other weight-bearing and resistance helps as well. If you haven't had PT for your osteo, you might consider that for safely using weights, exercise bands, and other tools. My osteo has stabilized with weights and other exercises and Reclast infusions; sometimes it is good to just slow down the bone loss.

babs10 | @babs10 | 23 hours ago

I'm hesitant to post b/c people need to make up their own minds. I haven't used Osteostrong so have no firm opinion. As I've said before, we all get to choose our own paths. That said, this was posted on another forum that I respect so I'm sharing it.