REMS Vancouver

Yes, I’ve been following him for the entire time taking the supplements that he recommends doing the exercise that he recommends eating the way he recommends I listen to all his advice. The only thing I couldn’t get was the hormones because where I live, they will not put you on hormones post-menopausal. I did have my hormones checked and everything was in order. The other thing to mention is that I did a bone test a urine test that determined I was not losing bone and I think that that is important to know I was not continuing to lose Bone.

@maryannb5
Hello and thank you !
I am in Vancouver BC -
and just looked up Google BC Bone Health.
I didn't know REMS was finally available
in Vancouver - have been looking for it for ages.

Do you need a doctor's referral -even if it
is self pay?
or is it covered under our BC health plan?

Had a CTX blood test about a year ago -
I needed my doctor's referral even though it was
self pay.
I suppose it's because the results need to be
explained by a qualified medical person.

I don't think the P1NP test is available in B.C. yet.

I notice your diet and exercize regime and it's a super
great one.

I am thinking of switching from a physiotherapist
to trainer, and to see a naturopath for digestive
issues IBS which I think may be a factor in bone loss.
If you think you have issues with SIBO or IMO,
look up Dr Pimentel videos on youtube.

It's raining today in Vancouver - we need it -
the grass is yellow and parched.

Hi, yes you do not need a doctors referral to get this bone scan REMS not covered by BC MEDICAL, but my extended health covers it through a private health insurance. It’s only 195. The procedure with BC bone health is that you get the scan and then go into the next room with the Health professional and he explains the scan to you. Explains osteoporosis to you and goes over your results in detail plus you get emailed a written report that you can print for your files with graphs your T score your fragility score, etc. etc. -well worth it.

Hi @maryannb5
REMS sounds totally doable -
will follow it up.

Have you heard of anyplace in
Vancouver that does TBS.?
I have looked ...hoping eventually...
it will show up here.

About the trainer you have: is it at a
Vancouver community centre, or private.

I have not decided about which brand, how much
collagen and Vit K2 -
I plan to check out ConsumerLab with
Dr Cooperman beforehand.
Have you ever been on his website?
Are you taking collagen - Omega 3 - any Vitamin K's

thanks for sharing
Betty

Training
• Personal Trainer: Once a week, 30 minutes, at Muscle Memory gym in Delta. She specializes in rehab and osteoporosis, so you’re working with someone who knows the specific nuances of form, safety, and progression for bone density.
• Independent Workouts: 3–4 times per week on your own, where you practice form and continue with the strength-building routine.
Supplements & Nutrition
• Collagen – supports connective tissue, potentially aiding bone and joint integrity.
• Omega 3 – anti-inflammatory benefits, helps overall health and may reduce bone loss risk.
• Osteo-Cal + AlgaeCal – targeted bone support with plant-based calcium, plus trace minerals.
• Magnesium – important for bone metabolism and muscle recovery.
• Vitamin K – helps calcium bind into bone rather than soft tissues.
• Creatine – boosts muscle strength and performance, which indirectly benefits bones by loading them.
• Protein (Momentous powder) – key for muscle and bone health, ensuring you’re hitting your protein goals consistently.

(That was copied and pasted from my notes )

@bevlevvancouverbc I wanted to let you and other Canadian members know of another company that provides REMS Echolight scans called Advanced Bone Health https://bonescan.ca/our-services/ This is a different REMS Echolight company from Bone Health BC, the mobile clinic mentioned in the discussion. Advanced Bone Health is also a mobile clinic throughout Canada partnering with UC Baby Ultrasound offered in Abbotsford, Surrey, Burnaby and Victoria in BC. I had my Echolight with them in February when they started here and found them to be excellent providing a very professional service. No doctor's referral is required. I've also had an Echolight done in Calgary and found the results from both scans with different machines to be consistent which gives me confidence in the technology. I also see a naturopath certified by the N.A. Menopause Society -- very knowledgeable and helpful. She ordered my CTX as well.

FYI, I watched a live video today with Irma Jennings from Bone Tribe interviewing a lady named Barb and her bone journey on Prolia. During the discussion REMs came up, Irma thought the REMS was better but she did say the DEXA is the gold standard. A lady who was listening came on and said she no longer gets DEXAs as she is very small and her doctor told her to only get a REMS in the future. Irma did say she was going to post the video on Youtube.

I want so badly for that to be the future of REMs, because according to mine, I don”t even have osteoporosis!

@maryannb5
I’m 75 and trying to do what you list as well. Can you provide more details on your supplements (brands) name of your Naturalpath even tho I’m in California. Brand name/model number of vibration machine. I just returned one as it was more side to side tilting and not up and down like jumping. Your go to book on the subject including diet.
I have not taken any medications recommended yet.
I had a REMs a week ago .

Hi, thank you for reaching out. I know this is a stressful time and I want to help you so I suggest that you go onto YouTube and watch and subscribe to the Doctor Doug show. (Dr. Doug Lucas)
Go through all of his 100’s of videos he talks about everything from vitamins that you should take supplements you should take to vibrational training machines to REMS versus DEXA scans. He also offers a support group watch every single one of his videos and take notes. He talks about supplements that you should and shouldn’t be taking. I think that this is better than me telling you what I’m taking because it took me about six months of research to figure out what was best for me and I think that this is the best place to start. He is a doctor. I am not And he also quotes actual studies and information that you need to know before making these decision.