Without Pharmaceuticals - is it possible?

Posted by M.💌 @174hz, 1 day ago

Does anyone here know of any cases/research showing that severe osteoporosis can be combatted without the "bone drugs"? Can T-scores be improved with adequate nutrition, exercise, and BHRT?

For context: Daughter is 29 years old, diagnosed with osteoporosis at 18 years old. Most recent T-scores from DEXA scan show -4.0 levels -- severe case.

We want to avoid conventional meds/pharmaceuticals at all costs, but especially at such a relatively young age. We are interested in BHRT to address her low hormones (she never developed a regular menses even at her highest weight).

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and any relevant resources.
Blessings of longevity your way.

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | 1 day ago

You may want to go to the main category of osteoporosis and check other ongoing discussions regarding osteoporosis and hrt and/or osteoporosis without medication.

gravity3 | @gravity3 | 1 day ago

Have you already discussed this with her gynecologist and endocrinologist?

M.💌 | @174hz | 1 day ago

In reply to @gravity3 "Have you already discussed this with her gynecologist and endocrinologist?" + (show)

@gravity3 Thank you for your reply!
We're in an ongoing discussion about this with her PCP; we currently do not have a gynecologist and are awaiting a response to her referral for an endocrinologist.

We were not impressed with her last OBGYN (nice person, just conflicted views regarding her health), who wanted her to take hormonal birth control at 20 years old or so as a treatment for her amenorrhea. She seemed standoffish about BHRT at the time; we've been looking into a telehealth clinic for BHRT.

M.💌 | @174hz | 1 day ago

In reply to @gravity3 "You may want to go to the main category of osteoporosis and check other ongoing discussions..." + (show)

@gravity3 I did search the forums, but will continue diving deeper. We've not seen much content on cases like hers (young women with early-onset severe osteoporosis and no menses), so I thought it was worth starting a new thread.

gravity3 | @gravity3 | 1 day ago

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@174hz

There is functional medicine also. However insurance might not cover.

followheart87 | @followheart87 | 1 day ago

Hi M, there could be an underlying cause of the osteoporosis that you want to find out even before discussing treatment. For example, I learned that celiac disease can be a cause of osteoporosis. Also certain hormonal issues (parathyroid), autoimmune disorders, etc. Good luck.

gravity3 | @gravity3 | 1 day ago

There is a monthly zoom call tonight at 7 est of the
OsteoBoston group.
Tonight they will have a group discussion of what patients want their doctors to know.
Once you have requested to be a member you will be able to group email all members regarding your daughter and her need for answers and referrals.
I will private message the email to request joining.
They have a zoom call monthly with a wide range of topics such as nutrition, exercise, etc with experts in their fields.

gravity3 | @gravity3 | 1 day ago

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@gravity3

According to the community guidelines I am unable to post email addresses but the webpage is OsteoBoston.org
Click on the photo about YouTube the resources. Check for email there.