Treatment without meds - Osteoporosis Message Board

Eharri17 · 08-28-2003, 07:46 PM

I was just diagnosed with osteopenia and I cannot take any of the drugs that are used for the treatment. I don't have a clue what to do now? My dr is treating me horribly since I can't take any of them. He blew me off and wont even talk to me. Any suggestions on what I can do. I take 1200 mgs of calcium for at least 17 years and exercise everyday plus walk and still nothing helped me to get this state.

marciakeeney · 08-28-2003, 10:07 PM

Get to the public library and read every book you can find about osteoporosis. There is a lot you can do, especially if you are not in full-blown osteoporosis yet. Inform yourself and start doing everything you possibly can to improve your situation -- there are lots of things that will help besides just the calcium. By the way, something I didn't know for my first year of menopause is that the calcium needs to be divided over the day because the body can't absorb more than 500 mg at a time! I was taking it all at breakfast in food and supplement for a whole year before finding out that little factoid!! So read, read, read!

train23 · 08-29-2003, 02:31 AM

Why can you not take any of the drugs?Health, money

peregrine · 08-29-2003, 03:12 AM

I would also consider finding another doctor. I don't think we have to settle for being treated like numbskulls. To be "blown off" because you wish to try something different than his/her suggestion is the height of arrogance. Find a doctor who will respect your input and work with you.

Peregrine

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Eharri17 · 08-29-2003, 05:58 AM

Thanks for the advice. I can't take the meds since I have a really bad stomach. I have problems taking about any medicine. My allergy specialist says I am hyper sensitive. I have GYN problems and can't take estrogen either. I always break my calcium up in two doses and now will take a half one at a different time. Since I am on thyroid meds and can't take it within 4+ hours. Has anyone been sucessful with weight bearing exercises? That is what I am trying to figure out what to do now. I appreciate any help any of you can give me.