Osteoporosis at an early age, helpful ideas?

DTemple · 12-30-2005, 02:27 PM

I just turned 50, and about six years ago I was diagnosed with osteopenia, which within two years advanced to osteoporosis of the hip and spine (-2.7 range for me now). I saw two endocrinologists to hopefully find out WHY I was advanced at an early age and still PRE menopausal too. They both did the usual thyroid tests, the results were considered normal - although I think I do have symptoms of thyroid problems such as easy bruising and poor circulation. Six years ago my regular doctor wanted me to take Fosamax, which I refused. The endocrinologist I saw two years ago wanted me to take Forteo, but I also refused. Has anyone had success with natural methods for bone density? My mother did have osteoporosis and we are of slight build.

Piano0105 · 12-30-2005, 03:38 PM

I've read on another osteoporosis group board that some people are taking strontium supplements for osteo. These would be the natural type, not the prescription. You can get them on the internet. The name of one is Strontium Bone Maker by Doctor's Best; another is Strontium Support. Along with 1500 mg. of calcium, vitamin D, 750 mg. of magnesium, vitamin k, etc.
this is the most up-to-date "natural" regimine for osteo.

I too have a -2.7 T-score. I tried strontium but, due to another medical condition, was unable to take it. I'm not on any osteo meds since I've tried them all but couldn't tolerate side-effects of any.

DTemple · 12-30-2005, 04:46 PM

piano0105, I will check this out. Previously I have tried 1000mg of calcium, as per my regular doctor, but because of my tachycardia and PVCs, I cannot tolerate large amt.s of calcium without aggravating that condition. Now however I am taking ionic calcium, 500mg which I mix with water and there are no adverse reactions to that at all. Are you pre-menopausal, which meds did you try, and what were the reactions? I have read before that Fosamax does create bone matrix however it is defective matrix and not strong enough to avoid fracture, plus once you stop taking it, your bones go back to what they were before. I do not know if this is true, but I usually can't take just about any prescription medication (and therefore never do) without bad reactions so I didn't bother to try them.

rhody · 12-30-2005, 10:38 PM

The conditions of osteoporosis can be reduced by exercise. For those of us who had or have difficulty exercising, that is something that has to be addressed...so the osteoporosis doesn't get worse.

It's seems that one of best foods for osteoporosis prevention are green vegetables such as spinach and brocolli as previously mentioned. I try to get most of my calcium that way, and not so much from milk.

Also changing a diet to a healthy one with non-processed foods, may promote a cleaner body, that makes it easier to absorb vital nutrients such as magnesium and calcium.

As far as I know, I never had osteoporosis. The only reason I remember some things about it, as I thought that I might have it, because I noticed an improvement in my health when I took calcium and magnesium pills a litle over 20 years ago. Many years later I had my mercury fillings replaced with less toxic ones, and continued on with my natural foods...to fully recover from years of sickness. I'm sure some of you have heard my story before.

But I do remember reading about the exercise part. For example, this is worrisome part of space travel. When the astronauts are in space, they lose bone density, because they are under zero or near zero gravity conditions. The body needs a certain amount of stress, or force, that we have when we have any athletic activity.

peregrine · 12-31-2005, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by DTemple

I just turned 50, and about six years ago I was diagnosed with osteopenia, which within two years advanced to osteoporosis of the hip and spine (-2.7 range for me now). I saw two endocrinologists to hopefully find out WHY I was advanced at an early age and still PRE menopausal too. They both did the usual thyroid tests, the results were considered normal - although I think I do have symptoms of thyroid problems such as easy bruising and poor circulation. Six years ago my regular doctor wanted me to take Fosamax, which I refused. The endocrinologist I saw two years ago wanted me to take Forteo, but I also refused. Has anyone had success with natural methods for bone density? My mother did have osteoporosis and we are of slight build.

I agree with you about not wanting to ingest those toxic drugs. Some suggestions:

-Read the book The Myth of Osteoporosis for some illuminating information about osteo.

-Do some online research on Ezorb Calcium.

-Make sure you are getting weight-bearing exercise

All the best