thoracic compression fractures causing much discomfort under ribs / top of distended abdomen: constipation also
With lower ribs pressing on top of pelvic bone
Other than stretches / physio exercises anything I can do about it?
Feels that a well fitted back support would help ?
I am 81. Was very fit before fractures occurred
I think a back brace helps a lot. I don’t wear one regularly . They are hot. But if my back acts up and tries to go out on me or if it hurts badly I will wear a Muller back brace I bought from… read more
I was told to take vit D 5000 a day for Osteopenia (borderline Osteoporosis). Is it good to take
calcium also? Should I go to my regular doctor of a specialist.
Suggestions.
thank you,
i'm really curious about Algae Cal too has anyone used it and seen the dramatic results they claim?
If so, have you:
â–¡ gotten better
â–¡ stayed the same
â–¡ gotten worse
Personally I take 70mg alendronate tablet 1x a week for the last year. My worse t-score is -3.3 in one of my vertebrae.
Thank you!
Calcium Citrate is more easily absorbed by bones and taking K2 with calcium will direct it to bones, not the heart. I have stopped taking Alendronate after 2 1/2 yrs because of the potential… read more
Like you Elizabeth, I am also afraid of the medication for osteoporosis. I have been taking K2, D3, B12, and Collagen Peptides. My doctor took me off of calcium years ago, said my calcium level was… read more
Does anyone recommend anything natural? I don't want to take any meds bcz of severe side effects. I have severe osteoporosis pretty much all over. Thanks in advance for ur comments
I find having a spa is a great natural therapy.
Has anyone taken supplements such as Raw Calcium by Garden of Life or New Chapter Bone Strength?
I also went from Osteopenia to osteoporosis after taking Fosmax. I quit Tomaxifin 5 mo ago, I heard these drugs stay in your system up to 2 years! Yikes! I started juicing organic veggies, and much… read more
My body doesn’t seem to absorb vit d even when I was taking 10000units as my level was 17.
I am now on 2000 units daily and still only in the high 20.
I include items that contain vit d in my food,
My density score was T-2.9 when diagnosed year ago at 58
What can I do
Do you have any kind of intestinal disorder like ibs, crohns, something that would maybe cause malabsorbtion of minerals and vitamins? Because I have a lot of trouble absorbing nutrients too. I've had… read more
Has anyone taken Evinity for their osteoporosis ? If so, please let me know your feedback
About a year ago my nails became so brittle and had vertical cracks. Probably when my bone health started to deteriorate. Anyone have success with medicine for bones and nails?
Hi everybody, I must have lost that message to me and only got a part of it but yes someone must have prayed for me as I am entirely different and will be going to church next Sunday for sure. God is… read more
I have osteoporosis for several years and have been putting off taking any meds as I am scared with all the reported side effects. I was sent to a rheumatologist and he says I am at risk for fracture as my scan readings are at critical levels and I must take something. He suggests Fosamax to start. I know I have no choice and am very worried but he explained my probability of having a fracture is much greater than any side effects I take calcium and Vitamin D. I appreciate any insight all… read more