Osteoporosis Support Group

Osteoporosis is a disease of bone in which bone mineral density is reduced, bone microarchitecture is disrupted, and the amount and variety of non-collagenous proteins in bone is changed. It is estimated that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over the age of 50 worldwide have osteoporosis. It is responsible for millions of fractures annually, mostly involving the lumbar...

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opie 06/28/2017

I am new to this group. I am 76 years old, and had 3 lumbar compression fractures, the last one occurred last February, 2017. I would rather not use drugs for osteoporosis. I am on calcium, d3, and strontium. Would I still be able to increase my bone density? Last bone scan showed bone density at -4. I like to hear from the group's experience regarding increasing bone density. I would also like information on the dosage of CA, D3, strontium and magnesium. My calcium supplement contains magnesium half of the calcium. DO I need to take additional magnesium? Thank you.

elendil 07/03/2017

I am 66 1/2 and was just told I had osteoporosis my "doctor" chose to tell me this via a phone call - I am still upset. - I looked online and got the following info: magnesium doseage should e 250 to 400 mg daily. THis website recommended magnesium glycinate and magnesium gluconate as being most effective. It also noted that it should be taken in conjunction with calcium citrate 500 to 2000 mg daily. there are other supplements if you're interested. I have a question: how has your lifestyle changed since the onset of osteoporosis? I am fairly active now, I walk dogs in the mornings, when I get a ride I swim, I practice yoga and stretching

cindy_bartz 08/18/2017

Hi there, my name is Cindy, I specialize in Osteoporosis and help women reverse the condition naturally. I've got several articles you might find useful on my website. http://www.cindybartz.com/category/osteoporosis-bone-health/

I have an article specifically on Strontium -- bottomline -- I do not recommend it, in fact it may cause other health issues.

Also another misconception is that calcium is the answer -- it's not and again may cause other health issues. Too much calcium will cause your Osteoblast cells (the cells that make new bone) to premature die. This is why the countries that drink the most milk and eat the most dairy products have the highest rate of Osteoporosis.

USF1970 04/04/2018

I am suffering from a severe compression fracture. I,ve been treated w/Prolia and have used Evista (?). I am 69 yo and have already had two compression fractures. I remember the first one as lasting for months. Currently I'm in extreme pain. I'm going to a pain doc tomorrow. Is he going to be able to help?
The pain is so bad, it causes severe nauseous. Besides, pain meds aren't helping at all. Is there anything I can take to speed up healing? I feel as if I'm in intense back labor. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. On the pain measurement chart, , I'm a 10+++.

USF1970 04/04/2018

I meant that the pain is so severe that it's causing me nausea.

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