With my doctor's blessing and direction, I take vitamin d3, vitamin k2, calcium, magnesium, and strontium citrate. Between my first and second dexa scans (3-1/2 years), my bone density increased. In addition to these supplements, I think getting off prednisone and eating gluten-free have also helped. Best wishes for finding what will work for you.

nanny1611 are you saying that the combination you are taking is actually helping to strengthen your bones? That is so encouraging. I talked with a doctor friend of mine today. We are the same age and both have MS, Osteoporosis and other problems. She has been really trying to get me to take Prolia for years now. But I am resisting. She says I am a ticking time bomb and a prime candidate for broken bones because I am very small and have all these other diseases. I appreciate her concern, but I read so many negative reviews today that I just can't make myself try it. Thank you so much for your reply.

Yes, my bone density has increased. The things I've done is to getting off prednisone, eating gluten-free, and taking the combination of supplements as the doctor instructed. She told me to take the vitamin d3, vitamin k2, calcium, and magnesium in the morning, and the strontium citrate before bedtime. Best wishes to you.

The only thing I am not taking that nanny is is the vit K2, just because I cannot find it in a store so will order online and I have magnesium, but wasn't sure if I should take it or not, but will start that tomorrow! I will even put it in my pill planner! the only thing I do not take that nanny takes is the stronitium citrate, as I forgot to look for that one at walmart! I ill check on that online too!

I only take two RX meds for my anxiety, but I pretty much cannot take anything else! My doc totally DISAGREES WITH ME ON THIS and says mine is too severe for viatmins to work, but I know if one drug gave me a serious side effect after one dose, so will all the others! They all basically have the same ingredients in them!

I have pretty much been gluten free for many years! Littlemart...I am 5 " and 98 ls so they are all freaked out over it, but like you...the side effects of these meds will keep me from taking them! As long as I am safe and , get up slower, do not bend over, use my cane for my back issues!

I am also doing weigh bearing exercise! I am starting off a little slow so my muscles do not get tight and I will not get so sore if I build up my reps and numbers!

I am new to this site - can someone please tell me how to post a question - this site is not very user friendly.

Hi, jean54, and welcome to this group of nice people. This site's format is new and a little more difficult to navigate than the old one. Here's how you post a question. Click on "Support Groups" at the top, middle of your screen. Then choose the "Osteoporosis" group. Just above the top post, on the right-hand side, you will see a red circle with a plus sign. Click on that and you should be able to post a new question or discussion. Again, welcome to Daily Strength, and best wishes to you.

I have a bad bone density too. I am only 57. I take miacalcian nose spray-no real side effects. Couldn't tolerate Fosamax. Now thay gave me Actonel weekly, afraid to try. My rheumatologist keeps pushing reclast or prolia, which scare me to death. He said"What are you going to be like in 10 years?" That upset me. Does anyone have experience with Actonel, Reclast, or prolia. Thanks, Fibrohyg

Hi, fibrohyg, and welcome to this forum. The doctor who discovered by osteoporosis prescribed once-a-month Actonel for me. The side effects were so bad (for me) that I didn't even take a second dose. At that time I had to change doctors because I lost insurance. When my new doctor heard of the side effects I experienced, she said that she wouldn't prescribe Boniva or Fosamax either, because they were in the same family as Actonel. That's when she set up the supplement regimen for me. She didn't suggest Reclast or Prolia, possibly because I didn't have insurance coverage at the time. If no one else here can offer input, you might want to check a website called AskAPatient.com that allows people to write their experiences with medication. Best wishes to you.

I am on the fence about this too. My doc wants me to take either prolia or forteo. My bone scan score is -3.2 so I feel like I need to do something.

Hi, Akitamama. Do lots of research before making your decision. Everyone is different, and what works for one may not work for another. Or, what makes one person sick, might not adversely affect the next person. The AskAPatient.com website gives lots of feedback from actual patients taking the medication--both positive and negative. When you read a website during research, write down your questions so that you can ask your doctor on your next visit. (If I don't take a question list, I often forget to ask my questions.) Best wishes to you in making the right decision.

My name is Jenny and I am a physical therapist focused on bone health. I have combined research and my own experience as a PT to try and fill the GAP in the medical field between diagnosis of osteoporosis and patients being sent to PT. Unfortunately, we see patients AFTER they are injured. I am trying to fill the gap to PREVENT injuries from happening in the first place by educating people with osteoporosis on the specific, targeted exercises that have been proven by research to build bone! I have a FREE course and checklist to help you get started as well as lots of great info at OsteoProFitness.com and am here to answer any questions and hopefully clarify things for you because I do know it can be overwhelming and scary!

I too do not take the meds. Reversed my OP with heavy weight lifting, eating way more protein, jump training, getting calcium in by diet only and adding a certain collagen vit d, good quality k2, magnesium, fish oil and really good diet. There is hope for this issue!

Oh and Hi to littlemart. I remember you from the gastritis site..i hope you are ok. Remembering shihonage, vickicrouch, prayinglots,serenityalways etc from 10 years ago!