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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flyorra
flyorra
HI, i am taking a medication which raises my prolactin levels, which could invariably cause osteoporsis later in my life. i am 66% more risk due to this medication i have to take for a mental condition. so i am wondering, if caltrate plus is any good, it has minerals and vitamin d3, however i read somewhere that calcium supplements can give you cardiac problems because it doesn't get absorbed. so what do i do? how do i get the minerals and calcium because i most likely am getting depleted. i am going to see the doctor on monday, what are the tests to see if i am getting depleted or if i am getting oseoporsis?
nanny1611
nanny1611
Welcome to the Osteoporosis forum of DS, flyorra. Your doctor should be able to make recommendations for you, but here is what I do. First, I'm on a gluten-free diet, and working toward grain-free. Second, I take supplements, in particular, calcium, magnesium, vitamin d3, and vitamin k2 each morning. Then I take strontium citrate each evening. These were on the recommendation of my doctor. Third, I do simple exercises--walking, bouncing (not jumping) on a mini-trampoline (rebounder), using hand weights (@ 1-1/2 pounds), and the "stork" exercise mentioned on this forum in an old post. I don't know if my Dexa scores have improved, but hopefully will find out next year after I get insurance. One doctor prescribed once-a-month Actonel for me, but I had horrible side effects. So another doctor made the supplement recommendations.

Be sure to read the older posts, as they contain lots of helpful info. You are wise to consider "prevention" first. It's better than trying to reverse damage. Best wishes to you.