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- In 2004, Melanie Haas, from buffalo New York, doctor recommended that she drink a lot of milk to prevent further bone loss evidenced in her Bone Density Scan.
- Two years later, Melanie was diagonosed with Osteopenia, (increasing her milk consumption only made her gain weight) and was prescribed Fosamax. Her doctor also warned her that if she didn’t start taking the medication immediately, she could fall and break a bone, and become immobile.
- Melanie was worried about taking Osteoporosis drugs since she knew that they contain harsh chemicals, and read first-hand accounts from people who suffered and continue to suffer from the side-effects of the drugs. After further research online, she came across the Save Our Bones website.
- Melanie read Vivian’s story and noticed how similar it is to her’s, and decided to order the Save Our Bones Program so she could start to strengthen her bone density naturally without taking the drugs.
- Melanie found the program very easy to understand and follow, and this further motivated her to stay off the drugs.
- After a year of following the Save Our Bones Program, she went back to her doctor for a Bone Density Scan and was amazed to find that her spine showed a normal reading and and that her hips had improved to only a -1. She had a great deal of success with the program.
- Melanie told everyone she knew about her results, and emailed Vivian to report the good news.
- This is just one example proving that the Save Our Bones Program is effective in increasing bone density without drugs. Whether you have Osteoporosis or Osteopenia and even if you have already started taking the drugs, the Save Our Bones Program will increase your bone density.
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December 28, 2011
Hi Vivian,
Almost all people in my country has a notion that drinking milk makes your bone strong. Even the doctors suggest the the same thing to the patients. The problem of after 50 is the same to all and the message of natural process of strengthing the bone has to be widely spread to all the people of this age group.
So now on I will try to develop a society of Save our bone Community in my country through email and other media. Can you support me in increasing this idea among the mass. Because, in the intial stage people would not trust me in this matter since they will believe to the doctors.
Anyway, I will put on efforts from my side to share the idea with the people of my country.
Dhruba Kasaju
Kathmandu,Nepal
Cell: 0977-9851064216
April 21, 2011
HI Vivian
I haven’t seen any info on this site that encourages me to want to subscribe. All the info in your newsletters are generally known by anyone who would research. It would help to get one or two things to do on the site, to show that you are really sincere about sharing.
Thanks
April 22, 2011
I kind of agree with what the woman said below. Not enough of your program is shared on this site–i understand you want to make money from your book, but if you really want to help women you’d put more of your special secrets on the site. What ive read on here i have read in countless other places, so it’s nothing new. Also why do you tell women to take calcium supplements? The latest research shows they increase the risk for heart disease. Much better idea to get your calcium from food.
February 21, 2011
Hi Vivian,
At age 48 I had 113% bone mass. I had just started menopause. I was told to come back in 10 years for another screening. I watched my calcium intake, I live a very healthy life style, am a avid excerciser with weight bearing exercises as well as cardio. I choose to ask for another screening after 5 years and had experienced at that time a 25% loss (5% a year)of bone density in my spine and much less in my hips plading them in the low normal range but none the less a loss. I increased my calcium and vitamin D intake, my exercise program etc. went back just this past week and although I have slowed the bone loss down I have not stopped it. I continued to loose 2% a year. I truly believe it can be managed natually and through diet. I truly believe that Dr’s are not giving the correct information about what nutrition you need to prevent bone loss and will live an breath by your book and report back to you in 6 months to a year my results. Which I anticipate to be truly a major break through for me as this has consummed my life at this point. I have shared my findings with many other women and will my results from this adventure.
February 17, 2011
Hi Vivian!
I also was just given a prescription for ost. & also just came across the information that u are giving,so i did not get my prescription either,very anxious to have the book too.
Thanks
February 14, 2011
Thanks!
December 29, 2010
vivian iam 75 years old and i have osteoporsis i have been on fosamax and a year ago i got my first reclast shot i do not know what my tscore is i will find out dec.30 i am suppose to have another shot then .i have your save our bones book i want to start it but i really dont know how to go about it it confuses me this 80/20 if i will do it right because i dont get another bone test for another year please help me. bea
September 2, 2010
I was diagnosed with osteoporosis about 7 years ago.,it was recomended that I start on Boniva, I refused & continued taking my calcium everyday.
I recently had another bone density test done & the Dr said that I had actually improved, Iam on the borderline of osteopenia & osteoporosis.
August 23, 2010
Hi Vivian, I am 69 years old and 2 years ago I broke my femur from a fall and my doctor diagnosed osteoporosis and put me on fosamax. I came across you website a couple of weeks ago, and have ordered your book, cant wait to get started, I have stopped taking the drugs.Will let you know how things are going. Regards Helen.
August 19, 2010
I would like to get your book but i do not use credit cards.Do you accept checks? I have osteoprosis and have joint inffusion in 3 compartments of my left knee.bone spurs joint narrowing which is loss of cartiage..thank you judy..I get your EM’s of course
August 18, 2010
I have been on Boniva for 4 years and just had another bone density test and it appears that my hip has improved, but my spine has gotten worse. They want to put me on Forteo (I am only 54 years old) and I have done a lot of research and it scares me and I am looking for another alternative than drugs. I like hearing good news that your program works.
August 8, 2010
A wonderful encouraging story. I have just begun this process. I have been told that I have osteoporosis, “severe”. I will not take the chemicals. I am eating more fruit and vegetables and following the nutrition guidelines, of course I am trying to do better as time goes on. Thank you….
(my name is Rene’e, not TRene’e)
July 28, 2010
Here’s my story. I have severe osteoarthritis and have had it for 30yrs+ getting worse with the aging process – I am now 68 – I had my throid gland removed at 24 and have been on synthroid since, Went through menopause – clear sailing – but did not take any supplements – no way – 10 yrs ago I got severe acid reflux and a hernia and was put on Previcid. Now I have been told I have osteoporosis and have been put on the co-etidrocal calcium regiment. I am leary of this whole thing but I have started. ps – I do not take previcid any longer have moved on to ranitidine. I druggest made the suggestion that the previcid stopped my body from absorbing calcium – you take on all this would be appreciated. Thanking you.
July 19, 2010
Just discovered that I have borderline osteopenia in the hips, definite osteopenia borderline for early osteoporosis in the lumbar spine. Terrified to take the drugs prescribed. I am thin and had early meno pause. I am now 53. I am shocked. Never thought with my healthy life style, so much exercise and a good diet, that this would happen to me, I should have been taking a vitamen D supplement and Calcium supplement, or even HRT. Why did I not have a discussion with the local GP about this? Why was I not made aware of the danger of getting this? Both my parents died at around 64 of cancer, so I assumed I should not take HRT.
Now I see your book Vivien, but how do I know that it is not just another way for someone to make money from the vunerable. It all sounds convincing, but how do I know I am not just been persuaded because I am scared, to buy your book? Why are you trying to make money out of this? Why not just tell everyone what to do if it is so simple? Please answer my questions if you have time as I am really very down about my diagnosis and do not want to take drugs. I also have a trapped nerve in the this lower part of the spine and the referred pain goes through to my left hip, both these areas seem to have the worse density readings. I would like to hear more people remarks before I purchase you book.
August 7, 2010
I was surprised when my bone density scan indicated borderline osteoporosis. My doctor said I (current age 59)am at risk of a hip fracture within 20 years, so he prescribed Fosomax. After researching osteoporosis on the web, I came to realize that this drug holds onto old bone, perhaps hampering with the creation of new bone, thus making my bones potentially more brittle than they are now. Thanks for all of your free info on-line–I’m already implementing much of it. I’ll probably order your book on-line if I can’t find it in a book store.
July 21, 2010
I would like to ask the same questions I have to-day just had dental work done and i am astounded of the 10% ratio of the possibility of the jaw condition that maybe caused by the medication also I have a Hyatis Hernia and worried if I take the medication I have to go back to the doctors soon now I have had the dental work done but I am so worried that my Osteopenia will get worse please help me to make a decision as I do not want to make really any life changes.
Thank you.
February 15, 2011
I also have a Hyatal Hernnia.
My physician has stopped me from taking strontiom due to a high rating on a kidney test. I have osteopenia. Of courese, he wants me to go on Fosamex. What do I do now?
I’ve ordered a copy of Save our Bones Program. It should arrive soon.
February 15, 2011
Hi Kathryn,
Check out Doctor Dialogues (it’s one of the supplemental reports that came with your program). It’s full of tips on discussing these issues with your doctor.
July 18, 2010
Hi Vivian:
In January 2010 after a fall in November 2009 I was diagnised with (Osteoporosis)with a lumbar fructure.
In the middle time I went through agony with a coktail of pain killers and no real treatment for the condition.
After the bone density results and the perscription of Fosamax. I said to myself. It’s no time to cry or be upset. It’s time to fight and find a cure. must to be one now.
I frantically went searching for a cure and
side effects of the drug. It was very frightening what I found took me a month to excepted.
I couldn’t find nothing different in my Natural Medicine studies and resheach.
Only diet and a complex of vitamins,minerals and diet, that I follow.
By the way our family diet is very healthy based in my studies. No cow’s milk, plenty vegies and fruits.
Untill few days ago I came across your web side and i willing to try it.
I think I found the anwser and a posible cure.
Your faithfully. Nancy Violet
July 16, 2010
I am in the process of ordering your book but would like to know if one of the side effects, although not mentioned is a cough. I have had a cough for almost 20 years when I used to take Didronel and then Actonel. I cannot get any help from my Doctor – they just don’t want to know!
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks.
Helen
April 10, 2011
I have been worried about a cough I have developed over the last year. I took Fosamac,Boniva<miacalcin,and actonel several years ago. I developed several side-effects the Dr. gave me pain medicine,to no avail. I finally stoped the medicines myself. I have improved a great deal,but now have a cough I can't seem to overcome with any medicine the Dr. has me try. I did,t know a cough was one of the sideffects. What is your opinion? Clara
July 10, 2010
I am in my seventies and have osteoporosis for many years. In my fifties I was put on HRT which I discontinued after two years and some time after was prescribed Fosamax by a Professor at the Hospital which I took for six years, but my bone density scans did not improve at all. I decided after reading about osteonecrosis (which frightened me to death) to discontinue Fosamax of my own volition. The
Professor disagreed with me but could not suggest an alternative! I live in London and
would very much like to know if your book is
obtainable here. Perhaps you would be kind enough to let me know.
July 5, 2010
Hi,
I am 62 have been on Fosomax,Miacalcium,Actonel.I reacted to all. The last one caused severe choking in my sleep.
I have Hypothyroid,angina and high blood pressure.For many years I was on estrogen (no hysterectomy)I just followed my Dr’s advice,he said it would make the change more comfortable( my mom managed without) . One day he asked why I was on it,because you perscribed it. His answer was to tell me they never give estrogen alone to any one who hasn’t had a hysterectomy, can’t say that now. I weaned myself off it as well as the osteo meds. I’m still on levothyroxin,0.125,Vit D Diltiazem 120 plus vitamins.
At this time the Dr’s want to give me something by intraveous that will last a year. Both my husband and I are very concerned, since I have had such terrible reactions to anything the Dr’s have perscribed.
I am interested in knowing if I will benefit from your book and will anything affect the other meds I’m on. At this point I have loss faith in the medical profession , it’s all about perscriptions.
Cheers!
Barbara
July 5, 2010
I was delighted to read about Melanie’s success in strengthening her bones after undertaking Vivian’s “Save our Bones” program.
I look forward to hearing more of these examples.
June 26, 2010
This video is very good i feel the as Melonie. Having just beinf told i have osteoporosis.Waerly awaiting delivery of Saves Our Bones book. The drugs the doctors advocate are frightening and terrible side effects too.
June 6, 2010
after 2wks of not taking Actonyl on the once a wk program, I went to pick up my prescription and the drugest gave me a generic substatute named Novo-Risedronate, say my drug plan did not cover Actonyl any more, I took one pill this morning and I am having joint pains already in my hips and knees. I am not happy about the change, and I don’t have any say in the matter. I am seventy yrs young with no problems and very active in summer sports. At this age can their be a reverse in bone density
May 17, 2010
I am told that the correct dose of magnesium & vita D will reverse Osteoporosis. IS THIS TRUE?
May 16, 2010
My wife has recently been diagnosed with ostepenia. She also has just completed a series of prednisone treatments for Temporal Arteritis.
She no longer takes the Prednisone but her Dr. wants her to start Forteo, We are anxious about the possible side effects as well as the Exorbatantly high cost of the Forteo injections.
April 18, 2010
MANY THANKS FOR YOUR INTERESTING READERS …..
March 15, 2010
Hello Vivian,
I am listening to the story and can relate to the things that happened to Melnie. I started Foxomax the fall of 1995 and took it faithfully for 9 years and then was off of medicine for 6 months and then started on Actenol but did not take it too long. Presently I am not on any medicine for the osteoporosis that I have. I was under the care of an endocrinologist and he is the doctor who started me on the Fosomax. The endocrinologist I am going to now wants me to take a medicine that I have to inject but I have indicated that I did not want to take it. I have had several compression fractures on the thoracic spine since the first time I was told of having a fracture. This whole experience has caused a lot of pain. I also have had jaw problems.
Regards, Carolyn N
March 1, 2010
I am going to the Dr.’s today with the results of my Dexa Scan and do not want to go on drugs as my Dr. will try to push on me today. Is is too late for me to go without drugs, as my T scores were all 3.6. There is no mentions ofscores over 2.5 in the info that I have read so far for your program. Please let me know what your opionion is. Thank you, Barb
February 28, 2010
It’s great to hear success stories using natural methods, however these cases seem to me to be about relatively mild cases where the patient has ostopenia or -1 etc.I imagine that in these cases bone density would be easier to reverse. In my case after I broke my hip at the age of 56, just over two years ago ( while incidentally looking after my mother who was recovering from a broken hip at the ripe old age of 93)and insisted on a scan afterwards I found out what I had already suspected. I had severe osteoporosis of -3.7, in my spine and -2.5 in my other hip. I was prescribed Actonel and have been taking it for two years.It has not improved my bone density so far, but I have been told by doctors that it takes up to 2 years to “kick in”. I,m now pretty desperate to improve my bones and was wondering if in extreme cases like mine, if natural remedies would help.
June 24, 2010
I underwent a hysterectomy @ age 38 causing surgical menopause. I tried hormone replacement, but it didn’t agree with me, so I believe that is the main reason I have osteoporosis. I am now 52. I had a knee fx in 2002, and am currently recovering from a hip fx, which I got from stumbling on a sidewalk. I have taken biophosphenates for probably close to 10 yrs. (evista, then fosamax, currently actonel). I stopped the actonel because of the fx, but do not want to do these meds anymore. I do not feel they helped. My t scores have slowly declined the whole time I have been on the meds, with the exception of the last one. I had always been active, but embarked on a big excercise regime, which I think was why the t scores improved. At the time of my fall, I was training to walk in a half marathon. I was up to 10 miles and I’m sure I could’ve finished. It was my goal just to finish, I didn’t care about my time. I’m so confused and discouraged-I don’t know what to do. I will see my osteoporosis dr in July, I’m almost certain she will recommend Forteo. I just recieved Vivian’s book and am currently reading. I already eat most of the foods listed, not too sure about the ratio thing yet, I hope it becomes clearer the more I read. I also am very into excercise. But at this stage, will the program help reverse my scores?
February 20, 2010
Dear Vivian : thank you for the copy of book. I am practicing Nursing for last 32 years. I have come to believe the mega concern for Flu and H1N1 is more about creating panic for peaple, and big copanies are benefiting from it. I have never had flu shot , nor H1N1 although I have given it to our residents and our staff by orders. My mother lived till 88.5 , she never had flu shot. I expect our body in normal condition should be able to fight the antigens, and survive, Unless one is in critical condition or compromised states.
Therefore I agree with your conclusion about flu and bone treatment. All we need to think is to deal with these ailments in natural way.
Best regards.
Golriz
February 13, 2010
It’s simple, yet supposedly effective. Thanks for the demonstration and the info about doing it 50 times.
BTW is the beginner’s heel lift similar to calf raises?
Many thanks again for sharing by showing and explaining!
February 8, 2010
I am 78 years old and have just returned from my doctors office visit only to learn she wants me to go on Boniva for Osteopenia being close to Osteoporosis. I was on Fosamax several years ago but stopped taking it because of jaw and teeth problems. I am a widow, live in the country so must do a lot of chores around the house and and around the property–am very active. Ordered your book and can hardly wait for it to arrive!!! Joan S.
Will let you know the results…
February 4, 2010
Dear Vivien!
I am waiting for receiving my order. Every day I am reading all your news relating osteoporosis.
Thanks heavens for enlighten person who did so wonderful discovery. Millions of women knows already, that politician are double-dealing that means doctors are used to managing people in wrong direction with our health. Poor doctors they are study for so many years and pay big money for they education but they are with they knowledge on high school level.
Thank you Vivian you jump with your intelligence above avarage doctors.
I hope using the essence of your knowledge in your books will help me overcome the pain in my jaw I have for so many month.
Eugenia
January 14, 2010
I have just ordered your book and cant wait to get started. After 3 years of misdiagnosis 2 spinal fractures and now my breast bone has been fractured during a mamogram in October 2009 I have decided to take my osteoperosis by the neck and try to help my self. I am stuck inbetween 3 surgeons who cant decide whether or not to repair my spine with vertabro plasty or just leave me in agony taking pain killers. I desperately want to reverse my osteoperosis as soon as possible. I have been taking Alendronic Acid once a week for 16 months with no effect on my fractures. I was told to drink plenty of skimmed milk and exercise. (Very difficult wheh you cant stand up for more than 2/3 minutes at a time). I hope your book and programme helps me. I am just 59 years old and have been suffering with my spine since 2006. Prior to this I swam every day and have been exercing my entire life. I look forward to hearing from you Best wishes Irene
June 7, 2010
Irene,
I feel for you I am also 59, It sounds like you have been exercising a lot. Weight bearing exercise is considered the best for the bones. I don’t think swimming provides much (although that is my favorite form of exercise)DO you do much weight bearing exercise? Also I am curious to find out if you think you were eating a good diet or if it had alot of process foods and was short on fruits and vegetables. You seem too young to have this degree of osteoporosis although you didn’t mention your Dexa scores. I wish you the best and hope the program helps you. I have just started trying this but it is hard to do the 80/20. So I just eat a small serving of protein 2-3 ounces and eat 2-4 vegetables and fruit at dinner and lunch. Breakfast is usually organic yogurt with lots of fruit and flaxseeds. I don’t know if my scores will improve but it is a much healthier diet. I am more regular and I know it is better for my heart plus overall health.
my best to you, SAlly
December 9, 2009
I’ve been listening to these comments, but want to know what is in milk that is not good for you? Or is it just cow’s milk. What about goats milk? what about organic or raw milk? I can’t believe that milk is a bad food. People have been drinking for years. Is it the way its processed that makes it bad?
May 13, 2010
Judy, your questions are answered in my blog post on milk
December 8, 2009
I was recently diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer which has spread to the bones and other areas. My oncologist put me on the drug Femara and said my prognosis is good. The main side effect of Femara is weakened bones and osteoporosus. The doctors’ solution to this is to give you Zometa, a biophosphate. I haven’t started the Zometa yet and am wondering if I can follow the save-our-bones program instead. I understand that you can’t give medical advice but I’m wondering if anyone else has had a similar probem.
June 7, 2010
Renee,
I just went through treatment for breast cancer and was put on Arimidex which also causes osteoporosis.
My oncologist knows I do not want to take bone medicine and is not pushing it at this time even though I have a DEXA score of -2.3. She thinks as Vivan does that this is overblown and is a natural part of aging. She will keep an eye on my bones and recommended I take a Vitamin D supplement. I am trying to follow this program hoping it will keep osteoporosis at bay.
My best to you, Sally
November 20, 2009
vivian my main concern is if I take strontimu would I need to continue taking 1500 mgs of calcuim I am alergic to dairy products and definetly can not take fosamax or the related perscriptions my doctor wants me to take!! please respond thanks virginia
November 18, 2009
Hi Vivian…
Five days ago while I was shopping, and had to go to five different places to do the bills, I noticed while walking in a store, my hip started to pain while walkiing…as soon as i got home, I had to lay down on the sofa for relief. Before this I had no trouble with my hip.
I take 2 calcium tablets a day and 2 baby aspirins, plus a vitamin. I don’t smoke or drink and am not overweight…I eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, mostly chicken and fish, sometimes meat. I go bowling (no pain) and exercise (no pain) but when I walk, my hip starts to pain me. What am I doing wrong??? I can life my knee up on the bad side with no pain… Only when I walk it bothers me.
I hesitate going to my doctor as I don’t want to take any medication.
Please tell me what I should be doing…I would appreciate it…THANK YOU VIVIAN… Elizabeth M. Wright
August 6, 2010
Elizabeth -
You might consider orthotic shoe inserts. That might require a referral to a podiatrist, or one of the stores that specialize in these might have something that is adequate. It depends on the severity of your problem. If you have any postural misalignment, it leads to stress on various joints. Orthotics help correct that and can really go a long way in pain relief. Your bowling and other exercise may simply not require protracted standing straight up, and the movements are likely very different from walking, so the effects you fell are different.
I can’t begin to tell you how wonderful mine have been for me! However, I have a narrow foot, which required custom orthotics as all the ready made ones are for medium to wide feet and wouldn’t properly fit into my shoes. It is really important that they fit your arch length, so you need somebody who measures that and evaluates the bone/ muscle/ tendon alignment in your feet.
December 20, 2009
i went last month for a bone scan, i’m 64. test
showed my T7,8 &9have collapsed, Dr. didn’t
give me anymore info, even when I asked how about the rest of my bones, she recemmended Fosamax, which I said no to because I wanted to give this much thought. I did see 2.5 on the result
paper she gave me. I have awful burning pain on my left side in middle of back which Dr. said was
the spine damage pressing on nerve. What kind of results was this, normal, very bad, quite aggressive ???? How can this 7,8 & 9 be repaired or can it, Can I find out my hips and other bones from this bone scan t. Why didn’t she tell me, do I just need to know that she said the spine problem was enough to diagnose me with osteoporosis. Please share any information that might help me to understand. It is only one month from the scan and I am trying to learn and read as much as I can. Thanks
November 13, 2009
I am 64 and have never had any bone pains or fractures. But after taking the test for osteoporosis, I find that my bone density is -3.7! The doctor wants me to take Fossomax, which I am reluctant to do, but I also have never heard of anyone having a reading like -3.7. I plan to begin the Save our Bones program, but I am curious if anyone else out there has had a score as low as mine is. Thanks for reading this. Linda
January 3, 2010
Linda, I had a -3.6 score on my spine T score reading also. However, I was diagnosed with parathyroid disease, which causes osteoporosis. I had one of my parathroids removed. This type of osteoporosis is reversiable. Maybe, you should go see an internist for further testing.
November 4, 2009
I was recently diagnosed w/worsening osteoporosis; doc recommends Actonel, which I took for 18+ months about 6 yrs ago, w/no improvement in t-scores. Then about 4 years w/increased calcium and v.D, some slight improvement in t-scores; then 2 years same regimen, and abruptly worse t-scores. I’m finding several sites on the web addressing these problems (I told doc I won’t take bisphosphanates) and I’m strongly considering the saveourbones program. Here’s why I hesitate: 1. I was treated for Grave’s disease 30 years ago, with radioactive iodine, and still take Levothyroxine .088 mg daily (I don’t think that’s negotiable)2. I also take Femara, as a 4-year breast cancer survivor (my primary care doc thought the medical oncologist could switch that to Evista, but I don’t want that, either). I also take Diovan/HCT for high blood pressure. I will soon have my 78th b’day. I’m not an exercise nut, but I rarely miss my 3 mi daily walk, and usually get 10,000 steps daily. Also, I recently had a laminectomy and spinal decompression for sciatic pain, results excellent.I think I need to do something other than expensive prescriptions!
November 3, 2009
Thank you so much for the free down-load. I would like to buy your book – is it available in the U,K. from Amazon? I have been on Protelos for about 3 years and am having problems with muscle cramps and pains etc.
November 1, 2009
Hi Vivian, I’ve been taking Fosamax for over five years now as recommended by my family doctor. The Osteo specialist is recommending that I begin additional drug treatments due to a continuing decrease in measured bone density -3.5. I am balking at this latest recommendation. So: If I come off the Fosamax, do you have any idea how long the residuale effects would remain in my system?
Do you have any other thoughts on getting off of Fosamax? I am age 70 and I suffered a crushed disk earlier this year so they are urging me to take immediate action.
Thank you,
Jossie
October 28, 2009
i want to now is you have the book in spanish is it posible? i have osteopenia. please help mee
November 5, 2009
Hi Mabel,
For now, the Save Our Bones Program is in English only.
October 26, 2009
Hi Vivian-thank you so much–it must have been “divine intervention” that i found your web site–I too have a dx of osteoporosis-(spine and hip) I am 50 years old had have had mild RA (untill recently) and I take synthroid .Could you please tell me your medical qualifications? And how do I order your book? Is it a program or a book? I also tool 2 doses of Boniva and upon my research-it was my answer to my SEVERE bone pain and wild muscle aches (I couldnt walk)pls email me-I would appreciate the info and def plan to try it–if this works I will be your largest endorser!! thank you
October 25, 2009
I am a senior citizen and my doctor toll me that I have to started to take actonel, I went to the pharmacie 1` pill a month for 60.00, I said no way I have to find another way to do that and I went to google for research and I found your information, thank you,at the end of the month when I get my ss check I will order the save the bones books. thanks again, God bless you.I AM IMPRESS OF ALL THE COMMENTS.
October 17, 2009
Dear Doctor Goldschmidt,
I was diagnosed with celiac-sprue 6 years ago and have been told that I have osteoporosis
due to mal-absorption. My Doctor suggested that I have a reclast IV, but I read of the side effects and refused. I follow a gluten-free diet….no wheat, rye, barley or oats.
Would your program be suitable for me?
Sincerely, Lorraine Lunz
November 5, 2009
Hi Lorraine,
You can benefit from the Save Our Bones Program following the gluten-free diet.
October 16, 2009
Hi Vivian
i did descover that i have ostoprosis just two years ago,i used see a doctor & she lift after she did send me for bondensity & the result came to her, at that time i went got a new doctor, the new doct send me for bonedensity after two years, my new doct ask for my old file she did compar to the new one it was bad since the last one i have, they describ Fosomax & 1000 calcum with vitm D 800 every day,i also take B12 1000 every day & multvitamin centrom,
I had my period until i was 58 years old,
now i am 62 i am active walk & excrises my diete is well eat right food most my food eat at home no JUNK food,
I am so worry if i do stop my pills what will happen? i did ask my doct she said no not to stop,
is this pills make my stomk big? i hope not my waight is 160 pound & my hights 5.4 i hope i am OK, i really want to be 135 to 140lb if i could,
Thanks
October 12, 2009
Hello Vivian,
I have just listened to the interview, and read your story that you e-mailed to me.I’ve also read the comments from everyone. Before finding your site I had found another site which had many stories of adverse effects from a range of osteo medications. I had my first bone density assessment in 1998 after a heavy fall, which indicated a problem,although I had no fractures at that time. Other than taking a few herbal and/or vitamin/mineral supplements, I took no further action. In the intervening years I have had several thoracic crush fractures, which have occurred when heavy lifting at home.Despite having X-rays at my place of work,(I was an emergency nurse specialist) I was only offered advice re medication when I had my last lumbar fracture. I declined the offer, much to the exasperation of the orthopaedic registrar. It is almost 2 years since I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and I have been on Thyroxine since that time. I had another bone densitometry at the beginning of this month, and am seeing a new doctor, as we have relocated since I retired. I have heard the same story of the high risk of fracture, especially the hip, if I don’t take the medication. I was told today that in 30 years of general practice the doctor had seen only one patient who had had an adverse reaction to medication, and that was blurred vision, which cleared when the medication was stopped.I was also told that anyone can put anything on the internet, and that it was better to stay with the people who had the knowledge of evidence-based practice. I explained to her that I was waiting for your book, and would try this alternative method, that I am making an informed decision, and that I would keep her informed. I have another e-mail address which I used when I purchased your book, as it is more secure than this one. Many thanks for the information received thus far, and keep up the good work. I will be letting my sister know about your work, hopefully she will take note!
Kind regards
Nancy
September 11, 2009
Thank you for the freebone guide. I am a diabetic but can not take drugs as I am allergic to chemicals. I also have numerous food allergies. i cant have wheat,corn,milk, chicken,etc.etc. I have taken actone, and 4 other osteo. drugs but the side effects were so horrible that the doctor stopped them. Now I was asked to try the liquid form of Forsomax and metformin for diabetes but after having gone on to google and reading your story I will not get the prescriptions. The only thing that works seems to be vitD 50,000 mg? once a week. i will order your book at some point when I am in one place for a while. Thanks again-we need more people like you.
August 29, 2009
Great to know there are many more people who have come off Fosamx,i have been on it for the last ten years after my breast cancer, and on antihypertensives for high blood pressure plus calcium with vitD for osteoporosis. i have not ordered my book yet but sounds more and more convincing after reading other people’s accounts.
would like to know about osteoporosis after having pappilary thyroid cancer.Would be greatful if anybody can help.
July 3, 2010
I had breast cancer almost 10 years ago. I was on Tamoxifen (for 5 years which didn’t help my osteoporosis)& Fosamax for 7-8 years. I just had a bone density and my results were -3.6 on my spine & hips. From all I’ve read from this site-I’m changing my lifestyle. Better diet & excercise to hopefully reverse my osteoporosis. The doctor put me on Forteo which I agreed to do for 1 year, then we’ll decide what to do from there. It seems we have much in common & wanted to share my story.
August 13, 2009
Hi everyone this is just a note to say the programme is great I tried it, Algae plus and spirulina is fantastic also. you can also contact Tiye at http://www.wisdombeyondbeings.com who writes while she sleeps on various subjects, Tiye had a near death experience and gets a lot of natural remedies for people with various ailments. Check the site, read and ask questions. good luck to you all. Tiye helped my sister who had cancer I hope she can help you to.
Julie.
August 11, 2009
I was so excited to hear that there is hope for me without taking these prescription drugs.
I am 47 years old and about 7 years ago, my doctor had told me that I had osteoporosis, probably due to an early menopause at the age of 30. She prescribed Fosamax to me and told me if I didn’t take it, I would develop a hump and be all hunched over and my bones would be very fragile and they would begin to break. I asked her if there were any alternatives, or if I should drink milk and take more calcium, or what exercises would help. She said that there was nothing that I could do and that this was irreversible. She said that I should have been doing things long ago to prevent this Osteoporosis and now that it was too late to do anything but take the drugs prescribed. Not long after taking Fosamax, I developed a problem with swallowing. I went for tests and they told me that my esophagus had shrunk and that I would have to have it stretched if the problem continued. I still have these problems today. I complained to my doctor after reading the side effects which was one that I had developed, so she put me on Actonel. I have been taking Actonel since then off and on, but mostly off as I was really worried about the side effects. I am very anxious to receive your book and try your alternative.
Many thanks,
Annette
March 1, 2012
I have been on Fosamax for 6 years but my latest bone scan showed no improvement. My dr then prescribed Actonel, but after reading all the side effects online I decide not to take any more medicine for osteoporosis. I am ordering the Save Our Bones Program! and reverse my condition.