Comments on: Osteoporosis Is NOT A Disease

By: Michele

Michele — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:46:49 +0000

I had a saliva test done thru Diagnos-Techs, Inc. The test showed Pyrilinks D – Creat, Normalized Results Urine 11, my doctor said I have osteoporosis and wants to put me on “Reclast” I told him no way – he uses the tactic that I could end up breaking a hip, etc and end up in a wheelchair or worse….I didn’t like what I read about Reclast, am I wrong to not take thia drug?

By: Josephine

Josephine — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:34:24 +0000

I have Osteoarthritis;;
pain both hip’s # Spine;;
effect my movment # walking
pain all over

By: Carmen

Carmen — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:17:06 +0000

I just recently became aware of Save Your Bones and I have always looked at osteoporosis and osteoarthritis as invading my body but not my spirit. I will be going to pain management rehab this month and look forward to riding my bicycle and this will be an addition to my walking exercise for all of me. I take each day as it comes and am very thankful that I can take care of myself. I am now officially Retired and do not have to deal with the early morning crowds or steps. “Faith” is what I live by and is how I have come this far. Thank you so much Vivian for your information. Carmen

By: Linda

Linda — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:37:46 +0000

I have been on Didrocal, Miacalcin, Evista and last year had one I.V. treatment of Aclasta only to have my left hip colapse while I was skating for exercise. Side affects from Evista were that I couldn’t sleep due to constant severe cramping in my legs. Did that only for a month then had Aclasta…first day had the rigors! next day vomiting till I passed out, the third day severe cramping in my legs only worse than after Evista, fourth day continued leg cramping such that I was taking extra-strength tylenol every four hours to get through the pain. I was told only that I would have mild flu-like symptoms!! I don’t trust anyone anymore. I have lots of bone pain now that I didn’t have before. I feel like these drugs have ruined my life as I can no longer be active like I was. I have always eaten healthy and prepared my own food(cook from scratch) and hardly ever do takeout. All the foods recommended are ones I regularly already eat. I have always figure skated all my life and bike when I can. I love to dance and do Tai Chi. Trying to do all the right things has got me nowhere. I am discouraged and don’t know what to believe anymore. I need help to turn things around.

By: Ann

Ann — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:34:10 +0000

Meri, I have been taking bioidentical hormones now for about three years and have had great results. Most doctors will tell you they are dangerous, but in reality they are not. They are dispensed from a compounding Pharmacy which is a direct threat to our pharmaceutical industry. Need I say more? Back to bioidentical hormones, I have had no side effects from these hormones, have had no hot flashes, no brain fog, no vaginal dryness, no sleepless nights. I sleep 8 to 9 hours a night. Does that sound like someone having side effects to a dangerous drug? My doctor calls bioidenticals the fountain of youth and I agree with him wholeheartedly. Educate yourself on bioidenticals hormones and you will find they are not dangerous.

By: Merl

Merl — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:23:04 +0000

Thanks Ann for your reply. Your situation sounds just like mine.
And, I am taking most of the supplements that you are taking. However, not the progesterone. My doctor told me that even bioidentical hormones are very dangerous and to use them sparingly with extreme caution. I have heard the least harmful one is estriol.

By: Merl

Merl — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:19:05 +0000

You might also want to take Citrical calcium citrate; its expensive; however not more than bisphosphonates.

Strontium Ctirate encourages new bone growth. SC should be taken at least 2 hours after calcium.

I have also lost height since onset of OsteoP. I was 4′11 in HS; now I am 4′9. Its very scarey. However, I think the loss of height is something we must accept as we age. Really bad for me though
since I was always very short.

Also, do not do any twisting, bending, sit ups, rowing, or any activities that put a lot of stress on the lower and mid back or hips. That means no ice skating, skiing, boogie boarding, tennis,
jogging, high impact aerobics;as all of these can cause compression fracture and more loss of height. Loss of height is also
caused by compression fractures from back injuries, arthritis, etc.
Loss of height also creates love handles and sagging skin on the back. So I wear a one piece bathing suit these days.

By: Merl

Merl — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:10:02 +0000

I have heard that calcium citrate very absorbable and creates improved bone density.

I have also heard that taking Strontium Citrate encourages the build up of new bone.

Bisphosphonates are said to be very bad for the bone and the body over time; even reported to turning the bones to powery, flakey consistency like the bisphosphonates themselves.

I have heard to keep the system toward alkaline than acid.

Red meats, sugar, fats, alcohol, cigarettes, caffeine, not sleeping, stress, over or underweight, sedentary lifestyle are the usual enemies.

By: Gail

Gail — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:46:11 +0000

I am a lymphoma survivor and have dmage both from the disease and from the chemo and radiation. Have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, said to be a result of the above. Doctor has me on Fosamax plus 1200 mg calcium with vitamin D every day, in addition to what I get in my diet. My potassium levels are low and I eat bananas, baked potatoes, tomatoes, etc. My question is: Will the added vitamins – boron, magnesium, calcium, vitamins A,B,C,D,&K, iodine, silica, zinc – help with this kind of damage?

By: Lygia

Lygia — Thu, 21 May 2009 04:07:48 +0000

I just bought alendronate sodiun 70mg.Before took it I wanted to know what side effect it woud cause. I was horrified how many side effect I would suffer. I was told by ny Dr.that I must take it with calciun carbonata 1250mg 500MG also vitamin D 1000iu.I have Reumatoid Arthritis, was on Gold and Metratex and have 2 compression in back, plus 2 kissing ulcers.In other words my body is a wreck.I ordered your book, not so nuch for me [77Years], but my siblings seem to show signs of simelar nature.