Comments on: Bone Health Myth: Doctors Always Know What’s Best for You and Your Bone Health

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:51:48 +0000

I had cancer at 47 and was not given any info. about the risk of Osteoporosis. However, at 57 I had a fall and after an X-ray it appeared that unbeknown to me I had had a few tiny ‘breaks’ in the bones of my left hand. I was totally unaware and I can’t remember suffering any pain.I was given Cacit and for some years continued to take this. I had reflux and not much else but in 2002 I changed doctors. The new doctor Fosamax alongside Calci-Chew. I have not felt well ever since. I had a bad fall 6 weeks ago and nothing happened apart from being shocked and it occurred to me that maybe I need not continue taking this dreadful drug. I’ve stopped.My doctor ( a different one)agreed I should. She was totally supportive of me and I have recently had a Dexa scan to see the state of bones as they are now. The last Dexa scan I had was about 8 years ago. I am not Osteoporotic but I am Osteopenic. I will not take Fosamax ever again. I still feel poorly, I’m always terribly tired and I continue to have muscle ‘ache’, reflux and many more other problems, finding it difficult to swallow is one which is really horrible,and until I started taking medication for my bones, I felt fit as a fiddle, once I got over the cancer problem. I’m 75 years old and I am increasingly having difficulty in walking .My weight is increasing far more than it should and no wonder since I can’t walk about. Could this all be down to taking such medication.? I think so.

By: Helen

Helen — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:38:02 +0000

Add vitamin K2 to the equation.

By: Helen

Helen — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:21:30 +0000

Magnesium, copper, zinc and boron are also very important for the absorption of calcium into our bones. I found out that my magnesium levels were low compared with my calcium levels so supplementing with magnesium or one of the other minerals may be the issue.

By: Claudia

Claudia — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:06:14 +0000

I have never read anything from a doctor before, encouraging cigarette smoking. this is shocking, that they could lie like this. shameful !

By: Dianne

Dianne — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 01:37:31 +0000

Yes, you can buy the book in the UK.

By: Barbara Marks

Barbara Marks — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:23:47 +0000

I have already left my comment – please advise whether it is possible to buy your
Save The Bones book in the U.K. Many thanks.

By: Therese

Therese — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:34:08 +0000

Vivian,
Do you know anything about the use of whole body vibration therapy for the treatment of osteoporosis?

By: Therese

Therese — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:30:28 +0000

I have taken Evista, Boniva, Actonel, and Forteo. I have had severe reactions with each of them; anything from severe flu-like symptoms lasting for days to watching hands full of my hair wash down the drain. Could this be my body trying to tell me something?? Uncle!!
I just started the program and have great expectations. I won’t take anymore of these drugs!

By: Teresa

Teresa — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 04:08:37 +0000

I don’t want to giving my credit card detail on the computer. Where I can buy this book in Melbourne, AUSTRALIA?

By: Pat Richards

Pat Richards — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 07:16:03 +0000

I have Osteoporosis and my Dr. put me on Fosamax but I have heard so many bad things about it also I have heart problems, acid reflux, and stomach ulcers,so should I start the medicine?
Pat Richards