Q: It is actually osteoarthritis that I have been diagnosed in the lumbar spine area. What’s the difference between osteoporosis and osteoarthritis?
A: Osteoarthritis is an inflammatory and painful condition that may be found in people with osteoporosis (thinning of the bones), which is not painful unless fractures occur. In The Bone Health Revolution I explain that osteoporosis is caused by a biochemical imbalance that the body is trying to correct (it has to do with the pH balance).
In some cases, typically when the acid pH is excessive, acid residue accumulates in the connective tissues resulting in osteoarthritis.
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November 6, 2009
I have done some research on the theory of Eating Right for your Blood Type. I am an “A” and this ‘diet’ for me fits quite well for your suggestions on balancing the foods according to their alkalinity/acidity. However, bananas are one of the foods that ‘A’s” should avoid. What are your thoughts on this theory of eating?
October 8, 2009
Dear Vivian,
Does anyone who has taken Actonel have a chronic cough? My cardiologist asked me to discontinue Actonel for a month or two to see if it was a possible cause of my cough.
Thank you for your book which I purchased and for the e-mails.
February 8, 2009
Hello Vivian, I’m a 37-year old male. I was diagnosed with high-grade Osteosarcoma in 2006. I underwent limb salvage surgery with endoprosthesis and allograft for my right humerus. I had 12 cycles of chemotherapy. Thankfully, I’m cured of cancer now but suffering with orthopedic issues with my right arm – internal prosthesis is loose and my doctors are wondering if I need a second prosthesis revisision (major surgery). At an employer-sponsored health fair, I accidently discovered a low-score via a heel scan which led me to get a whole body scan. I was told I have osteopenia. My sarcoma team doctors said it’s a side effect of the chemotherapy I underwent. My primary care physician prescribed Fosamax for me and with the first tablet, I had very very bad muscular pains so I couldn’t continue. I have since been wondering if my osteopenia (reduced bone density) has contributed to my prosthesis loosening (metal prosthesis bonded to my native bone and the donor bone using cement, etc). I have spoken about this theory with all my doctors but no one has confirmed it’s possible although they feel osteopenia might have contributed to the loosening at a faster pace. Considering this background, do you think I need to treat my osteopenia? My other problem is I don’t want to take any drugs that will push my new bone growth because of my osteosarcoma history. If I need to take drugs for treatment, it has to be to slow done my old bone loss. Please help. Thanks.
October 31, 2009
Have you ever heard of Juice plus its a base for “ALL” 17 fruits and Veggies in a capsule .We suppose to eat 9-13 but i don’t know anyone who can…. After Cimo your resistant is low so if you can build up your strength you would benefit the bones your DNA and your hole body . I have lots of good result
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November 23, 2008
Vivian, How would I know how much calcium I am leaking? How do I determine how much calcium I should be taking? I had a spinal fracture last February(2008) in the lumbar area and had operation called verterbroplasty. It was then that I was told I had osteoporosis and was told to take fosomax and when I told the doctor I didn’t want to take fosomax and why he said I would have other fractures if I didn’t take the fosomax. I need your advice regarding how much calcium I should be taking. I have read your book “Bone Health Revolution” and am trying to follow the directions given there.