Comments on: The Truth About Your Osteopenia Treatment

By: dee jackals

dee jackals — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:27:07 +0000

error typyin sori.hi viv im a 20 yr old female & diagnosed with osteopenia today.im a radiographer workin with radiation everyday & ws wonderin if exposure to radiation cud b da reasn for the cause.hvnt seen the dr yet cz im afraid he’l prescribe all these tablets with side effects.wat shud i do?

By: dee jackals

dee jackals — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:23:12 +0000

hi vi

By: Linda Thomas

Linda Thomas — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:17:00 +0000

It has taken 15 years of pain before I was informed that I have bilateral osteopenia. I have severe pains walking and standing up from a chair. They are only trying to cure the pain not deal with the problem and the meds they have given me, I have had reactions. What is the best medication for osteopenia and the pain that goes with it. Please help.

By: Sharon Lowe

Sharon Lowe — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:33:42 +0000

I was diagnosed with osteopenia and asked to take 600 mg of calcium along with Vitamin D for it, however, I am on two other medications which cause constipation and I’ve found that when I stop taking the calcium, my constipation goes away and my bowel functions return to normal. The calcium I take has Vitamin D in it and I think I’m going to just take the Vitamin D because I don’t get enough sun due to my job schedule and not take the calcium supplement. What do you think?

By: Marolyn

Marolyn — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:31:46 +0000

Should you take Fosamax if you can’t make bone? Should the doctor test you first to see if you can make bone.

By: Susan Siegel

Susan Siegel — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 01:27:25 +0000

Hello. Last week i turned quickly to plug in my cell phone at a plug near my desk while I was at my computer. I immediately went from 0 to 60 in pain. This prompted me after a week, to call my doctor as I thought i just pulled a muscle. Well, I did a baseline bone density test and she had my rib cage x rayed which showed a rib fracture #8 rib. Also my T score is -2.5. She said due to this fragility fracture she wants me to take fosomax once a week, as I have the beginning s of osteoperosis. I am 52. What is your opinion?

By: Raj

Raj — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:05:58 +0000

Vivian,

I am 39 years old and recently diagnosed with Osteopenia. My doctor did not prescribe any medication as of such but wanted me to use Calcium Supplement of 1000 mg per day and Glucosamine of 1000 mg per day. I am using those supplements but lot of my friends and myself are questioning the fact whether Glucosamine will be any helpful to cure/reverse Osteopenia. It is more for arthritis to help joint mobility.

I eat healty and started exercising (walking, yoga, and some aerobic type exercise)quite a bit. Is there a way I can reverse my Osteopenia naturally or by using any supplements?

Thanks,
Raj

By: Gailena

Gailena — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:09:31 +0000

I’m in my 50′s and menopausal, I take Hydrocortisone for Addison’s Disease and T3 for hypothyroid. My endocrinologist did the blood sugar test and discovered I am barely at pre-diabetic status. She would like me to start Metformin. DEXA scan revealed I’m barely in the osteopenia scale, she has not YET prescribed something for me on that. When on drugs for Addison’s Disease they worry about diabetes and osteoporosis complications.

By: Valli

Valli — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:17:00 +0000

Hey,Vivian:

I really enjoy your website and recently received your ebook. In 2008, I was diagnosed with Osteopenia in the hip area and immediately my doctor prescribed Boniva. The next year(2009), I had my dexa scan, my doctor stated there was a little improvement and wanted me to remain on the drug. He switched me to Fosamax and after approximately six months on the Drug, I developed all kinds of side effects; constipation, difficulty in swallowing, digestive problems, chronic heart burn and some joint pain. So, he wanted me to go back taking the Boniva. I refused because all the bone meds are so harmful to the body. In reading your book, you suggested a diet consisting of alkaline 80% and 20% acidic. I have changed my diet and was using the Almond Milk. After a few weeks, I developed chronic Diarrhea and alot of veggies and fruits does the same thing. Also, there are things you listed in your book which I am unable to find such as Buckwheat. Your Program sounds great but unsure if i can follow it. I try to eat as much Alkaline foods as possible. Can you give me any other recommendatons in following your prescribed plan as outlined in your Program?

By: MARY HOBBS

MARY HOBBS — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 07:48:00 +0000

Hi Vivian, After compressed fractures in T6 & 7 early this year I had a bone density scan and the result was -1.9 for both hip and spine. These fractures coupled with a prior fracture (hit by car when cycling) 13 years ago my doctor prescribed Actonel. I was given fact sheets with a list of side effects and my doctor encouraged me to visit if or when I experienced any of these. Over the last six months I ingested this drug and during that time my body ached from head to toe. I am an avid cyclist and am used to experiencing muscle soreness but when the heart palipations started while I was riding I decided that was enough. My doctor did blood tests to ensure no other “disease” was the culprit and they all came back negative. It has been five weeks since I last took the medication and only now has the aches in joints started to subside. I’ve had to put up a strong arguement against taking this medication, but my wellness has improved dramatically since stopping. Thanks for the alternative. Mary