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Can Bone Loss Be Reversed?

I am 65 yrs old and just had my first bone density scan, which showed some bone loss. My doctor wants to meet with me to discuss the results and will undoubtedly recommend Boniva or something similar. I m wary of prescription drugs, and before I meet with her, I would like to know if these types of meds have side effects that should concern me and whether there are effective alternatives to stop or reverse bone loss?
Tue, 3 Feb 2015
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Age related reduction in bone mass is common, specially in female after menopause. Which can reduced using medication like calcium supplementation, vitamin D3,and bisphoshonates. And even low dose estrogen is also help full..
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Can Bone Loss Be Reversed?

Age related reduction in bone mass is common, specially in female after menopause. Which can reduced using medication like calcium supplementation, vitamin D3,and bisphoshonates. And even low dose estrogen is also help full..